lose the ‘frump’ factor

LOSE THE ‘FRUMP’ LOSE THE ‘FRUMP’ FACTORFACTOR

WIN THE JOBWIN THE JOB with Joyann Kingwith Joyann King

Why Your Appearance MattersWhy Your Appearance Matters

First Impressions LastFirst Impressions Last Confidence is AttractiveConfidence is Attractive Dress for SuccessDress for Success Keeping a Positive ImageKeeping a Positive Image

Personal Style, Be YourselfPersonal Style, Be Yourself

Classic and TraditionalClassic and Traditional

Fashion Forward Fashion Forward

Clothes Have an Expiration DateClothes Have an Expiration Date

LOSELOSE secretary blouses, shoulder pads, pleated pants, mid- secretary blouses, shoulder pads, pleated pants, mid-calf length skirts/dresses, double breasted jackets and white calf length skirts/dresses, double breasted jackets and white contrast collars.contrast collars.

If it’s several years old toss due to wear and tear alone. If it’s several years old toss due to wear and tear alone. KEEPKEEP investment pieces and clothes with fresh fabrics and investment pieces and clothes with fresh fabrics and

modern shapes. modern shapes.

Wear Shapes That FlatterWear Shapes That Flatter Just because it looks good on someone else doesn’t mean it works Just because it looks good on someone else doesn’t mean it works

for you.for you.

WOMENWOMEN: Pencil skirts and button downs are : Pencil skirts and button downs are

hard to pull off, hard to pull off, TRYTRY A-line skirts and dresses and A-line skirts and dresses and

scoop-necked blouses and tailored jackets. scoop-necked blouses and tailored jackets.

MENMEN: : LOSELOSE pleated pleated

pants and baggy suits.pants and baggy suits.

TRYTRY slim-fit suits and slim-fit suits and

2-button jackets. 2-button jackets.

Fit is the Most Important FactorFit is the Most Important Factor

Too big: Too big: FixFix it. Too small: it. Too small: LoseLose it. it. Common factors: arms, shoulders, chest, Common factors: arms, shoulders, chest,

waist and backside. waist and backside. When shopping, size up and tailor for a When shopping, size up and tailor for a

perfect fit. perfect fit.

How To AccessorizeHow To Accessorize

Show your personality. Show your personality. MENMEN: shoes, belt and : shoes, belt and

briefcasebriefcase

WOMENWOMEN: shoes, bag, : shoes, bag,

jewelry and tights (lose the hose!)jewelry and tights (lose the hose!)

Wear the Right ColorsWear the Right Colors

Colors make first impressions and should Colors make first impressions and should flatter your skin tone. flatter your skin tone.

MENMEN: navy, black, French blue, white, : navy, black, French blue, white, gray, ecru, and red. gray, ecru, and red.

WOMENWOMEN: navy, black, gray, blue, rose, : navy, black, gray, blue, rose, peach, and ivory. peach, and ivory.

Modern Shapes and StylesModern Shapes and Styles

Incorporate modern shapes with classic Incorporate modern shapes with classic

silhouettes to ensure your look is relevant silhouettes to ensure your look is relevant

without being too trendy. without being too trendy.

MENMEN: Try ONE: slim-fit suit, skinny tie, : Try ONE: slim-fit suit, skinny tie,

no-cuff pant, ankle grazing hem, vestno-cuff pant, ankle grazing hem, vest WOMENWOMEN: Try ONE: skinny pant, : Try ONE: skinny pant,

tulip skirt, wide-leg, tulip skirt, wide-leg,

high waist pant, full skirt, high waist pant, full skirt,

boyfriend blazer, vestboyfriend blazer, vest

Purchase a Versatile Go-toPurchase a Versatile Go-to Invest in key items and make them work for you.Invest in key items and make them work for you.

MENMEN: Great-fit suit and a power tie: Great-fit suit and a power tie

WOMENWOMEN: A slimming sheath, great fit jacket : A slimming sheath, great fit jacket

and A-line skirt. and A-line skirt.

Interviewing on the SlyInterviewing on the Sly Trade your jacket for a sweater or a sportcoat.Trade your jacket for a sweater or a sportcoat. Wear casual shoes and slip on Wear casual shoes and slip on

formal ones right before. formal ones right before.

Add a trendy item like bold jewelry Add a trendy item like bold jewelry

or printed scarf.or printed scarf.

Thank You!Thank You!

Joyann KingJoyann King

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