Why bother dressing right?

Things have drastically moved along a lot since the Sunday best culture and parameters for dressing have certainly changed. And in some ways - thank goodness life has moved on. Particularly when i take a look at some of my own old smart outfits.. Scary stuff I can tell you!

Nowadays, dressing formally does not necessarily equal getting it right! In fact, the opposite can be the case...All very confusing from the good old days where it was much easier to know what and when you were expected to wear....However, today there are still occasions like the theatre or going out for dinner when it is nice to have a sense of occasion and wear those lovely outfits you love to wear!

Even dressing for work can be tricky today, we all know the rules have changed these days. Unless you are in a formal profession (...lawyer or accountant), then dressing smart is still an expected part of that being in that role, as a way of fitting in. Lucky them, with pretty much a set formula to follow.

Alternatively, most other job roles allow some flexibility, some allowing a great deal of creativity – although not be translated as an opportunity to dress sloppily or badly. However, this is where most blunders are made. Separating the well dressed from the poorly dressed - a clear divider! If you are returning to work from maternity leave then, turning up in your slummy mummy clothes into work, will take that identity with you, which isn’t necessarily the message you want to convey! Well lets hope not anyway.

Having a flexible wardrobe helps busy people to have the right outfit for various occasions. This is where compartmentalising work clothes works wonders! In fact, clothes focus the mind on the role you are playing at any one time. I am a great believer in performance clothes, where clothes have to earn their place in your wardrobe. So your wardrobe works for your life now not you 5 years ago….

And finally, Coco Chanel, who certainly knew a thing or two about dressing the part wisely said: "Dress shabbily and they remember the dress. Dress impeccably and they remember the woman."

Bye for now and remember fashion should bring fun and colour into your life.
Katie