Career Clothing
What can I wear for a TV interview?
What can I wear for a TV interview? I am being interviewed on TV and will be seated at a table. For a TV interview at a table or any type of panel discussion focus on what you are wearing on your top, or what the audience sees. A tailored bold color top, such as…
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How can I look stylish at work?
How can I look stylish at work? I work for a tech company where jeans are the uniform. Looking stylish at work at a tech company you might say is somewhat of an oximoron. Think about wearing interesting jackets and coats in different styles, colors, fabrics and textures. Also colorful tops, trendy handbags and art…
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Can you wear open toe shoes to a job interview?
Open toe shoes use to be a no, no for a job interview or work however fashion rules are practically non-existent these days. Open toe shoes and strappy sandals are worn these days during hot weather, when going for a job interview. Closed toe shoes may be a preferred option if you are going for…
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Is it out of style to wear a black pinstripe pant suit?
Is it out of style to wear a black pinstripe pant suit? The pants have a cuff .. trying to get ready for an interview. A black pinstripe pant suit should be very professional looking and “in style” for a corporate job interview. Be sure it fits you perfectly and flatters your figure type. If…
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Can I wear a strapless dress to a business function?
A strapless dress is not appropriate for business functions. Business means business! Dressing for any business event calls for a more covered up look. You are always being evaluated by the “boss” and your office peers. It is better to impress with your expertise than your fashion and style knowledge. One exception might be if…
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Can I wear sheer, black tights with a short black, shimmery dress & peep toe black velvet shoes with diamantes?
Can I wear sheer, black tights with a short black, shimmery dress & peep toe black velvet shoes with diamantes? This is for the company ball this weekend. I have dark skin & it’s winter & I don’t think I can go bare legged? Sheer black opaque stockings or sheer black tights would look very…
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Are ankle shoes office appropriate?
Ankle shoes are office appropriate in some work environments. They definitely look fine in the fashion world and creative type offices /companies. If they are worn with pants or classic clothing (in good taste) they can work in some more formal offices. In good taste means clothing that is not too short, too tight, too low-cut…
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Are shorts in the office appropriate?
In a corporate work environment shorts are not appropriate. However if you work in advertising, public relations, media or the tech industry they can be appropriate. The right jacket with tailored shorts in the right length (longer) or a shorts suit in a print or solid color (matching shorts and jacket) are very chic in…
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What style shoes can I wear to a business casual job promotion interview?
What style shoes can I wear to a business casual job promotion interview? The attire is business casual. I plan on wearing white linen capri’s, a black with turquoise embroidered Indian style tunic that is about upper thigh length, a few Indian bangles & silver earrings. Absolutely no idea about shoes, I can’t walk in…
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Can you wear the big sleeve trend to work?
The big sleeve trend or statement sleeves continues to be a fashion that has some staying power. For the office a blouse with big sleeves can offer coverage to arms and to add drama and interest to the top half of an outfit. A jacket with big sleeves such as one with leg o’ mutton…
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