Does the way that you dress convey the proper image of professionalism? No matter what type of business you own or manage, it’s essential that the way that you dress sends the right message to customers, employers, colleagues, and other…
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Bandanas are familiar primarily for their association with sports. However, a hastily arranged bandana wrapped around an athlete’s head to catch sweat and hold back hair needn’t be the only association with this versatile piece of fabric.  Bandanas as a…
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Shade, style and protection from the sun – all these can be found under a hat. Luckily for women today, there is so much variety when it comes to hats, that there’s something to suit every taste and preference. It’s…
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In the toils of America’s recession, finding a white-collar job is similar to finding gold in 1849. Employers are very particular about the appearance of their staff. Professionalism is everything. You have to look professional and in some cases, stuffy….
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Writing a list of what every working woman should have in her wardrobe is not an easy task, as every industry has its own definition of work appropriate clothing. Here are some suggestions for a mildly formal work environment, which…
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There was a time when everyone took pride in their professional appearance. Over the years, however, we have become a casual-dressing society where suits and ties have been replaced by khaki pants and polo shirts. Even though the standards for…
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Many companies began instituting a business casual dress code many years ago with the creation of “Casual Friday.” Over the last ten to fifteen years, casual Friday has turned into everyday for many businesses. If you find yourself in a…
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The school year is ending and while grades and school work is still the issue no one is talking about it. The favorite topic at hand is the approaching time-honored tradition of Prom. Teenagers everywhere are planning the before and…
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Put the words business and casual together and many women enter a foggy area with regards to what is appropriate fashion to wear to the office, and what should remain in their wardrobe until Saturday night. It isn’t unusual today…
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“Real men don’t wear pink”. Sound familiar. How about ” real men don’t wear black”. I’s suggesting both comments are false. Regardless of how you feel about men wearing pink, it is simply an exercise in opinion and judgment. Reaction…
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Appearances may be deceiving, but in the minds of your customers, what you wear defines who you are. In a business setting, personal choice in attire has to incorporate considerations of your work environment, the industry, and your customers’ and…
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To make your prom an even more memorable experience, make your own prom dress. There are several reasons why making your own prom dress may be better than buying something pre-made. Buying a new dress can be fun, but many…
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Today, more and more businesses are adopting a business casual work environment. While this is an attractive benefit to many, others, including yours truly, feel that it takes away from the professionalism of the workplace when men’s style becomes this…
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Maybe you’re a frills and lace girl, or maybe you prefer simpler attire. On your wedding day, whether you like dresses or not, it’s your opportunity to wear the dress, the one that will make any tomboy reveal the Cinderella…
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Many a little girl has grown up watching the Disney princesses and dreamt of being swept off her feet by her very own Prince Charming and taken off into “happily ever after.”  When she has met her Prince Charming and…
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