Caroline Buttimer Dressing so conservatively When is it really necessary Investigate your prospective employer You dont want to under dress or overdress and seem like you didnt do your research ID: 191942
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Dressing for Success
Caroline ButtimerSlide2
Dressing so conservatively… When is it really necessary?
Investigate your prospective employer! You don’t want to under dress or overdress and seem like you didn’t do your research.
If you’re not sure when headed to an interview, air on the side of caution and dress more conservatively.
Skirts are technically considered MORE conservative for women than pants. Many think the opposite.
If you’re a woman in a mostly man’s environment, dressing more conservatively is probably in your favor. You don’t want your clothes to outshine your work.
Some good websites for more tips:
http://www.quintcareers.com/dress_for_success_books.html
(books)
http://www.symsdress.com
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Building Your Wardrobe
The BasicsThe basic suit
A good blouse, preferably in a solid color
A leather portfolio that can hold the necessities: notepad, pen, resumes and business cards
Comfortable close-toed heels
Tote bagSlide4
FIT
Sleeve and shoulder should meet at not quite a 90 angle.
Sleeve, if full-length, should fall to the highest knuckle of your thumb.
You should be able to move freely without being uncomfortable.
Pants should just reach the floor or come a little above, depending on personal preference.
Button-front blouses should not pull at the arms or gap at the chest. No cleavage!
Skirts should reach the knee or come 1-2 inches above.Slide5
FIND A GOOD TAILOR!
Some good tailors in Athens:Alterations Express (Georgia Square Mall)Jos. A. Banks (Beechwood)
Davis Alterations (Chase St.)Slide6
Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!
SHOESSlide7
Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!
BAGSSlide8
Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!
SCARVES & BELTSSlide9
Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!
JEWELRYSlide10
Shopping on a Budget
Get on mailing lists and email
listservs
!
Consider a store card if you mostly stick to shopping mostly in one store.
Befriend the sales people.
Mix and match!
Consider the “day to night” situation.
Use shopping websites to your advantage.
Ruelala.com
Bluefly.com
Shopbop.comSlide11
TeacherSlide12
BankerSlide13
Interior DesignerSlide14
RealtorSlide15
Business DinnerSlide16
Office Happy HourSlide17
Christmas PartySlide18
Casual FridaySlide19
Have a “signature look”
Give people something to remember you by!Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright and her signature pins
“If you want to know how I’m feeling, read my pins.”Slide20
A few things to keep nearby…
Safety pins, needle and threadStain removerHandheld steamer
Double-stick tape
Lint roller
Wrinkle-release spraySlide21
And don’t forget…
Try your clothes on ahead of timeA good haircut… and natural colors please!Breath mints
Deodorant!!!
Well-manicured hands
No crazy nail polish colors for work in most instances
Have clothes laundered- no wrinkles!Slide22
And of course, come shop
J.Crew!
J.Crew
offers a 15% student discount at all locations
10% off when you open a
J.Crew
card… A good idea if you’re buying your first work wardrobe! (This first-day discount will combine with the student discount as well!)
Free personal shopping experience… Just call ahead!
My store’s info if you want to come see me or one of our
personal shoppers:
J.Crew
@Perimeter Mall
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Suite 1360
Atlanta,
Ga
, 30346
(770) 551-8900
Other locations all around metro-Atlanta:
Mall of Georgia
Lenox Mall
Northpoint
Mall
The Forum at Peachtree
The Avenue at East Cobb
All clothing and accessories featured in this presentation can be found currently on
jcrew.com