Dress For Your Position

You have been working for a firm for years now.  You have been hardworking employee and a sticker to the company’s policies and regulations.  You never been late and you work overtime even on holidays when the need arises. But how come you keep getting overlooked for promotion.  Your best friend says your shrinking violet image needs a drastic makeover.  Your friend could be right. 

These are some tips from the Boardroom could be of help on how to dress for your position.

• Dress for your position.  You should always project an image of professionalism if you are a manager, even on casual days.  You should still try to dress better than the best-dressed expensive; you can get plenty of budget-friendly pieces.
• Bad odor alert.  According to research body odor is describe as that pungent odor that occurs when bacteria, which naturally thrives on the body, mixes with sweat from glands in your armpits.  Normally, your deodorant kills more of the bacterial before it combines with your sweat. However, if these supersensitive sweat glands become overactive due to increased stress, your brand may falter.  That can lead to bad odor (BO)  To see if another brands active ingredients works better for you, try switching antiperspirants.
• Keep your nails trimmed and clean.  File your nails in an oval or square shape.  Trim off any hangnails.  If you wear nail polish, stick to clear or soft shades.
• Closed-toed shoes still evoke the more professional image.  Don’t buy shoes that feel too tight and expect them to stretch to fit.  Your heel should fit comfortable in the shoe with a minimum amount of slipping.  The shoe should not ride up and down on your heel when you walked.  Heels should be one to two inches high.  Unless it is the norm, sneakers are inappropriate for office even on casual days.
• Hair grooming.  Your  hairstyle should draw attention to your face, not to cover or overpower it.  Hair is a badge of identity.  Your hair needs attention and care.  Flyaway hair makes you look haggard and unprofessional.  To keep hair in place even in the most stressful situations, invest in a good hairbrush and blow dryer.  If your hair falls past your shoulders, braid it or pin it back with a clip.  You may want to stick to shorter hairstyles if your hair is unruly.  Although we have individual hair preferences, there are certain rules of thumb-based on the shape and features of your face, the age, the texture and your lifestyle.  Consult with your hair stylist about the best style for your face shape.
• A suit with a skirt is a power suit.  Law and accounting firms are conservative you should stick to dark colors.  Black, navy and dark neutrals always work so consider the field you are in.
• Keep accessories minimal.  The pieces should match your face size and shape but should not overpower you.  Before you go to work check yourself in the mirror.  If the first thing, you notice is the glitter and not the face, you might want to wear another set of jewelry or remove some pieces.
• Makeup should be blended.  To even up your skin tone, use foundation. Pick a shade as close to your skin tone as possible and apply lightly.  According to skin experts, foundation is supposed to look like your skin. Your foundation is too heavy if you see streaks across the face.  Your foundation is the wrong shade if your face is a different color from your neck.  Pick a lipstick in a soft shade that matches tour skin’s undertone.
• Keep your breath fresh. Always have a breath mints in your bag for after lunch or coffee.  If you smoke, brush your teeth after.  Having bad breath is a sure way to turn people off.  

Planning what you wear is the only first step, but it goes a long way towards building a good corporate image.  You feel good about yourself when you like how you look.  When you exude confidence, people’s trust in you will follow.


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