Dressing For Success

The following tips will help you with dressing for when you are at work:

*Employers often feel that grooming and dress sense cannot be taught or is difficult to change and want to be able to see you ‘fitting in’ with a team and their company. Dressing in a CURRENT manner and not high fashion is a good idea.

*Dress appropriately for the specific job you are applying for. Look at what other successful men/women wear in the field wear and mirror their style.

*Wear colours which enhance your hair and skin tone. Try mixing different colours.

*Keep your outfit simple but add personality with carefully chosen accessories.

*Show you are on top of your game at work - you can do this by showing you know what is currently happening in the world of fashion - since 93% of communication is visual.

*Think laterally: split up a suit by wearing the trousers with a mismatched cashmere sweater and coat. The result is still smart but more relaxed. Or, for a smart but kooky and current look for a 'creative role', replace tailored trousers with a pair of harem trousers since this will give classic workwear a creative edge.

*Heels are instant confidence boost., so it might be a good time to invest in a pair.

*Tips for men: a coloured shirt (such as shades of blue) can make you appear more friendly and approachable. For more authority a white shirt with a dark jacket or suit works well. Your belt and shoes should be good quality leather and be in similar colour tone and wear dark socks.

Most of important of all - you need to feel comfortable in your clothes, whether formal, smart casual or somewhere in-between.