Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no extra cost to you, I will earn a small percentage, which will help offset the costs of consistently bringing you style information at no to you on this site! Thanks for your support! At one time or another you’ve probably gotten an invitation to a wedding or party with a dress code such as Black Tie, Black Tie Optional, Formal, etc. Those are hard enough to remember, but what about when the invitation says Black Tie Creative, Festive or Casual Chic? As a Denver wardrobe consultant, I help my [..] read more
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The Great Hosiery Debate Goes On
To wear or skip pantyhose is the most hotly debated topic I cover in professional dress. It’s human nature to want to be ultimately comfortable and to also follow what others are doing; however, this is an area where you should really stop to think about your environment, superiors/peers and your goals. Something you may not know is that study after study shows that women who wear hosiery are viewed as more capable than their bare legged peers. They also typically earn more money. Why, you may ask? A couple of reasons…Hosiery gives a more finished look to professional clothes; [..] read more
Beyond a Simple Fashion Statement
The other day I picked up a copy of the NY Times and came upon a review, (Beyond a Simple Fashion Statement by Roberta Smith) of a Photography exhibit titled “Dress Codes.” Naturally, I was intrigued. Unfortunately, I can’t just jet off to New York to see the exhibit, but there were some interesting quotes on dress and image in the article that I thought I would share. “Clothing is a language that we study carefully and read almost reflexively, like the expression on a person’s face. What we wear is an interface between our bodies (and our selves)–“ “From [..] read more
To Suit or Not to Suit-Proper Interview Attire
“To suit or not to suit?” That is the question. It used to be a given, before business casual and casual dress codes came to be, that an interview always meant donning a suit. It’s not so simple anymore. Especially in the tech field, dressing for work sometimes practically means “come as you are.” So how do you know what you’re supposed to wear for an interview at a company with a casual corporate culture? First, it’s crucial to find out everything you can about your potential employer before ever stepping foot into the interviewer’s office. This includes learning about [..] read more