style life fashion dress for success workshop by kimberly west

Guide for Looking and Feeling Your Best

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

About the Presenter

Kimberly West is the Editor in Chief of Style Life Fashion.com and owner of Kimberly West & Co Image and Wardrobe Consulting Firm. She is also the author of the EBook Series, Beauty Tips Back to The Basics.

Lastly, she is a graduate of Alabama A&M University receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising and Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science. Her online store is scheduled to launch soon.

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LET”S GET STARTED

Number your paper 1 – 5

Write down your first impression of each picture or the celebrity.

Explain your answer

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According to the textbook Fashion by Mary Wolfe, “the image you project is what people see when they look at you

and remember about you later.”

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Open Table Discussion 5 – 10 minutes:

What kind of judgments do you make about people according to the way they dress? Let’s be honest…

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If you want to look your best there’s two major components:

1. Good Personal Grooming

2. Clothing that fits and flatter your figure

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What is good grooming

Having Clean Nails: make sure your nails are manicured (or clipped) and NO CHIPPED polish.

Flattering Hair: hair should be clean and smell nice; if you’re wearing extensions this should blend with your natural hair color.

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Look Healthy: make sure you get the proper rest, use good posture, eat a nutritious diet.

Additional points of Interest:

moisturize your skin

brush teeth in the morning and night (also floss)

smell pleasant i.e. deodorant, perfume, or body spray

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Clothing that fits and flatter your figure

Your garments should fit nicely and not too tight or too loose.

They should also be the correct length.

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Clothing should also look neat, clean and in good condition.

Don’t forget to play up your best assets: Example your face, legs, or neckline.

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Shopping on a Budget

Where to Shop: Clearance, Online, Discount Stores, Consignment, or Thrift Stores.

Idea: Host a Clothing Swap Party!

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Roundtable Discussion 5 – 10 minutes:

What are your favorite stores to shop?

Do you think the prices are reasonable?

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Building a Wardrobe

1. Take inventory of what you own.

2. Consider which items you wear a lot, needs repairing, and not worn at all last year.

3. Purchase clothing according to the system of whether this is a want or need.

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“Accessories can work fashion magic” Wolfe 1998.

Purchase belts, scarves, earrings, and bracelets to help change/update your look.

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Shoes are also extremely important when looking your best.

Purchase shoes that provide good support and comfort.

They should also look clean and heel repaired if it’s needed.

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Quick Dress Tips

Select clothing that can be worn year round

Select clothing that’s easy to care for

Buy quality over quantity

Buy clothes that can be mixed and matched together

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Purchase accessories that can change then entire look of an outfit.

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Business Attire

Tailored Pantsuits

Businesslike Dresses

Coordinated Dressy Separates

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Business Casual

Pantsuits

Tailored Separates

Sweater Sets

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Closed toe heels/pumps

Sling back heels

Flats

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Additional Tips for Looking Your Best

Limit your body piercings and body art

Shave underneath your arms

Groom your eyebrows

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MOST IMPORTANTLY:

ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

ALWAYS SMILE

ALWAYS HAVE CONFIDENCE IN WHO YOU ARE!

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For more beauty tips, visit amazon to purchase EBook, Beauty Tips Back to The Basics.

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