There’s some confusion as to what exactly constitutes business casual clothing for men. Some people believe that “jeans” fall into this category, while others see nothing wrong with wearing an untucked shirt and flip-flops or tennis shoes in the office.The…
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School uniforms are required at most private schools and fast growing trend in many public schools. Uniforms however, can greatly add to the cost of preparing your child for school. There are options available to save money. If your child…
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The essentials of every working woman’s wardrobe depend on two things. The type of work she does and her personal taste. The easiest way to have a good wardrobe is to have color coordinated clothes which mix and match comfortable…
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When it is time to go back to school, it’s time to get supplies ready and all the other needs before hitting back to the text books. Many schools have a uniform code and this is actually much easier on…
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Advising on wardrobe choices suitable for the holidays is a mind bogglingly wide task. Holiday activities and what constitutes a holiday vary from person to person. However one can safely assume that a joyous ambiance and some kind of party…
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How about getting out that old high school prom dress and wear it to work on Friday. Sounds far-fetched, doesn’t it? This, although a creative idea, is not an appropriate outfit for most work environments. I worked for the federal…
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Clothing policies vary widely from company to company. Generally, when making a new hire, someone from within the company will explain the dress rules. Sometimes dress codes are included in a work manual. However, when the dress requirements are not…
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Depending on the type of job you have you may be able to get away with wearing something that another parson can’t. In a creative field it may be ok to wear a plain t-shirt underneath a blazer, but this…
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You’re at the end of your work week, and it’s not only Friday, but a day called Casual Friday. All week long you have to dress professional. This means heels, blouses, dresses, or skirts with stockings for female employees, and…
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Though we think of clothing as a way to show self expression and project a particular image of ourselves, wearing clothing is also a way of performing a gender role. Women’s clothing has often been dictated by what was “acceptable”…
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Our country has come a long way in the last hundred years, but the mentality of society as a whole still holds firm to the idea that woman have to work harder to project a secure, confident and lady like…
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The average person does not receive many invitations to a black tie event. That means that if one ever does appear in the mailbox, it can be a little bit unnerving. What are you supposed to wear to a black…
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Whenever you’re trying to plan a wardrobe away from home for any length of time, it’s easy to get a bit overwhelmed. You’re not a fortune teller, so how will you know what to pack? Stress and those little “just-in-case”…
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When dressing for an office party, it’s important to remember that even though it will be a more relaxed environment, the people you will be “partying” with are still your professional colleagues. Wouldn’t it be hard to see your boss…
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Most professional businessmen are required to dress in traditional business wear (such as suits, dress shirts, ties and dress shoes) as part of their daily uniform. Although these garments are an essential part of their professional lives, there’s still room…
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The need for women to be more concerned about how they dress for work than men is down to two factors. Men have a basic uniform which is decided by the type of work they do. Women have much more…
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When it comes to choosing wedding attire, the main focus is generally on the wedding dress for the bride. However, the importance of the attire is directly related to who is contemplating what they will wear. While the bride will,…
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While Kenny Chesney’s idea of resort casual may entail “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem,” there are some distinct guidelines when it comes to having that category on an event invitation. Just as an invitation stating “business casual” or “black…
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Today we were urgently called upon to duty. There was a emergency fashion club meeting held over tacos, to discuss our newest member’s wardrobe stylings. Martin lost and confused, desperately pleaded with Jay, Melissa and myself to help give him…
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For some women, choosing what to wear to work isn’t an option. Their work has pre-chosen and provided a uniform for them. But others who work from home or who are employed by companies who don’t require identically clothed workers…
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Finally, it’s Friday! Casual Fridays usually means a person or rather employee can dress down from the usual proper professional attire. Considerations should be taken into account before grabbing those comfortable casual clothes. Number one Short shorts, revealing, sexy look…
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If you’re newly employed then follow the lead of your colleagues and try to wear what they do in the office. In some companies collared shirts and casual jeans or khaki trousers are the norm. However, if you see expensive…
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It is natural for many of us when thinking about those who work within the medical field to instantly think of the scrubs in which they wear. Just like we identify policemen by their uniforms and firemen by their hats…
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Summer is heating up and it’s time to set aside your winter clothes. Spring has ushered in a whole new wave of fashion trends that are sure to catch a fashionista’s eye. Unfortunately, most women who are confined to desk…
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Life provides us with many opportunities to experiment with our personal style, but in life there are two occasions when it is unacceptable to stray from the norm. These two occasions are funerals and weddings. Even though one occasion is…
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Whether you work in an office, in a restaurant or even at home, you can make your life much easier by creating a business uniform. A business uniform allows you to get dressed without wasting any time because there are…
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There are many different types of gloves that you might choose to wear for your wedding, from beautiful silk long gloves with embroidered flowers to shorter gloves and more. There are both advantages and disadvantages to wearing gloves with your…
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It’s a common misconception of professional women that they need to “dress to disappear.” Whoever started the idea that appropriate business attire is drab and meek was terribly misinformed. In fact, it is perfectly fine to show femininity and personality…
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What at times can seem easy or obvious, might not be so. Dressing for an office party is one of those occasions. This is because very seldom are there any directives given by those planning the event. Just as there…
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When temperatures rise, the clothing you see on the street seems to shrink. But though showing a little skin can be a welcome reprieve from sweating under long clothes, professional men and women alike need to remember that comfort is…
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