July 7th, 2009
Posted by Veronica Valter
All women want to look good but some don’t know how to achieve that. To prove I’m telling the truth, just look at lots of women walking along the streets of your city.
Many of them wear tasteless, almost the same style clothes. I am sure the color diversity and mismatch of styles can make designers feel depressed.
In fact, they try to create nice collections for us, make up new trends and fashion tendencies but we still prefer something that is cheaper and brighter.
Of course you can say you do it because of lack of finances to purchase couture clothes, but as practice shows this factor is not determining.
If you have natural ability to choose the right clothes you are very lucky. In case you can’t don’t give up! Good taste can be trained, just follow some rules and everything will be all right.
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June 15th, 2009
Posted by Veronica Valter
Everyone knows that clothes are significant when you want to make the first impression. This doesn’t mean you can become more intelligent or talented if you wear good appropriate clothing but no one would ever argue on the fact that being overdressed is better than being underdressed. Just remember job interview situations when interviewers know whether they are going to hire you or not even before you open your mouth.
Man’s wardrobe should be as carefully and meticulously selected as the woman’s one. If it is perfect your business can work much better (but don’t rely on clothes only, do work a lot!!!!).
What I like about menswear is that the styles don’t change every season and you don’t need to rush for the last fashion innovations. You can buy something with the confidence of knowing that it’s going to be stylish a number of years and serve you well.
Don’t get hurt, but I am sure that very few men have good fashion judgment. So, to make a smart investment, I believe every man should have a clothing advisor. Traditionally, this person was a tailor, but now we call them clothiers.
To be able to work on a man’s wardrobe, the clothier has to understand his lifestyle, his budget and the way the man wants to express himself. You might not have enough finances to buy everything you need at once, but your advisor will help you to prioritize.
The questions below are the ones the clothier will ask you: What kind of situations do you find yourself in? Do you like trends or prefer a more classic look? Do you like to stand out or stay subtle? Answer them sincerely and your wardrobe will soon transform hugely!
What to wear when you feel unsure of what to wear
There are often situations when you may feel unsure of the garments you need to wear. The best choice is a suit. It shows respect and can never look too pretentiously if you chose severe accessories. The business suit has been with us for over 100 years and always worked. Any woman will tell you that a man looks powerful, authoritative and sexy in a suit.
Avoid buying the same color suits over and over again. To look interesting you need variety. You may own few suits, but if they are of different colors you can look fresh every day of the week.
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May 26th, 2009
Posted by Veronica Valter
Job interview is a process we all go through one day. And it often happens that we feel unsure of what to say or how to behave.
This is a normal thing as everything happens for the first time once. But to achieve a success you need something else beside professionalism – good appropriate clothing.
And here you can ask me another question – what is APPROPRIATE clothing for a job interview? Well, this is a rather complicated topic actually. Taking into an account the fact you wish to be hired you need to dress for success.
This may sound a bit silly but clothes are of high importance for creating first impressions. Your outfit may be as essential as your resume information.
Be Prepared
The first step in determining what to wear to your interview is to do some research. Find out what business sphere the firm works in, talk to other people who have worked there if you have an opportunity, even walk past their office to see what current employees are wearing if you feel you want it!
If you’re going to be interviewed for a job in the fashion industry, get to know the style of the company you wish to work for.
If it’s a designer, know their line and what it represents.
If it’s a PR agency, try to find out about their clients and their styles, etc. This will help you to understand which wardrobe choice you should make.
know more about How To Dress For A Job Interview
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April 13th, 2009
Posted by Veronica Valter
In summertime every woman wants to look bright and beautiful and avoid too strict dress code norms which we have to follow when choosing clothes for work.
It is quite understandable but you have to remember it is significant to keep your garments balanced. Clothes should be appropriate and provoke no bewilderment on your colleagues’ faces.
Everything is rather simple. Here are some rules which a business woman should follow to look both elegant and summer-like.
First of all, business clothes must be neat and very simple in form. No complicated designs, too puffy skirts or sleeves are good for office wear.
Secondly, business clothes shouldn’t be too bright. If you want you can choose one (!) item of a bright tint or accessories brighter than your outfit to freshen up your look. If you prefer the latter opt for accessories of a small size.
However, avoid looking dull wearing all in dark or grey tones.
Stay away from clothes that are too short or too long. They don’t look appropriate and are not very comfortable.
These few rules will be enough for you to create the right look of yours during summer.
