Growing up in New York City has its benefits, especially when it came to Fashion. Men and women were both on a whole other level when it came to style. But, when it came to dressing in business professional or business casual clothing women were not to be played with.
Dressing for success is essential when it comes to getting a job and moving up the corporate ladder. People are often overlooked for positions due to their attire. It sucks but, how you show up in the world is how people will judge you. If you don’t look like you care then that is exactly how people will treat you. Here are a few tips on how to dress for success at any age.
Wear Profesioanl and Concervative Clothing
Women have to be conscious of the length of skirts, the fit of pants, and the heel height they wear. You don’t want people to have something to say about what you wear because you are there to do a job and not become office the gossip. Here is a list of tips women can follow when at a corporate job as well as appropriate attire.
TIPS
- Skirts and Dress should be knee length or longer
- Avoid blouses or sweaters that are transparent
- Stay away from tight fitting clothing
- Be consious of low necklines
- Enusre tops are not revealing waistlines
- Avoid extremly high heels
- Skip clothes with logos
- Do wear expensive jewlery
- No outragous nails
- Wear natural makeup
WOMEN ATTIRE
- Cashmere Sweates
- White Button up
- Blazers
- Turtlenecks
- Blouses
- Polo Shirts (Dress Down)
- Wool Coat
- Trench Coat
- Wool Ponchos
- Long Cardigan
- Wrap Coats
- Double Breasted
- Knee Length skirts
- Trousers
- Sheath Dress
- Suits
- Medium Heels
- Flats
WEAR NATURAL MAKEUP
Makeup is a girl’s best friend! but, when it comes to working in the corporate world, you have to tone it down. No bright and loud colors on your lips or eyes and defiantly no super long lashes. Keep it natural and you’re good to go.
JEWELRY
Don’t wear your expensive jewelry to work. You risk losing it or just looking like a show-off. Remember, you’re at work to do a job. Keep it simple! Here are a few suggestions that won’t draw attention.
- Huggie Earrings
- Small Studs ( hey can be diamond)
- Small hoops
- Basic Rings ( Possibly a Statment Ring depening on your title)
- Gold or Silver Watch
- Dainty necklace
SHOES
We love heels ladies but, keep them at a max of 4 inches, do not go higher than that. You can wear flats that are stylish but not too much design. Again it depends on your job’s dress code, so always take a look at your companies handbook or how others dress.
Happy dress for success day!
