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What Women Should Wear to Work
Sep 5th
Women are notorious for not being able to decide what to wear. Even when we have a closet full of clothes, we will still stand in front of it and say ‘I don’t have anything to wear.” The decision of what to wear becomes even more of a challenge when it’s time to choose the appropriate clothing for work. The confusion becomes all the more complicated if there are not specific dress codes to follow, or if the dress code is too strict. However, there are ways to make sure that you can dress appropriately for any office without giving off the wrong impression and still be professional and presentable.
Avoiding Common Mistakes
One of the most common mistakes women tend to make in choosing appropriate work attire is in not taking into consideration the model of the company they are working for. Companies have an ideal image that they like to project and have respected by their employees. How their employees dress for work has a major impact on that model or ideal. When shopping and deciding what types of outfits to purchase and wear for work, research the company well to find out what they favor most. Perhaps they like everyone to be uniform in colors, or always wear pant suits instead of dresses and skirts. Or, perhaps they don’t have much of a code at all, which gives you a lot more options. Whatever the case, knowing the details before hand will help you to decide on the right outfits to choose.
Another mistake in choosing a wardrobe happens when the work place has a very casual atmosphere. Casual does not usually mean jeans and tank tops. Although some companies allow jeans on special days, or once a week, the jeans you wear should not be faded, and should be cleaned and even ironed. A nice blouse will still present a casual appearance but will also spruce your outfit up enough to be appropriate for the office and any customers and vendors you may come into contact with. Casual wear does not mean that you should wear the same clothes you would choose to hang out in during the weekend and your days off of work.
Always get clothes that fit correctly. When clothes are too tight, not only are they not appropriate for the work place, but they also restrict movement and can make your day uncomfortable. On the other hand, clothes that are baggy and too loose will swallow up your figure and can make you appear drab and unprofessional. Avoid shirts and dresses that show off too much cleavage; you want to be professional and be recognized for your intellectual assets, not your physical ones.
It’s nice to have designer clothes and trendy styles, but be careful with these types of outfits in the work place (unless you work for a fashion company or another related business whose objective is to display the newest trends on the market). Overdressing in the trendiest outfits with bold colors and flashy jewelry will only distract from your abilities. Keep your outfits up to date, but with neutral colors and modest cuts. Add a splash of yellows and oranges with scarves and purses to brighten up outfits.
Chic Summer Casual Wear
Jul 8th
Take a really good look down the street next time you’re running errands on a hot summer day. How many women do you see wearing too short shorts, tank tops with their bras showing or other fashion atrocities?
Probably too many. Maybe you’re even guilty of these types of fashion crime.
“It’s amazing how many women think that summer is the time to let as much skin as possible show,” says Sacha Ritmis, a personal shopper and style consultant for the average woman. “That and unflattering peeks of underwear are all too common to see once the weather warms up.”
If you’re one of the many women who make this mistake, don’t despair. You obviously noticed that your casual summer wardrobe needs a little work, or you wouldn’t be on this page. And we’re here to offer you some practical advice that will help get you looking stylish and polished in no time.
“It doesn’t take a lot of money and just a little bit of effort to look fashionable and classy all summer long,” says Sacha.
Fast Tips
Here are some easy, fast tips that will you look chic in your summer wardrobe.
• Update those whites. White is s summer color staple and can look worn and dingy very quickly. You really should replace them every year, or at least every two years, to make sure you’re always have bright, crisp-looking whites. This goes for white jeans, white tanks, white tees, and white camis.
• Don’t be afraid of bright colors. While white is a summer staple, don’t be afraid to add a splash or two of extremely vibrant colors. A scarf in a rich poppy red carefully threaded through the belt loop of a pair of wrinkle-resistant white cotton shorts is one way to spice of a summer outfit.
• Go for easy-knits in 100 percent cotton. They let your skin breathe and hold their shape well, even in high humidity. They also resist wrinkling, and when they do wrinkle, they get their shape back fairly quickly.
