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PROFESSIONAL DRESS CODE
Selecting
a dress everyday for office is quite boring. You have
to consider so many things and you feel as if your work
life, which is a major part of your life, is boring
and lifeless. Well you possibly can not wear ripped
jeans and T-shirt to work but if you work place allows
casual day once a week then take the most advantage
of it. But frankly speaking your dress code will largely
depend on your work field. Consider your own industry
and corporate culture--then reconsider your wardrobe
and try to put some life into it. Some handy tips:
1. Use your personal style as a business communication
tool. Your outfit speaks volumes about your professionalism,
so make sure it creates the right impression. Casual
dress doesn't mean you never have to iron again. Whatever
you decide to wear, be sure it's wrinkle-free, in good
repair, and pulled together with unifying elements like
matching belts and shoes.
2. Stand out, but blend in. A neat, tied-together look
will help you stand out. Wearing too much jewellery
or t-shirts with logos will also help you stand out--but
not in a positive way. Clothing that distracts people
and calls attention away from the business at hand is
inappropriate to wear at work. While noisy bracelets
might be fun to wear on evenings or weekends, they can
be annoying at a team meeting.
3. Plan ahead. Step back before you get dressed in the
morning and think about what you'll be doing that day,
where you'll be going, and who you'll be meeting. If
you have to attend an important meeting then definitely
you have to be dressed appropriately for it. As an employee,
you should dress to reflect your company's culture,
values, and industry.
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