Dress Codes & the Workplace

If you really want to get that job, there are things you never want to wear to a job interview. Competition is greater than ever today and you want to be a success, so don’t take chances. Make...

Business casual is a term that originated in the 1970s when the energy crisis forced companies to raise the thermostats in offices; workers could remove their jackets and ties to remain...

How to Dress for a Job Interview for Women. Dressing for a job interview is often confusing, but especially in today’s economy, no one can afford to get this wrong. Here are a few tips on how to...

ECG, a firm that specializes in communication and image, has a web page called Dress Speak for Women. According to its statistics, perceptions about a woman's confidence, intelligence, and...

Regardless of whether you work in a formal or casual environment, your business attire should always be clean, ironed, modest and suited to your company's culture. While it is always best to err...

An old adage makes a unique recommendation for career-driven people. It suggests: "Dress for the job that you want, not that you want to have." While the advice makes sense---because how you dress...

Business attire is always called for when you have an interview, no matter how well you know the person or how casual the office environment is. While you don't need to be dressed like the head of...

Knowing how to tie a tie is vital for any businessman and job interviews are largely affected by your appearance. Women should also know how to tie a tie. Some employers require women to wear a...

Women's heels are almost a necessity for females who want to project a professional image in the work place. Flat shoes just don't do it the way women's heels do. High heels accentuate the calves...

Do you have a closet full of clothing, but nothing seems appropriate? It is easy to realize you have a lot of nice separates, but few pieces that make a nice working wardrobe. You may have pieces...

Male oriented jobs are not new to women, especially if you are in a corporate leadership role. The problem is women are typically outnumbered and men try to run roughshod over them. In a...

Business casual is increasingly becoming the standard for dress in the workplace. This is a very general term that different companies apply to varying degrees. In order to dress for success, you...