Choosing the right formal wear
In our image conscious society, more and more people are consulting image consultants on how to maximize their appearance, so they derive the most from their image in a work environment.
It is a fact that people subconsciously form an opinion about whom they first meet within 30 seconds. How you project yourself is therefore extremely important.
The image you project could be the difference between getting the job or promotion you want, or closing important business deals, or not!
Many people are realizing this and turning to image consultants to help them.
Dressing formally why it’s so important
Today, we are seeing increasingly casual work environments, but there are still many occasions where formal attire is required, such as a job interview, or a workplace where a formal look is expected.
Of course, the way you project yourself in an interview or in your workplace can have a huge impact your career prospects, and it is important to project the right look.
Dressing formally to project your individual image and style
Getting dressed for the office doesn't mean you have to leave a personalized style behind.
Your goal in getting dressed for work is to project a professional, competent appearance. The styles, colours, lengths and fit of your fashion choices will speak volumes about your ability to do your job.
If you are concerned about your career, you'll be more concerned with looking professional than looking cute or trendy, and image consultants are trained to help you get the right look.
Simple tips for the right formal look
Below we have outlined some basic tips on how you can maximize your appearance.
1. Fit is everything when you are talking about tailored work clothes. Trousers should be fitted, but free of visible panty lines. Skirts, especially straight styles like pencil skirts, should be loose enough to sit down in comfortably. Jackets should be able to be buttoned. And blouses shouldn't gap between buttonholes.
2. Traditional career colors include red (aggressive), navy (trustworthy), gray (conservative) and black (chic). Most of these colors work well in trousers, skirts and shoes and you mix black with softer feminine colors that are appropriate like ice blue, lilac, soft pink and ivory. Loud colors like hot pink and wild prints are much riskier in the office, but some creative types can still pull them off.
3. Jewelry that jangles (chandelier earrings, stacks of bangles) is distracting. Opt for stud earrings or single bracelets.
4. Slouchy handbags look sloppy. Choose structured styles that project an organized image.
5. Most of what constitutes a polished image is in the details: manicured nails, run-free hose, clean and scuff free shoes, neat hair. Make sure that everything creates the right impression.
Looks to avoid in the office at all costs are:
6. Don’t try and be too sexy! Avoid at all costs the following: See-through lace, miniskirts, over the top high stilettos, in your face designer labels and to much jewellery.
7. If it’s a formal working environment you should obviously avoid: Casual: jeans, shorts, T-shirts, hats, trainers etc
8. Make sure your clothes fit and avoid looking sloppy: wrinkled clothing, too many layers, baggy-fit clothing.
Image consultants and how they can help you
A good image consultant can not only advise you on what to wear and what not to wear from your own wardrobe, but they can also provide a personal shopper to help you choose new clothes that will really maximize your potential. Most image consultants also provide tips on make up and beauty, so you can look and feel more confident
Free style and image guides!
For further advice on how you can maximize your appearance and to get free image and style guides visit:
www.premierimageconsultants.co.uk
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