grooming, deportment & power dressing ver2.1
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GROOMING, DEPORTMENT & POWER DRESSING –VER 2.1
Presented by,
Mr. Sudhir Udayakanth
President & CEO, edge academy™
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“A SHORT HISTORY”
Louis XIV's gardener at Versailles was faced with a serious problem: he could not stop members of
the nobility from trampling about in the delicate areas of the King's garden.
He finally attempted to dissuade their unwanted behaviour by posting signs called “etiquets”
which warned them to "Keep off the Grass".
When this course of action failed, the King himself had to issue an official decree that no one
could go beyond the bounds of the signs. Later, the name "etiquette" was given to a ticket for court
functions that included rules regarding where to stand and what to do.
The word 'etiquette' has evolved, but in many ways it still means "Keep off the Grass". Remaining
within the flexible boundaries of civil behaviour allows relationships and us to grow like flowers
in Louis' garden. Moreover, it lets us present ourselves with confidence and authority in all areas
of our professional and personal life.
Great Grooming is all about how we look; groom ourselves and how other people relate to these
things. These are genderless grooming tips and are great reminders for everyone.
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GROOMING, DEPORTMENT & POWER DRESSING
What is the corporate dressing all about? How to wear a tie? How
to choose the right colour for a business impact? How to choose
the right suit? This module focuses on the outer self like your
clothes, hair, styling, the way you walk, sit, carry yourself and
many more to create a powerful impact.
The Language of Clothes
How to accessorise your look
Wardrobe Planning & Maintenance
Mannerism
Body Language
Body Care & Style Choices
Appearance
Dressing for Success
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ANATOMYedge a
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HEAD
BODY
LEGS
Hair
Face
Eyes
Ears
Mouth
Neck
Arms
Shoulders
Stomach
Hips
Waist
Butt
Thighs
Knee
Calves
Ankle
Feet
Soles
Toes
Nail
Elbows
Wrist
Palm
Fingers
Nails
HEAD-TO-TOE MORNING GROOMING CHECKLIST
For a Man For Men & Women
Head Beard and/or mustache well
trimmed After shave applied Trim nostril hair
Hair well brushed, well combed, well cut &
clean Face well washed Ears clean Neck washed Eye brows combed/done
Body Clean shirt
Collar & Cuffs checked for fraying
Spotless well tied tie
Body well washed
Deodorant applied
Clothes spot-free & well pressed
No buttons missed
Clean Handkerchief
Check for dandruff "fallout"
Hands Nail well trimmed
Hand lotion applied
Hands washed
Nails clean & in good shape
Rings clean & free from soap film
Watchband in good shape
Legs & Feet
Clean socks pulled high
Laces on Shoes or Tassels on
loafers in good shape
Shoes well-polished & free of scuff marks
Shoe heels in good condition
Handbag Leather clean & polished
Hardware polished
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FACE SHAPE & HAIR STYLE
1. Round Face - Your face is as wide as it is long. This may vary a
little but generally the measurement is close.
2. Rectangular or Oblong - Longer than it is wide.
3. Heart or Diamond- Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and
or forehead.
4. Triangular – Reverse of the heart Shape.
5. Square - your face is about as wide as it is long.
6. Oval - Length equal to one and a half times width.
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1. Hair styles with fullness and height at the crown.
2. Off center parts3. Short hair styles with a swept-back
direction or hair styles that are longer than chin length.
4. Layering the top to achieve fullness and keeping the rest of the cut relatively close to the face, will give longer and narrower effect.
5. Avoid chin length and center parts 6. Also straight chopped bangs or
fullness at side of ears
• Round Face - Your face is as wide as it is long. This may
vary a little but generally the measurement is close.
FACE – ROUND
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1. Styles with short to medium lengths, shoulder or shorter.
2. Wispy bangs, fullness at the sides of your face
3. Layers add softness to the straight lines in your face
4. side parts5. Avoid long hair- it adds length/height6. Center parts look great
• Rectangular or Oblong - Longer than it is wide.
FACE – RECTANGLE
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1. Everything works with your face2. You may need to leave weight in the
back nape area 3. Don’t wear too much hair on your face
• Heart or Diamond - Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and or forehead.
FACE – HEART
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1. Reverse of the heart-shape, a dominant jaw line with narrowing at the cheek bone and temples.
