| As a professional woman, first impressions count and | | | | yourself a complexion that glows. |
| what you wear to work will be very important in | | | | 6. Avoid revealing clothes - for almost ever |
| otters of your own confidence and how other judge | | | | professional work place, very short skirts and low cut |
| and relate to you. You will want to look smart, | | | | tops will not be accepted. For some even sleeveless |
| organised and competent but also perhaps show a | | | | tops or dresses are considered inappropriate. These |
| bit of your own style and who you are. Here are ten | | | | sorts of clothes are best kept for outside of work |
| top style tips for professional women. | | | | where they will not draw attention away from the |
| 1. Be aware of the dress codes - many professions | | | | fantastic work that you are doing. |
| and firms will have strict dress codes both written | | | | 7. Opt for practicality and comfort - choosing clothes |
| and unwritten that you should adhere. You can read | | | | that you feel happy and comfortable in is key to |
| employee handbooks and contracts to see what the | | | | feeling confident. They should not only look good but |
| written rules are but the best way to work out the | | | | also be easy and comfortable to wear. Some of the |
| unwritten rules is to observe what others are | | | | key things to consider is how easily and comfortably |
| wearing. If in doubt, it is usually best to play it safe. | | | | you can walk in shoes, whether you will be to hot or |
| 2. Choose classic styles - not only do classic styles of | | | | cold and whether waistbands are too tight. |
| clothing usually look more professional than high | | | | 8. It's all in the detail - people will notice those little |
| fashion pieces, they will also not go out of fashion so | | | | things about you like how clean your shoes are, how |
| will be a much better investment. | | | | well pressed your shirt is. Paying attention to those |
| 3. Invest in a few key pieces - by spending a little | | | | details says a lot about how you work. |
| more on a few pieces that will form the basis of | | | | 9. Get organised - looking stylish is all about being |
| your wardrobe, you can ensure a really smart | | | | organised and making sure that you have the right |
| working wardrobe. Spend a little more on tailored | | | | clothes accessories available to wear each day. A |
| items like jackets and trousers and you can afford to | | | | large stylish multipurpose handbag is a great way to |
| buy less expensive blouses and tops. | | | | carry your belongings including a laptop and |
| 4. Aim for the perfect fit - One of the most | | | | paperwork. |
| important aspects of your work wear wardrobe is | | | | 10. Pay attention to your whole self - looking stylish is |
| how well it fits. It is well worth employing the | | | | not just about how you look on the outside; it is also |
| services of a tailor to alter any items that do not fit | | | | about how you feel on the inside. However busy you |
| perfectly. | | | | are you should make sure that you find time to look |
| 5. Pick colours that suit - although dress codes may | | | | after yourself and your health. A balanced happy |
| limit the colours that you can wear, you may be able | | | | person will always look so much more stylish than a |
| to add a few colourful accessories. Work out which | | | | drained or stressed person. |
| are your best colours and stick to these to give | | | | |