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Dress for success: What to wear to the office 21 Articles

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    by Paul Lines

    There is an art in selecting the right dress to wear to an office. Before deciding on dress code, you need to appreciates the environment that you are working within. Assuming that it is not a situation where the organisat...read more

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    by Dina Psichogiopoulos

    It only takes a few seconds to create a first impression. Therefore, it is important to make the most of your appearance. When you dress for success you will be maximizing your visual impact and creating an identity that y...read more

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    by Litta Joy Varghese

    Men: 1)Suits - A traditional suit is preferred to a blazer. The color should either be a dark blue or gray . 2)Shirts - White shirts are always your first choice. Solid blue is an acceptable alternative. 3)Grooming...read more

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    by William Addison

    Grown ups know the difference between professional dress and personal attire. If you have not learned the rules yet, you can usually refer to your office policies for suggestions on the proper style of clothing to wear in...read more

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    by Krishna Shanmukh

    Proper dressing tells lots of things about the person. It not only impresses your boss but also your co-workers. You must so neat that others should follow your style. There are some helpful guidelines in getting dressed f...read more

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    by Erin Yarrobino

    Dressing for work does not have to be as hard as it sounds. With a little planning, and alot of shopping, you will be able to get some really nice clothing at affordable prices. You will never have to worry about looking u...read more

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    by Kate Hudson

    If you work in an office, it is likely that your job is based on your mental skills rather than a physical skill. You are applying knowledge as opposed to physical labour. Your work is coming from your mind, and to get t...read more

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    by Dorothy Wilde

    Here are a few tips which one must keep in mind: · Outfits should suit the type of your work: if you are working in a lab where you might have to use a Bunsen burner or corrosive chemicals, it is better to avoid lo...read more

  • 9 of 21

    by Kierstyn Kalman

    In the case of dressing for success I suggest to follow the motto: "Dress for the position you want in life". I am a firm believer that if you are going to reach the goal of becoming the head of a large department or ev...read more

  • 10 of 21

    by Stephen H

    In the 1980s it was padded shoulders and power dressing for women, and smart formal wear for men. This was the image of success in corporate offices. Then the 1990s saw a backlash and the strict expectations of the past be...read more

  • 11 of 21

    by Adam Sweedland

    At my office, I am big proponent of the occasional wardrobe boost it shows others that you are creative, flexible and interesting. Believe it or not, simply looking presentable in the same suit, trousers and shirts day t...read more

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    by Shirley Davis

    I am retired now; so I do not dress for work,Years ago I worked in a goverment office,and most of my co-workers bought there clothes at a well know department store, I have always believed that you can look nice and not sp...read more

  • 13 of 21

    by Lyra Jones

    The choice of what to wear for a new job is a tough one, too smart and people get intimidated, too casual and people don't take you seriously. Obviously, it depends on what job you do. For an office/managerial job I wou...read more

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    by Constantin Daniela

    As i spend most of time at work, i am always in the research of nice office outfits. Although my working environment has not a strong formal-wear policy, i will feel strange to go in the office wearing a strapless dress o...read more

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    by Emily Kelleher

    The style now in is the black boots, tights (any colour. Perfered white) a skirt and a fleece top and a long coat. This stuff can be expensive if you see the tv series off the rails or what not to wear, but if you budget c...read more

  • 16 of 21

    by Lindsey Stuffel

    Deciding what to wear to the office would depend on how casual said office is. I work in an environment that is more casual than most places I've worked. I rarely wear a jacket, but instead opt for nice sweaters and shirts...read more

  • 17 of 21

    by Nisha Danny

    Dress can indirectly talk about your proffession.Your dress can give an impression about you at the first sight.So your dress plays an important role in making who you are. Understand the dress code for your professi...read more

  • 18 of 21

    by Kristina Bell

    The day of your interview you are focused on making that great first impression. Conservative suit, polished shoes, not to flashy, you want your personality to make a statement, just not through your clothes this time. F...read more

  • 19 of 21

    by Poonam

    Dressing for office is to show a professional and competent image without any consideration about your profile or designation. Generally, if your clothes are more distracting, it is not meant for the office. The most im...read more

  • 20 of 21

    by Ghada Bedair

    I do not belive in havving a multitude of clothes. I find that ridiculous and a wast of money. I belive in a few quality pieces especially in the work enviroment. I always choose black and brown slacks as my basic every...read more

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