2. Shorter hair that is full at the temples and taper at the jaws
3. Off center parts, wedges and shags look great. Styles which are full at the temples and taper at the jaw line looks nice. Try tucking hair behind your ears
4. Avoid long, full hair styles that draw attention to jaw line
5. Don’t add height at the crown
• Triangular Face - Reverse of the heart Shape.
FACE – TRIANGLE
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1. Any hair shape2. Any length3. Hair off your face look good4. Avoid styles that cover or add weight
to your face5. No heavy bangs or too forward-
directed styles.
• Oval Face - your face is about as wide as it is long.
FACE – OVAL
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HAIR1. Start with your diet- introduce fresh fruits and green
vegetables, drink plenty of water and cut short spicy or junk foods.
2. Take multi vitamins for a month or two if hair is very damaged 3. Use good quality hair brushes and wide toothed combs. Wet
hair is damaged easily.4. Use lukewarm water when washing hair5. Always use a shampoo and separate conditioner according to
your hair type6. Shampoo well and use balls of fingers to clean scalp.7. Use a separate conditioner and do not use it on the scalp8. Always point the dryer down as you blow-dry your hair, as
blowing hair upward can cause frizz. Use anti frizz serum for flyaway hair.
9. Excessive styling products can make hair dull10.De-stress 11.Avoid sleeping in hair accessories
FACE – SHAPE & HAIR STYLE
FACE – NECK
If your neck is too short If your neck is too long
1. Avoid turtleneck.
2. Avoid long dangling earring, high
necks, small scarves and chokers.
3. Make your jacket collar sits
slightly away from the neck and
low in the back, so your neck will
look longer
4. If you have short hair and wear
soft material like chiffon expose
some skin between hair and
collar to diffuse the shortness of
your neck.
5. Deep U, off shoulder, V neck,
strapless have very good
camouflage effect.
6. Long chain, single colour
dressing, move focal point away
from the chin.
1. Do not to expose too much of it.
2. Dangling, round and bold
earrings are best.
3. Close neck on a heavy material
fabric is advisable
4. One button opened on a shirt has
a more dramatic effect than if it
were closed all the way up the
first button.
5. Avoid deep U, off shoulder, V
neck and strapless
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FACE – ACCESSORIES – NECK TIESedge a
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FACE – ACCESSORIES – NECK TIE KNOTS
The Four-In-Hand Knot
The Half-Windsor Knot
The Ascot Tie Knot
The Windsor Knot
The Bow Tie Knot
The Pocket Square Fold
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FACE – ACCESSORIES – SCARVESedge a
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FACE – ACCESSORIES – NECK TIES & SHOESedge a
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1. Besides being useful, eyeglasses could be an accessory use to make your face beautiful. Their shape and colour are important to the face and the overall coordination to your clothing.
2. Oval face: Frames should follow the curve of the brow to balance the shape of the face.
3. Square face: Frames should not be small in size and never square.4. Round face: Frames should be narrow and never round.5. Pear-shaped face: Frames should be wide enough to create an
illusion of width across the face.6. Oblong face: Frames should be wide and has no up-curve to give
illusion of width to the face.7. If you have a choice, remember to coordinate the style and colour
of your frame to your clothing. Metallic and earth tones are more flexible to different garment styles and colours. Buy something that doesn't contrast drastically with your hair and clothing.
BODY – ARMS/HANDS
For thin arms For heavy arms
1. Good: Long sleeves, full sleeve,
bishop sleeve, Cardigans,
sweatshirt
2. Bad: Strapless, halter,
sleeveless, tank, long vertical
necklines, snug knits, clingy
fabrics, big hand jewellery.
1. Good: Loose or full sleeves such
as dolman, and padded
shoulders.
2. Details that give attention to
the necklines are excellent
camouflage.
3. Bad: Heavy fabrics, thick
sleeves, snug sleeves,
sleeveless, horizontal stripes
designs, big polka dots,
oversized hand jewelleries.
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Nail care…1. Keep it short to medium.2. Clean and buffed3. No chipped polish or infected nails
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BODY – IF YOUR SHOULDERS ARE…
Wide Square Sloping Narrow
1. Avoid cup sleeves,
shawls or any sort
of puff sleeve
2. Prefer softer fabrics
across you
shoulders
3. Minimize use of
shoulder pads.
4. Full skirt and full
pant silhouettes
create an illusion of
perfect proportion.
1. Horizontal and
striped pattern are
not advisable.
2. Soft fabrics like silk
blouses with gentle
gathering at the yoke
are advisable.
