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Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. —Mark Twain We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn’t matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on their performance. Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning reflects how ...

h4. What should you wear when you work from home? It's a question I'm asked frequently in my image consultanting business, and one that bears thoughtful consideration. For just as your appearance matters when you report to work in the "outside" world, so, too, does it matter when your commute is just down the hall. Now before you snicker at this ...

We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn't matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that's not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning *reflects how you feel about your job* – that you take your position seriously, ...

Whether you're going to the bank for a loan or to the local auto shop for an oil change, you should look the part. While it's nice to think appearances don't matter, they usually do. I'm not talking about dressing up or staying in fashion (although I highly suggest it), and this is not a diatribe on how casual Fridays and ...

We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn’t matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on their performance. Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works. How you choose to dress each morning reflects how you feel about your job – that you take your position seriously, that you are ...

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Any article about what to wear to an interview might well begin with a qualifying statement covering the extremes in various states (New York and California, for example) and industries (technology, manufacturing), which are possible exceptions to the normal rules of fashion. But it might surprise you to learn that those extremes have, over the last couple of years, begun to ...

Old urges die hard. Even grown-ups crave a back-to-school fashion fix. Here's how to get one for less. GiltFuse.com: High school and college fashionistas have a brand-new "flash-sale" resource for contemporary brands at up to 70 percent off retail: giltfuse.com. Single brands like BCBG and Modern Amusement will be sold for just 36 hours at a time—hence the term "flash sale"—with ...

You're taught to plan for success, but how well do you plan for failure? Bill is now a highly successful sales trainer whose clients fly him around the US to coach their reps. But he wasn't always so competent. Here's his story about dressing for an interview: As a rookie rep, I was extremely proud to land an appointment with an ...

What do I wear to the interview? It's a question millions of people agonize over on some level while looking for a job. The bad news is that there are few cut-and-dried answers. As the saying goes, there's no accounting for taste, and each interviewer has his unique sense of what's appropriate interview attire. The good news? Deciding what to wear ...

Business travel. It's a great way to build your career but can be a real challenge when it comes to packing. If you're going someplace you've never gone before for business travel, the first question that pops in your head is, "What in the world am I going to wear?" This is a very real concern. Not only do you want ...

Business casual: What does it really mean? On a bright spring day several years ago, when the sky was bright blue, the tulips were in full bloom, and I was considering playing hooky as I walked into work, one of my accounting clerks sped by me in a flesh. Or was that flash? I still don't know. All I remember is ...

Originally published on FashionForRealWomen.com What do your business accessories say about you? For most women (or men), they don't say much. Accessories are often an afterthought, thrown together without a plan. So when you do meet someone who's got her act together, it often leaves an impression ... a very favorable one at that. Most image experts agree that you should ...

Have you ever had this happen to you? You're looking good with your appearance. You've got the hair, the makeup, the outfit - everything's pulled together. As the day progresses, you find that you've become a people magnet. Complete strangers come up to you and start talking like you're old friends. Men go out of their way to hold the door ...

What, exactly, is "appropriate" business attire? That's sort of like asking, "How long is a piece of string?" It's not a "one size fits all" proposition. It depends on several things, including your line of work, your corporate culture, and your audience. If you have strong skills and you get the business attire right, the "sky's the limit" in your field. ...

Professional attire: just how important is it to your career? While you ponder that question, let me tell you a story: Several years ago, a woman I know who frequently publishes in her field wrote an article that was particularly well received by her peers. As a result, she received several speaking invitations. Since each of the offers included an honorarium, ...

To land a job these days, prospective job seekers need more than an impressive resume. Their dress and image need to mirror their credentials. Dick Lerner, a certified wardrobe consultant and certified custom clothier, points out, "An investment in an appropriate wardrobe is an investment in career success." In his book, "Dress Like the Big Fish: How To Achieve the Image ...

Being appropriately dressed is essential in making good impressions in the business and corporate worlds. A polished image is important in business survival and can be an important factor in career advancement. Periodically, it is a good idea to take a look at your business attire and the image you are presenting. Is it the image you want to project? 1. ...