We’ve all been there. We’re standing in front of our closet, staring at our clothes, debating what to wear for that day. Ten minutes later, we’ve given up and end up with sweats and a t-shirt.
A few weeks ago, Julie Bartlett from Colour IQ stopped by Northwood to teach us a little about how to dress professionally! (It’s actually not as bad as it may sound!) Ms. Bartlett started working in the home décor business before finding her way into being a personal consultant. She was at one time a freelance make-up artist with the Chanel Blitz Team in New York. She is currently settled in the Metroplex area, where she serves her clients.
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Even if you don’t pay too much attention to your style, continue reading for tips and some tidbit of information!
Always remember:
-To dress well, you have to be aware of colors that work for you; and remember to wear colors that are in that palette.
-A little bit of red is good! It brings energy, so try finding a red lipstick that suits you. Did you know that women who wear lipstick make 26% more than women who wear lipgloss or nothing at all?
-Be aware of what looks good on you!
For interviews:
-Use medium tones. Grey and charcoal grey are great colors for these situations.
-Your jewelry should compliment your outfit, not overpower it!
-Always stick to close-toed shoes, preferably nude or black for interviews.
-Keep your nails simple and short. French tip or nude colors are your best bet.
In regards to color:
Yellow = sunshine/happiness. But be careful, yellow gives the impression/increases the sensation of pain.
Blue = trust. Think policemen. This would be a good color for men or women in finance.
Green = money. Salesmen/women do not wear green. The nonverbal message of green is that all they are thinking about is money. Customers will feel they are being charged more, even if they are not!
Purple = royalty. It’s an intimidating color. If you’re a woman going into an interview where the panel or interviewer is a male, re-think a purple shirt.
White = pure/cleanliness. Always good because it has a sense of transparency. It makes people think you have nothing to hide and are being honest with them.
Grey = can be too much. Only have a few staple pieces that are this color.
Pink = “Come talk to me!” Good in business because it says you are approachable.
Brown = dirt. Not good in business.
Black = authority/expert. Think of it this way: you’ll believe something that’s written in black ink, right?
Orange/Red = can be too strong. Be careful with these. Only use in small pieces.
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As it turns out, how you dress creates boundaries and shows others how you feel about yourself. Ms. Bartlett told us to always love yourself. Leadership begins within. Confidence and self-esteem matter!
You can check out Ms. Bartlett’s website by clicking on the Colour IQ logo below! You can also click here to view her blog!
-Erica
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