3. Raglan (cut from
neck to underarm, no
sleeve cut) sleeves
emphasize
squareness.
4. Avoid the use of
padding.
5. Full skirt and full
pant silhouettes
create a perfect
illusion.
1. Anything with soft
shoulders are not
good.
2. Anything off shoulder
are nightmares
3. Tailored shoulders
with padded shoulder
are perfect
camouflage.
4. To give an illusion
underneath always
use shoulder pads.
5. The halter neckline,
collarless styles are
not advisable.
6. Crisp fabrics create
good illusion of the
underneath. sloping
shoulder
7. Wide collars, sailor,
winged pleated,
capped and pushed-
up sleeves are good.
8. Stand up straight,
because slumping
exaggerates sloping
shoulder.
1. Seam lines should be
at the outer edge of
your natural
shoulders.
2. Avoid sleeveless line
because they disguise
with their grace and
fullness.
3. Cap sleeves, tops that
have gathering
attached to the
shoulder line,
tailored and crisp
fabrics are good.
4. Padded shoulders are
advisable specially if
your have sloping
shoulders.
5. Wide collars designs
are good camouflage.
6. Avoid anything with
soft of sloped
shoulders or
Strapless , off-
shoulders are not
recommended.
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If you have a protruding abdomen
1. A-lines and empire waistline are effective cover-ups. 2. Sewn-down pleats have a controlling girdle effect. 3. Straight skirts tend to cling under the stomach. 4. Side slash pockets divert the eye from the center of the
tummy. 5. Skirt with gentle little gathers at the sides of the skirt front
slimming effect.
Good Bad
1. Waistless dress, empire,
chemise, wrap dresses with
diagonal closing, overblouse
and tunics, loose sweaters and
blouses, pleated trousers, A-line
skirts, dark belts, long and full
coat.
1. Clingy fabrics and halter tops.
Avoid narrow skirts and
anything fitted. Avoid hip belt.
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1. You will look hippier with straight skirts and pants. 2. Blouse covering part of the hips from the rear is a very
good camouflage. 3. Avoid details in the pocket. 4. Back pockets make you look round.
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Belts can transform your outfit into a flattering ensemble. The accent of a belt sometimes acts as a focal point of an outfit.
Tips 1. Wear belts, both wide and narrow, only if your figure allows.2. Decorative buckles are good (glitz or detail to belts) only if you
have a small waist3. If you're short-waisted, large belts will make you look ever
shorter.4. Match your belt colour to your top it you're short-waisted.5. Match your belt colour to your bottom if you're long-waisted.
Note: Shirt over belt can hide a thick or short waist. It creates a good silhouette of your body and can make an outfit flow in your waist.
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1. Match your bag with your shoe and this can carry you on the trendy fashionable side. The match need not be perfect as long as colour-family are the same.
2. Bags should coordinate with your clothing.3. Small bag for a big woman or vice versa is a big mistake.4. Straps on shoulder bags should be kept shorter on petites.5. Neutral colours like beige, brown, black, gray goes with almost
everything.6. Buy a bigger size if you plan to overload. Bloated small bag is awkward7. Generally, non-glitzy clutch can be used in almost every occasion.8. Small clutch are elegant for evening.
MUST in your big purse:1. Tissues2. Wet wipes3. Sanitizer4. Cream5. Lipstick/kohl/gloss6. Money7. Gum/ mints8. pins
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Where
1. Perfumes on skin pulse points (warm spots) - wrists, behind ears,
inner part of elbows and knees, neck near the collar-bone
2. Perfumes last longer on oily than dry skin (Hence, before using
perfumes use some Vaseline or oily cream)
When
Summer perfumes - Fruity, reminiscent of spring , summer flowers
• Fragrances are more intense when it is warm (therefore, in
summertime use less perfume or use the lighter fragrance
Winter perfumes – All heavier fragrances
• The musk scent
What
1. Perfumes are divided according to the content of the fragrance.
i. Aftershave lotions and splash colognes used by men consists of
0.5-2% of perfume concentrate
ii. Eau de cologne for men – 3-5%.
iii. Eau de toilette for women – 4-8%.
iv. Eau de parfum for women – 8-15%
v. Parfum for women – 10-20%
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Floral
fragrances
1. These fragrances are the most popular and they also cause the
least controversy as for their reception by customers.
2. Floral fragrances are designed either around the scent of only
one flower, e.g. lily in Diorissimo by Dior (1956), or around the
floral bouquet, e.g. Pleasures by Estee Lauder (1995).
