viernes, 1 de abril de 2011

Top 5 Fashion Tips For Work

Whether you're an assistant just starting out, a low-level executive working toward a promotion, or busy manager operating under pressure, your appearance at work should not be neglected. Your fashion at work sends a message about the type of businessperson you are, and it can also help you score points with co-workers and higher ups. Here are the top five tips that high-powered executives give for what to wear to work.
1. Every day is fashion day: It takes time and effort to put together your look every day, but it's definitely worth it. If you get lazy for one day and neglect your outfit, that just might be the day that your boss chooses to evaluate you for a potential promotion. So, make a habit of dressing well every day. When you're first starting out at the job, look around at how everyone else dresses, and go one step better than them. Don't dress so differently that you stick out like a sore thumb, but do stand out.
2. Don't be too casual: Yes, there are plenty of jobs that allow a so-called "casual" dress code, but this doesn't mean that you can go in to work in your sweat pants and flip-flops. In fact, you probably don't even want to go in your everyday casual clothes. Dressing up just a little bit will send the message that you're a professional while also preparing you mentally to get the job done. And if you work somewhere that has casual Fridays, the same rules apply. Use it as an opportunity to dress down a little bit, but you should still dress for work.
3. Don't overdo the make-up and hair: The goal is to look good while also appearing professional and ready to work. This doesn't mean that you have to look as perfectly primped as you would for a date or dressy outing. When it comes to make-up, keep it light and clean. A little bit of sheer foundation, mascara, a neutral liner, and a natural-colored lipstick are the maximum amount you need. And with your hair, try to style it so that it will look good while being out of the way and not requiring fuss.
4. Not too revealing: At work, dressing sexy or suggestively is always a bad idea. Keep the necklines high, the hemlines low, and don't wear anything that's too tight or too revealing. You want to fit in, and while you may want to draw the attention of certain people around the office, you should try to do so with your work, personality, and intelligence, rather than with your physical assets.
5. Have something that makes you stand out: Without going over-the-top, find one feature that you can make your signature. The higher-ups in your company may have a lot of faces and names to keep track of, so if you can give them one thing to associate with you-a haircut, a color, or a frequent accessory-they'll be much more likely to remember you, which can have big effects on your career.
Caterina Christakos is a published author and reviewer. Read her latest reviews of womens seven jeans and other seven jeans styles.

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