Dressing For Success (Part 2)
The way you carry yourself would say a lot about your values and personality. Conservative companies, most especially, are concerned with the way you look. For women, you could wear solid colors. If you think a monochromatic suit is blah and boring, you could try wearing printed dresses – but not too overwhelming. Your top should match the color of your pants and shoes. Go for minimal designs. For example, a floral-printed blouse would look cute and fresh. A light-yellow suit and white silk scarf is also a nice bet. If plain colors really kill you, choose clothes with details, like ruffles and buttons. Some companies aren’t so particular with the design anyway. They notice the overall package.
Limit your jewelry. Don’t overdo and embellish yourself with earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings altogether! That would make you look like a bad Christmas tree. Choose pieces that go well with your suit. My top picks include pearls and Svarovski crystals. These items look classy. Avoid wearing dangling and big round earrings, no matter how stylish they are. For me, a pair of earrings and a ring is enough to complete the outfit.
Hairstyles matter too. Go for the neat ‘do. You could twist your hair into a chignon, but skip the seductive look. If you’ve got short hair, brush it into one side, keep it professional-looking. Don’t put clips anymore, unless they’re not that obvious. Those are also accessories, and are best kept to a minimum.