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Dressing for Success

Dressing for Success. Caroline Buttimer. 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.

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Dressing for Success

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  1. Dressing for Success Caroline Buttimer

  2. 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

  3. Building Your WardrobeThe Basics • The 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 bag

  4. 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.

  5. FIND A GOOD TAILOR! • Some good tailors in Athens: • Alterations Express (Georgia Square Mall) • Jos. A. Banks (Beechwood) • Davis Alterations (Chase St.)

  6. Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!SHOES

  7. Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!BAGS

  8. Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE!SCARVES & BELTS

  9. Don’t forget to ACCESSORIZE! JEWELRY

  10. 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.com

  11. Teacher

  12. Banker

  13. Interior Designer

  14. Realtor

  15. Business Dinner

  16. Office Happy Hour

  17. Christmas Party

  18. Casual Friday

  19. 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.”

  20. A few things to keep nearby… • Safety pins, needle and thread • Stain remover • Handheld steamer • Double-stick tape • Lint roller • Wrinkle-release spray

  21. And don’t forget… • Try your clothes on ahead of time • A 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!

  22. 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

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