Dress For Success in the workplace
Have you ever heard the quote: You only have seven seconds to make an impression. Clothes can make the difference ~ dress smart.
In all facets of professional fields there can be opportunity for growth, some say dress the part your striving for. Others may think, ‘what does dress the part even mean?’ I’ve put a few style tips below that can help you navigate your way through work place style.
Style Tips
*Understand both the dress code and your work place culture, the environment around you. This would be business casual, smart casual, formal, business professional etc.
*Look ahead at what the roles & positions are which you strive to be, and if this would require elevating your current style. If so, begin transitioning your personal style to look the part. Not sure? Look at the colleagues in top tier positions and ask, how do they present themselves? Is your goal to get to the C-suite? If so, are you dressing the part?
*If you’re unsure where to begin the process of ‘elevating your style’, start with your footwear. Ensure you have clean, on-trend shoes that reflect your personal style but also elevate your outfit. Shoes can say a lot about ones personality.
*You don’t need to leave your comfort zone. You can always look polished and well put together while also being comfortable. The key is to build your wardrobe so you look great and also your outfits feel & fit great so that you’re not feeling uncomfortable.
*The little details matter. How is the fit of your clothes that you are wearing? Could a simple hem clean up your bottoms, or perhaps going one size down in a shirt size because your current one is looking sloppy. Check your fabrics to see if they pilling and looking old, or do they need a quick iron to smooth out the wrinkles?
*Accessories styled in a minimalistic way will elevate even the simplest outfit, i.e. adding a belt.
If you find yourself or your team challenged with style at work, Mabelle Style offers styling seminars to dress for success in the workplace (and everyday life!) Contact us


