Posts Tagged ‘career clothing’
Business Casual for Women
Business casual attire for women continues to pose a challenge for many women that are serious about climbing the corporate ladder. “Casual” implies laid back or not serious. However an office environment means business. it is important to choose your business casual clothes carefully.
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Can I wear a cami with a wrap dress?
Can I wear a cami with a wrap dress? It is a work dinner. I have a lace trimmed cami to wear under a wrap dress to cover cleavage. The dress is a cobalt blue wrap dress and the cami is slightly darker periwinkle blue. I tried black but it looked much more obvious. A…
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What can I wear for a daytime speaker event?
What can I wear for a daytime speaker event? I’m 66 years old woman, 5 ft, 5 in, weight with a few extra lbs..size 12. I don’t want to over dress but would like a finished look. Attendees will be a mixed group (ages, sexes, lifestyles, etc) Congratulations for being asked to present at a…
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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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What to Wear to a Job Interview
In most traditional white-collar industries, like finance or accounting, professional business dress is appropriate for a job interview. A conservative suit, meaning a solid color (navy, gray, black or brown) or a tiny pinstripe, is best.
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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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Do you wear shirts that have slits on each side at the hem tucked inside or outside? We have new shirts at work.
Shirts for work or shirts that are part of a work uniform might need to be worn in a specific way. However, shirts with slits on each side of the hem can be worn tucked inside or worn outside a waistband. Shirts that are wide at the hem might be too bulky to tuck into…
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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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Are wrap dresses appropriate for the office?
Wrap dresses are very flattering and V necklines look great on everyone. Wrap dresses are appropriate in office settings if the cleavage is not too revealing. Wearing a tank top or camisole underneath a wrap dress will give you a more professional look. Tip: wear with heels. Read More: Dressing for Evening Business Events Evening…
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