Professional Image

What to Wear to a Networking Event to Feel Stylish & Confident and Meet Your Goals

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What to Wear to a Networking Event to Feel Stylish & Confident and Meet Your Goals

Getting dressed for an interview is easy, right? Put on a suit, and bam, you’re done! And you’ve fallen into a groove with what you wear to the office every day. But what should you wear to a professional networking event that will be perfectly appropriate and make you stand out (i.e. invite others to approach you)? The other night I attended a women’s networking event, and being new to my area I wanted to wear just the right thing to convey my style and brand and stand out. It was hot, so a dress was a given. Dresses are [..] read more

What to wear to a wedding when you work all of the time!

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What to wear to a wedding when you work all of the time!

In my last post, I shared how to choose a dress for a wedding and be able to wear it again even if you live a fairly casual lifestyle. Today’s post is all about how to turn a dress for a wedding into an office worthy show stopper! As always, you’ll definitely want to determine your body shape and choose a dress silhouette that’s flattering for you. When you receive that wedding invitation to a good friend or loved one’s wedding, you’ll want to, choose a somewhat basic, dressy dress that can be dressed up for the nuptials and party [..] read more

Keep your professional and financial goals on track

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Keep your professional and financial goals on track

  Recently I was a guest blogger for my good friend and financial planner extraordinaire, Kristi Sullivan from Sullivan Financial Planning, www.sullivanfinancialplanning.com.  Kristi posed several questions to me about how to “look fabulous while keeping your financial goals on track.” My answers might surprise some, but after working as an image and wardrobe consultant for over 12 years, I stick by these methods, especially for professionals dressing for work every day in a wide variety of environments. Q: What are fashion purchases that should be avoided because they are usually a waste of money? Dana: The biggest waste of money is [..] read more

How to wear sapphires for professional dress

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How to wear sapphires for professional dress

For the next installment of our birthstone series, the September birthstone, sapphire! Accessorizing, especially wearing jewelry is crucial for a professional image. Luckily, whether you prefer fine jewelry or costume jewelry, there are many beautiful choices to enhance your look and help you feel pulled together. If you prefer fine jewelry, wearing your birthstone can be a lot of fun in addition to being powerful. Sapphire is an easy gemstone to wear for professional dress, because navy is a common neutral color for suiting, and in general lots of people like blue. Truly, a blue sapphire (more on that coming [..] read more

Transition your fall wardrobe with color

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Transition your fall wardrobe with color

You’ve probably heard me say this before, but fall is the very hardest season for me. Most days aren’t cool enough yet for a winter sweater, yet we get this feeling simply because the calendar says “fall” and “back-to-school” that it’s too late to wear clothes in spring colors that are most likely the perfect weight. But never fear! As a professional, wardrobe and image consultant, I’ve found a solution! First, it’s important to have plenty of basics in 3 season fabrics. And second, include a few lightweight pieces in fall colors. In other words, transition your wardrobe into fall [..] read more