Fruit
fragrances
1. These fragrances are most often defined as fresh and light
scents.
2. They use the aromas of melon, lemon, orange, tangerine,
grapefruit, or orange blossom.
3. The most popular fragrances of this type are: Tommy Girl by
Tommy Hilfinger (1996) and Acqua di Gio by Giorgio Armani
(1995).
Ocean
perfumes
1. These fragrances are the newest types of fragrances based on
synthetic ingredients which smell like fresh ocean waters.
1. Green fragrances
2. Oriental perfumes
3. Chypre fragrances
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Green
fragrances
1. These fragrances are made with distinctive and fresh aromas which
remind you of environmental scents, for example: woods, grass, sour
apples or lavender. Now the well-known fragrance of this type is Beautiful
by Estee Lauder (1986).
Oriental
perfumes
1. These fragrances are associated with Far East.
2. Their base is designed around exotic spices and flowers, sandalwood and
resin.
3. The first perfumes of such kind were introduced in 1925 by Guerlain
under the name of Shalimar.
4. The oriental fragrances are very strong and in the eighties when there
became very popular, they became also banned by the owners of some of
the big companies in their office buildings.
5. Oriental scents are not in fashion all the time. However, those who like
them are usually very fond of them.
6. The typical example here is Obssession by Calvin Klein from 1985.
Chypre
fragrances
1. These fragrances are the smallest yet the most unique group of perfumes.
Therefore women who love this scent will always love it, and those who
cannot stand it, will never wear it.
2. The basic note here is oak moss scent which gives it very specific aroma of
soil. Then others notes of ciste labdanum are added.
3. The complementary notes are: patchouli, rose or bergamot. The examples
here are: the classic Aromatic Elixir by Clinique (1972) and recent Rush
by Gucci (1999).
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How
1. Do not splash perfumes on silk because it leaves stains.
2. It is better to perfume your body before you get dressed because you can
spray more of your body then and it will not leave stains on your clothes.
3. Most perfumes are designed to last for about four hours.
4. Some of them may last longer but they will change their scent then.
5. Therefore it is advisable to use perfumes once or twice more during the
day.
6. Spray cologne onto the back of your knees before getting dressed, as
scents tend to rise.
7. Try to keep your perfumes in dark and cold places so they can remain
long-lasting.
Sensitive
Skin
1. Look for colognes that list all-natural ingredients free from synthetic
fragrances.
2. Spray it on your handbag or your hair or the parts of clothing which do
not touch your skin directly.
3. If you want to find out if you are allergic to some fragrances, spray it
gently on your wrist or inner part of your elbow.
4. If after about an hour you notice some reaction, it means that the
perfumes are not for you.
5. Recommended brands: "Eruptable" by Volcanic Earth, "Gents Cologne
Balm," "Polo Blue" by Ralph Lauren
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1. Big thighs - Remember to buy pants one size larger for comfort and to avoid that stretched look.
2. Hem length is one of the most effective illusions of form.
Here are some rules:1. The shorter the legs, the shorter the skirts. 2. Colour and fabric weight elongate or shorten the length
silhouette 3. The darker the colour or the heavier the fabric, the shorter
you should wear it. 4. Lightweight fabric such as silk can be worn a bit longer to
distract its float and won't appear short. 5. The colour of your stockings and shoes affect or
exaggerate the length of a hemline.
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Some basic rules for pant's length 1. The front hem should touch the top of the shoe covering
the entire instep. 2. The back pant hem can be a little longer maybe a quarter
of an inch. 3. Too short hem length on dress pants looks ridiculous
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Shoes demand the same careful consideration as other wardrobe choices. Shoes can draw the eye downward so take advantage.
1. Nothing clumpy2. Open toes - pedicure must3. With winter wear, always opt for closed shoes4. If you have fat feet, strappy and cutout styles are good. 5. If your feet are small, bright colours or coloured appliqués
are good. 6. If you are in for a long walk, avoid squeezing into narrow
shoes.
