Posts Tagged ‘business attire’
What can I wear to give an address at a business conference in NYC? It is for a group of attorneys.
A business conference in NYC for a group of attorneys calls for something professional looking. There is a lot more freedom when it comes to what is professional looking today. Something colorful projects confidence and energy. A solid color dress with good-looking jewelry and / or a colorful scarf around the neck is chic. A…
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Are high low hemlines appropriate office attire?
High low hemlines are considered trendy and are not appropriate in a corporate office environment. If you are in a fashion and / or a style career you might be able to get away with a high low hemline if it looks great on you and is tasteful (not too extreme). It would look silly…
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How to Dress For a Job Interview
If you have a job interview with a conservative company like a law firm, bank, etc. dark colors like navy, black and gray convey competence. The proper business attire is a simple dress and jacket or suit in one of these dark colors for this type of interview.
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Should you wear pantyhose or stockings for a job interview?
Wearing pantyhose stockings, or tights for a job interview depends on the job you are seeking, the company’s image and what you are wearing for the interview. For a corporate or high level executive job you should wear pantyhose, stockings or tights. They give you a more polished look. You should also wear them for…
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Time to Dress for A Job Interview
Time to dress for the job interview. You have managed to get through several phone interviews and you are meeting a prospective employer in person. How you look and what you wear are soooo important. The first impression you make has to be good if you want to get that job. Obviously they are interested in you since you have managed to secure an in person interview.
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Color and Business Attire
Color implies energy and a youthful attitude. Top executives in any company set the fashion trends for the office workers. Women who have reached high levels in their fields are more confident and not afraid to wear more color even in many conservative companies. Before you decide on how much color you can wear to the office consider the top executives and how they dress. The type of work environment in your organization is another important factor.
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Are floral prints appropriate in the office?
Floral prints can be soooo uplifting but they can look very dowdy on some figures. If your office dress code is casual you can probably get away with a floral print in a tailored style shirt blouse with a solid color pencil skirt or ankle pants. A floral pencil style skirt with a solid color…
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Can I wear a creme color, strapless dress with a black waistband to a black tie affair? The dress comes slightly below the knees. I am 5 ft & 140 lbs & I am being honored at this event.
A creme color, strapless dress with a black waistband, slightly below the knees would be appropriate for a black tie affair for some figure types. A black belt on a creme color dress will make you look shorter. Since you are 5 feet tall and 140 pounds, a dark color cocktail dress or pants would…
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Can I wear a black dress, black tights & beige peep toe style shoes for work?
A black dress, black tights and beige peep toe style shoes would probably work if you are in the fashion business or in a a creative field. A black dress, black tights and black shoes with a colorful scarf and good-looking earrings would look professional and stylish in a corporate venue. It is best to…
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Do I button my jacket or leave it open for a job interview?
A jacket is very important for a job interview if you want to convey a professional appearance. An open jacket looks a little more casual than a buttoned up jacket. If you want to look more formal or professional wear your jacket buttoned up. Read More: Time to Dress for A Job Interview Time to…
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