Dress for Success: Fashion Business Girls

Professional dress does not mean looking frumpy. Image, especially in the fashion industry, is key. The important thing to remember is that YOU are the most important part of your brand as a fashion professional: fashion blogger, journalist, designer, buyer, store owner, public relations expert, etc. As a professional of the fashion world, as your image IS your business, it is important to leave a lasting impact on potential employees, clients, and colleagues. It is important to understand that even as a fashion maven, in your own right, even though you want to express yourself, you still need to come across as professional and approachable. I say this because a lot of the fashion kids are wearing torn jeans and t-shirts to interviews. True story. We have entered a new era in fashion, but we must consider that fashion is a business. And even though your own business may be running with a casual cool, you still want to be taken seriously when you’re outside of that.

Do you remember the short-lived reality tv show The City? Starring Olivia Palermo…well, either way, take style notes from this gal’s office attire.

Olivia Palermo

 

 

The 7 Deadly Don’ts When in a Fashionably Professional Setting

1. Cleavage baring tops and dresses

2. Jeans

3. Costume-like attire

4. Heavy (stage-like) make up

5. Logos are too flashy (I would say, even on handbags as well.)

6. Backless shoes

7. Too, too much jewelry (I love jewelry, but there’s no need to look like a gypsy. Believe it or not, face jewelry is still scary to some. Besides a tiny nose ring, leave the rest at home

Your 6 “Smart” Essentials in Your Wardrobe

1. The Blazer

2. The Cardigan

3. The Button-Down Blouse

4. The 1″ Belt

5. The Round Toe Pump

6. The Wide Leg Trouser

 

Resources for The Fashion Career Girl:

Corporette, Blog

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/corporettedeals

Girl On Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules Into Career Success, Book

Twitter: http://twitter.com/thegirlontop