Mistakes You Should Avoid!

DRESS CODE NO NO'S

Too Much Leg

When summer is right around the corner, make sure not to get carried away and show up at the office in shorts or even worse, skimpy hot pants. Other summer wardrobe no no’s to watch for are tank tops, tube tops, sheer dresses, and miniskirts. 

Keep the Sloppy Look at Home
It’s bad for the business when employees look this sloppy, baseball caps, baggy-fit jeans and halfway untucked shirts. It’s time to stop the "I just rolled out of bed" look at work and keep it for elsewhere. 

Short Midriff Tops

Some female employees may be drawn to wear midriff-baring tops in the summer at work. That's fine for evenings and weekends, but bare bellies at work are a definite no-no. 

Tattoos & Body Jewelry

Even if you love your tattoo and your body jewelry, they are usually seen as distracting and unprofessional. You should worry about the message it’s going to send at your work when you flaunt your body art and if it will impact the way people look at you.

5 Easy Steps To Buy An Office Wardrobe On Budget

Here are 5 easy steps to buy an office wardrobe on budget!

1) Get larger pieces (pants, skirts, and jackets) in neutral colors that mix and match. Neutral colors work best and mix with each other. Shoes should be comfortable. Better stores for shoes would be the discount shoe stores or outlet malls. Also, online retailers or auction sites can be a good location.

2) Get accent pieces in coordinating colors. If you stick with neutrals for the big stuff, you'll have a wide range of combination colors to choose from for shirts and ties. Avoid neutral colors, except white shirts. They look great on almost everyone. Go with solid colors.

3) Look hard in your closet for anything you might turn into office wear. Maybe you have a nice white button-front hidden in your closet, or a pair of shoes that would look brand new with a coat of polish.

4) Make a list of what you need before you go shopping. You probably have a limited amount of time to shop as well as a limited budget, so start with the lowest-price stores first like thrift stores and discount retailers, but focus only on what you're likely to find at that kind of store. Stick to your shopping list!

5) Know that you are done shopping! While you may have spent what seems like a lot of money, you will have picked up a wardrobe that will last, and that you can expand on easily by buying additional pieces when you have a little extra cash.

Starting A New Career

It is already stressful starting a new career,  now you have to start revamp your closet for more business attire. Here is a list of unisex stores you can shop at for less!

Clothing:          

• HM
• Melanie Lynn
• French Connection
• Banana Republic
• The Gap

 Shoes & Purses:

• Aldo Shoes
• Locale
•  Steve Madden
• Spring Shoes

Accessories:

• Aldo Accessories
• Guess
• Forever 21 

 

Not Every Fashion Trend Is For Every Body!

“Not every trend is for every body! So make your own style… Be unique! And know what’s best for your body type and personality!”

Leah Rous - Make-Up Artist, Stylist & Blogger

Tattoos In The Workplace

I found a great blog called What To Wear To Work. It is a great blog that talks about the do`s and don`ts of dress code in the workplace. They have good informative articles such as Peek-a-Boo … I See Too Much of You: Sheer, See-through Clothes and the HR Dress Code,  Thongs and HR Dress Code Policies, I see London, I see France, I see Bob’s Underpants! and Tattoos in the Workplace: The HR Dress Code.

Today tattoos have become such a huge trend but still remains a taboo in many workplaces as employees struggle to express their personality while obeying to workplace tattoos policies.

Nearly two out of ten Canadians have a tattoo or have had body piercing done 18% of Canadians have a tattoo or have had some part of their body pierced.

That means there’s a lot of tattoo working ladies and men are sporting their tattoos at the workplace.

Reactions to tattoos in professional situations seem to be relying on the company and the employer. Even though tattoos are becoming more acceptable in the workplace, there are still some customer service company that are worried that employee with tattoos can affect their business. These types of businesses should have a policy on tattoos and body piercing where they clearly explain the company rules. Employers with dress code or other policies should review often and make sure all managers are regularly applying the policies.

Are you considering a tattoo?

Work It Girl: 9 to 5 Style

I have recently found a great blog from Lauren Conrad where she gives great tips for work attire. The information is great because it helps you look fabulous and still be fashionable in the workplace for women.

Even though all work environments have different rules as to what is and isn’t okay to wear, the following commandments cover most of the general dos and don'ts of dressing for work:

• Never let your outfit outshine your work.
• Never wear clothing with obnoxious logos.
• Avoid all sexy and revealing clothing.
• Not wear any ripped, torn, or sloppy clothing.
• Find inspiration from your female boss.
• Always dress to impress—even on “casual Fridays.”
• Do not wear underwear as outerwear.
• Always use your best judgment.

Here is the link for more information on work it: 9 to 5 style http://www.laurenconrad.com/post/work-it-9-to-5-style

Preparing Yourself For A Job Interview

Lets say you have received a call for a job interview and now you don't know what to wear, you are in a panic mode and don't know where to even begin with. Well here are tips to find out what you should do to know what to wear for a job interview.

For more information on job interview preparations, you can visit  http://www.youtube.com/user/expertvillage/search?query=job+interview+preparation 

The "What To Wear To Work" Question

Dressing for a job, an interview, an internship, a business event and more can be a cause of nervousness for anyone at some point in their career. Each company and event is different, so it can be worrying not knowing what the proper dress code is and what you can and can’t wear. You want to make the best impression, of course, and your clothes say a lot about you & who you are!

There’s also the question of what season it is, what city you’re working in, whether you walk to work or not, and whether you’ll be sitting or standing most of the time, among other concerns! That’s a lot to think about, so it’s no wonder so many people feel irritated with this kind of situation!

Let’s make your life easy! You can always ask your employer about the work dress code or on your first day make sure to wear a basic office outfit that you will feel comfortable in and make sure you look at the other employees attire to get an idea if they are professional dress or business casual and from that it should be easy for you to know what is suitable to wear to work!

Dressing For Success

- Does it really make a difference how you dress for an interview? In many cases, it does.


In the conservative business environment, looks do matter. In other environments it might not be as important. However, it does make sense to dress your best for the interview, regardless of the dress code at the company. If you're in doubt about how to dress for an interview, it is best to dress with thoughts of professionalism. It is much better to be overdressed than under dressed (or undressed). If you're not sure, check with the person who scheduled the interview and ask.

How Do You Know What To WEAR To WORK?

Business casual and dress down Fridays are probably two of the most unclear description dress code to wear at work for men and women. What business casual dress code is for you may not be the same for your boss. Dressing down may mean it is okay to wear skinny black jeans but to your supervisor slacks are as far as the company can allow. 

So what do you wear for work? Tie or no tie? Long-sleeved shirt? Close-toe shoes with heels? Pantsuits for women? Denim jeans on Fridays? This blog will help you determine how to know what is right to wear to work.