Tips for Dressing Your Professional Best

Imagine being on the corporate ladder to success. One of the most important aspects for getting ahead in the competitive business world is dressing your professional best. If you are going to compete, a strong confident image is necessary. Here are some dressing tips to help you

To Help Control your Costs:

  • Think classics over trend
  • Wear colors that are flattering to your skin tone
  • Don’t buy cheap-you will regret it immediately because fabric, texture and fit can make or break you
  • Hire a professional to help you who understands your industry and your goals. You’ll save $$ in the long-run by avoiding mistakes as you prosper

Ask Yourself: Can I wear these?

  • Ditch the out dated clothes and colors
  • Toss stained clothes
  • Donate anything too big, too tight
  • Save the ‘too revealing’ for your after hours
  • No big,garish prints (unless you’re climbing the circus ladder)
  • Get a full-length mirror and look at your backside, and fix or retire things that are baggy and saggy
September 15th, 2011 Posted to dressing tips, larconsultants, lori ann robinson, professional dressing, professional image | Comments (0)

My Top Ten Shopping Rules

Fall clothes are hitting the stores! Before you head out to take advantage of the first picks of the season read my shopping rules.    

1) Create a “to buy” list (go slow so you don’t get overwhelmed) and try not to veer off into the makeup department no matter how much that new Dior lipstick is calling your name.

2) Wear proper undergarments and shoes for a good view of your outfit.

3) Shop mornings – it’s less crowded, the merchandise is tidy, and the sales associates are fresh.

4) Look for the most important item on your list first, while you are bright and alert AND before lunch. (lingerie BEFORE lunch).

5) Follow your intuition – if you have to talk yourself into it, it’s not right, so pass.

6) Always check for quality workmanship no matter whose name is on the label. Even some of the top designers have poor workmanship. This I know for a fact.

7) Buy classics – for special occasions so you’re not caught short – last minute shopping begets bad color and fit.

8) Check stores return policy- and use it, rather than settle.

9) Never, ever shop when you are hungry and tired. Bad decisions are made on an empty stomach and when you are fatigued!

10) Only buy clothes that flatter your figure and are comfortable, no matter how cute they are or how much they are marked down. Ill-fitting clothes are no bargain, EVER!

September 1st, 2011 Posted to dressing tips, fall shopping, looking great in 2011, Uncategorized, wardrode | Comments (0)