Professional Dress Attire for Women

Most women have swapped their aprons for working suits and are mounting the success ladder. There are numerous elements which determines the success of a woman in the workplace, one being the way she attires and presents herself.

     ·         Clothes
Conclusions are materialised on a day-to-day basis on our appearance, and the first thing that someone notices is our clothing. A woman’s clothing has a substantial effect on how others perceive her to be. Clothing should be neat, well fitted and tailored to exhibit professionalism. Their business suits should consist of a pair of trousers or skirt of the same fabric that goes along with a sleek blazer. Colours should be neutral or should be a solid colour such as black or navy blue. Women should also pay close attention to:
    
      ·         The length of their sleeves. If it passes their wrist, it should be folded neatly
      ·         The length of their skirt and the slit at the back
      ·         Button closure at the front                                                                  
      ·         Length of their trousers

     
    ·         Footwear

Footwear is selected to go in accordance with the occupation you are in and they should be comfortable enough to last all day. Black heels are the most common footwear for women; it should be well polished and clean and should be an inch or two in terms of height.

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    ·         Makeup and Hairstyle

A woman’s professional image is not only supported through her clothes, but also through her hair and makeup. Many women find that wearing makeup makes them feel confident about themselves and in turn inspires positive responses in their interactions (Layton, 2012). On television it might seem appropriate to wear a lot of makeup but in real life glamorous makeup looks very out of place and unprofessional in the workplace (Layton, 2012). Makeup should be applied as natural as possible using neural and warm colours. Any sort of harsh or intense kind of makeup can emit an unethical look. You’re dressing for work, not for a party.

As for hairstyles, a professional message is sent through neat, well-kept tresses which can elevate a woman’s success in the workplace. Hair can be kept in a loose ponytail, a bun or can be open. If you are attending an important meeting or making a presentation, having your hair up in a neat ponytail or sleek bun gives you a professional look (Bullard, n.d.). For older women, bob hairstyles are a great option. Extreme hairstyles, colours and styles should be avoided at all times since this can look very unprofessional.

Pena, A. (2015, June 19). 15 10 makeup tutorials for work. Retrieved from Makeup Tutorials: https://makeuptutorials.com/10-minute-makeup-tutorials-for-work/

In this video, Jen and Evelina shows and explains how to dress fashionably while still looking professional for work. I hope that these tips help you!

         Toe, F. H. (2014, April 15). Petite Fashion Tips: How to dress for an interview/office. Retrieved from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfuGrxV7Fqg

References

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 Bullard, A. (n.d.). Stylish but professional: Styling your hair for the workplace. Retrieved from  Lifehack: http://www.lifehack.org/382779/stylish-but-professional-styling-your-hair-for-the-workplace

Layton, J. (2012, May 11). 5 makeup tips for professional women. Retrieved from Lifestyle: http://lifestyle.howstuffworks.com/style/makeup/face/5-makeup-tips-for-professional-women1.htm

Pena, A. (2015, June 19). 15 10 makeup tutorials for work. Retrieved from Makeup Tutorials: https://makeuptutorials.com/10-minute-makeup-tutorials-for-work/

Toe, F. H. (2014, April 15). Petite Fashion Tips: How to dress for an interview/office. Retrieved from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfuGrxV7Fqg