When dressing for work, you shouldn’t settle for “good enough” unless you want to look like your “average Joe or Jane” in your usual business suit or dress. Sometimes “good enough” is actually mediocre and you only realize it as soon as you walk into the office, by which time it’s all too late. Wearing the right business attire is a step up in your career.
Dress to impress. If you dream of being one of the “bosses” of your company, dress like them. Remember that the dress you wear says a lot about your personality and individuality. Don’t be a mother’s apprentice. Climb the ladder to success. It doesn’t have to cost you much. Just dress smart and know how to enhance your wardrobe with a couple of fine pieces.
To begin with, you have to know what color goes with your personality. You may want to try wearing red to look aggressive, but if you can’t project that image, it may seem like it’s too early for Valentine’s Day. Your body shape and balance points must also be taken into account. If you seem a bit lost about body shape and balance points, you can enlist the help of a professional image consultant. Take note of the things they have to say. After which, fashion sense can be easily picked up and learned along the way.
Striving for “picture perfect” takes more time than you think. Don’t do it all at once. Do it at your own pace and try to add something new every day. It’s the smallest things that really produce the biggest effect.
Here is a list of essential clothing items that cannot be missing from your closet.
For the professional men, here is a list of 10 wardrobe essentials:
1. White shirt with French cuffs and cufflinks
2. White T-shirt with a slight V-neckline
3. Black lace-up oxfords
4. Versatile sports jacket
5. Elegant suit
6. Fine dress socks
7. Classy Silk Tie in Understated Pattern
8. Charcoal Sweater
9. Quality Leather Belt
10. Casual Button Down Shirt
And for the professional women, here is the list of her 10 wardrobe essentials:
1. Black dress to your best knee length. The length of the dress largely depends on your proportions.
2. Pashmina wrap
3. Elegant white shirt
4. White V-neck or knitted shirt
5. Trench coat three quarters
6. Soft knit skirt that flatters your best calf length
7. Strappy Evening Shoes
8. Three-piece suit consisting of a skirt, pants and a jacket in a dark neutral color
9. Earrings that go with everything. It can be gold or silver depending on your skin tone. The design must complement your face and must be correctly scaled. Colors may vary depending on your mood. Most women choose earrings that match the color of their eyes.
10. Leather bag in a neutral color that meets your color direction. Chocolate, camel or burgundy are the best options.
Before you leave the store and buy the listed items, first go through your wardrobe. Cross off the things you already have and buy the ones that are left on the list. It is always imperative that you build yourself in the proper way to look like the perfect executive. Make the commitment and you will soon find yourself climbing the corporate ladder with grace and elegance.