• Make sure you have the appropriate footwear. Flip-flops are great for around the house and on the beach, says Sacha. “But to look really great, almost every woman should have a great pair of wedges that can easily be dressed up or dressed down.” Sacha cautions that women with heavier lower legs need to be careful about the type of wedge they choose otherwise they can make their legs look unnecessarily wider.
• Invest in a shift dress. “And not a polyester one,” says Sacha. Stick to the natural fabrics to feel cool and comfortable. Natural fabrics tend to be better quality as well and will last longer. "Shift dresses are great because they can be dressed up or down," says Sacha, "and they're not restrictive so they're very cool and comfortable to wear."
• Select shorts carefully. Perhaps you’ve heard some fashion consultants say that women shouldn’t wear shorts anywhere except at the beach. While this is often true, it also depends on the type of shorts. A pair of crisp white city shorts paired with a fabulous pair of wedges and a button-up shirt with a splash of color and a few light chains is one way to look instantly marvelous.
• Don’t be afraid of slacks. Sacha says, “As women get older, their legs may not look as great as they once did. Cotton or linen slacks are equally as cool, and sometimes cooler, and look a whole lot classier and polished.” She adds, “And these ‘leg problems’ aren’t something women only in their 60s experience. A woman can experience leg problems as early as their late 20s.”
Instant Summer Wardrobe Wreckers
There are some things no fashionable women should wear. These include excessively thick-soled shoes, oversized clothes (They can instantly add weight.), tight clothing (They don’t allow for air circulation and can make you feel warmer.) and bare midriffs.
Women’s Casual Dress 101
Jun 25th
Once the work day winds down, women are ready to kick off those heels, take off those suits, and get down to the basics of good old casual wear. Casual wear is comfort clothes but comfort does not have to jeopardize style and flair. Casual wear has become more popular in recent years as some employers have allowed casual dress one day a week and such. Casual wear can extend in and outside of the workplace - women can look fantastic while still maintaining fashion.
In the workplace, casual dress can be fun and informal and still be semi-professional. Workplace casual wear includes loose fitting summer dresses, short sleeved collared shirts, linen pants, and sometimes jeans - depending upon the employer. Usually, if jeans are allowed in the workplace, they are neat and clean and usually something other than traditional blue jeans. These outfits should not be tight fitting and should not show too much cleavage.
Casual street dress for women offers a lot of opportunity and can range from jeans with sneakers or even casual flats. Small pumps or sandals with slight heels compliment both jeans and skirts. Shirts include both long and short sleeved options that are fitted or loose, and even tank tops depending upon the occasion.
Casual wear can also be worn at parties and is often a nice option to wearing a cocktail dress or club wear. Skinny jeans with low heels and a nice fitted shirt can be perfectly acceptable. A nice, flowing skirt with flat sandals or light pumps will add a little festivity to the casual wear. The point is women can be stylish and still maintain comfort.
Casual dress can vary from season to season and include jeans and boots in the winter and fall but change to sandals and sundresses in the warmer months.
There is a method to creating the ideal wardrobe that looks chic and is never boring. You want to start with basic styles and colors that can be mixed and matched, such as black, red, khaki, and denim. Get a few pairs of coordinating shoes, such as sandals, sneakers, and casual boots. Get plenty of accessories to go with the outfits, such as purses, wallets, jewelry, hats, scarves, etc.
Never confuse casual wear for loungewear; this means no baggy T-shirts and leggings. Casual wear is comfortable - yet fashionable. Loungewear is something you’d wear around the house to clean, watch a movie with a bowl of popcorn, or even when you’re not feeling well. Make sure that your wardrobe consists of at least one velour track suit in a cute and fun color such as pink or red.
Finally, no casual wardrobe can be complete without the following items: T shirts, Polo shirts, boot-cut jeans, cropped pants and some flats. Combining these items into your wardrobe will ensure that you never have to put that stuffy cocktail dress on again - unless you want to. You will always be able to come up with something great to wear when you have the core mix and match basics.