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January 12th, 2009
Posted by Veronica Valter
Many women dream about having a big bust and they will never understand those who complain that it causes plenty of problems. Though it actually does.
And it does affect woman’s life greatly. Yes, it looks really nice and men like it but there are some situations when you just don’t want to own such a treasure.
For example, when choosing garments. Here I’m going to give you some advice on how to make your breast look gorgeous but not too huge.
1. Pay particular attention to the bra selection. Remember that it shouldn’t make your bust look bigger or compress it too much so that you have bulges on your sides.
Prefer molded bras without any pads that provide a push-up effect. For a better support choose the bra with wide straps. Try each bra you buy because you can run the risk of purchasing the wrong size.
2. No tops with thin straps are for you unfortunately. Flattering neckline is important when you have a full breast. The best choice is a deep V-neck.
It can make your body look longer and bust smaller. Another variant is a sweetheart neckline. Avoid Sabrina and jewel necklines.
Scoop or square necklines are possible decisions too but you better try the items on before buying.
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November 29th, 2008
Posted by Veronica Valter
Trying to get a job we do our best to look good. But what is looking good now? According to some fashion experts interview uniforms are back.
For years we’ve considered a suit to look stuffy and boring and strived to make a perfect image by combining “professional” with “creative”, “young” with “mature”. Nowadays we see the revival of a strong suit for interviews and work days as well.
If you work in one of those most creative industries suit is not for you but if you want to get a job at a usual office a suit is a perfect choice.
No one can say for sure what the reason is for such a comeback. Probably it is that crisis and increasing unemployment that caused such an upswing in suit sales or something different that served it turn. But one fact is certain – interview suits are again with us. Both women and men are expected to wear them to demonstrate they are collected and ready to work.
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November 27th, 2008
Posted by Veronica Valter
Winter is nearly with us and I feel really envious to those of you who are lucky to live in warm countries where the climate allows wearing shorts and tops all year round.
For those who are less fortunate and feel crazy about wearing warm garments I decided to write this small post about how to look professional even in the coldest weather.
To protect ourselves from all those cold winds, frosts and snow we try to don as many clothes as possible and often forget about the necessity of looking good at work.
Of course, winter brings its changes into your wardrobe but you can look well at any season. Here are a few pieces of advice that will help you to keep warm and look right.
1. Sweater is a must-have for winter. And you can look professional wearing it! Try to choose plain sweaters of one colour or several ones. Among perfect styles are: cardigans and V-necks.
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November 19th, 2008
Posted by Veronica Valter
The white shirt has become classic and can be compared to the little black dress regarding its versatility.
White is very popular this year thus making the white shirt a fashion revival. It is not just for work wear but can be a good choice for evening and casual as well.
Just like the little black dress, this shirt can take you from office to bar in one simple step.
Michael Herz, head of design for Aquascutum, compares a white shirt to “a blank fashion canvas you can do anything you like with.” Thus, it provides you with the opportunity to create your own style by matching it with some great accessories and outfits.
Yes, they are perfect but often hard to find. I know it’s odd to hear that as when you walk into any high street chain there are lots of them. But it’s just that to the picky eye there’s something just a little bit wrong with most of them.
Everything needs to come together: it needs fine cotton neither too thin nor too thick, a brilliant cut, great stitching, good buttons, perfect cuffs and sleeve length; and on top of all that, the best require a bit of flair.
Which is why, if you were to do the white shirt equivalent of a blind wine tasting – that is, line up a big range with the labels ripped out – you’d nearly always find that the ones you really, really lusted after were made by the masters.
Of course, you don’t need telling that none of these come cheap.
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November 14th, 2008
Posted by Veronica Valter
Choosing clothes for office wear can be a complicated thing as you want to look strict and polished but at the same time remain beautiful and feminine.
Besides, you have your personal style but a bit unsure if it goes well with garments of business fashion. Find out which looks give you a professional look and which fashions can be a career killer.
It is quite clear that your goal to getting dressed for work is to project a professional, competent image, regardless of your employment level or career path.
Thus, the styles, colors, lengths and fit of your choices will speak volumes about your ability to do your job.
If you are concerned about your career, you’ll be more concerned with looking professional than looking cute or trendy.
There is the sense, particularly among young women, that nowadays anything goes. It is not true. Here are some of the things you should take into consideration when selecting outfits for work:
Color. It plays a huge role in professional image. Traditional career colors include red (which is a bit aggressive though), navy, gray, brown and black.
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