LEGS – YOUR SOCKS
Color of Socks Appropriately worn with
o White o White suits in summer
o White Sweat Socks o Athletic shoes, boat shoes and loafers in leisure
activities
o Black Navy, or Dark Grey o Business suits
o Brown o Brown or Khaki suits
o Pastels o Summer suits of poplin, khaki and seersuckers
(for sharp dressers)
o Bright coloured and argyle o Blazers or sports jacket with gray flannels, or
with corduroys or khakis for leisure wear only
o Black Sheer o Black-tie suits
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1. Outdated and loose jackets are a no-no2. Complete matching is tacky3. Everything should be well-tailored4. Colours should be soothing5. Should make you feel confident6. No shoulder pads7. Cut-offs with boots are a bad choice8. Nothing stiff and uncomfortable9. Flowing fabric with soft flares, fitting but relaxed
silhouettes are in10.Short skits and covered pumps are not pleasing11.Monochrome in shades, mixed textures always good12.Muted shines are lovely13.Suede plus suede - no-no14.Ankle length skirt with closed shoes is usually hit n miss15.Long flowy skirts with heels that don’t show are great16.Uniformity in colour and print elongate and slim the body
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1. Sequins, when used well- are a super accessory2. High waist, pleated/bunched bottoms enlarge the bottom and look
graceless3. "Practical" sandals are usually unflattering4. Summer clothes should be light, flowy. pair with light but big ear-
rings5. Mixing print - combine light and dark and use a connecting colour6. Red and black combo is passé7. Black accessories for light clothes - too sever and cheapen the
look8. A long skirt is best worn with flat shoes, ballet slippers or backless
slip-ons. 9. Pumps of medium height work the best when you are off to work.
Round, square or slightly tapered heels will give a professional look.
10.Straight glamorous pants look the best when they are worn with strapped, high-heeled sandals.
11.Boots, chunky-soled shoes or sneakers go well with jeans as well as corduroy pants.
12.For a party look, team your dressy outfit with a glamorous pair of sandals.
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What accessories can do:1. It can make your wardrobe seem larger. 2. It can update your basics. 3. It can add colour or splash 4. It can focus the observer's eye for the emphasis you want.5. It can change the outlook of your situation in a short time.6. It can make or break an outfit.
TIPS1. Buy always the best quality that you can afford. 2. Don't ignore workmanship. 3. Make sure you have the poise to carry through whatever you
wear.4. Accessories should be proportionate and harmonize with the size,
shape, and colour of your outfit. 5. Too much of a one colour sometimes looks awkward. 6. Don't overdo.
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Perfume
Pens
Mobiles / PDAs
Wrist Watch
Spectacles
Chains/Cuff links
Rings
Wallet
Bags
Handkerchief
Hair
Under Garments
Shirt
Tie/Tie Pin
Belt
Trousers
Suit
Socks
Shoes
ACCESSORIES – IN YOUR DESK OR LOCKERS
Comb & Brush
Nail File & Nail Clipper
Hand Cream
Toothbrush & Paste or mouth freshener
Makeup/Shaving Kit
Nail Polish/Lacquer
Hair Spray
Lint Brush
Facial Tissue
Safety Pins
Small Sewing Kit
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JewelleryTips:1. Wear contrasting shape all the time if you have a round body
built. 2. Anything dangling such as earrings make a body silhouette slim. 3. Gold tones fit almost any skin colour. 4. Don't overdo.
Stoles/scarves1. Scarf is interesting and fun to wear, but they take practice to
make them stay perfectly in place. 2. Anchor scarves secretly with tiny safety to stop it from slipping. 3. Loop a scarf more than once to keep it steady. 4. The triangle in the back of the scarf can be tucked inside the
collar. 5. You can wear a larger square scarf loose in a middy effect by tying
the square knot lower down on your chest. 6. A wool scarf hanging loosely over a coat looks nice.
IF BUYING CORPORATE WEAR, ASK YOURSELF…
Is it appropriate for the kind of job?
Is it a fashion statement or my style?
Can I afford it?
Is it okay for my kind of physique?
Is it comfortable?
Is it right for this season, in this climate?
Is the fabric of real good quality?
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FABRIC – IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THOUGHT!
Wool, Polyester, Cashmere, Flannel,
Corduroy, Linen, Cotton, Viscose,
etc…
Wool blends for traditional formal
suit
Warm days, lightweight woolen
blends like tropical worsteds
Linen – ideal for warm, humid days
/ tropical countries
Avoid poor quality, pure synthetics
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COLORS…
Dark, Solid colors (Navy blue, Black,
Steel Grey) for the first suits
Pinstripes, Herringbones, Checks for
the additional suits
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Jackets
• Jackets can be traced back to the early 18th Century
• Grey and Black jackets came in due to soot and muddy roads
Tuxedo
• The single breasted jacket is a direct descendant of the tailcoat
• The Tuxedo made its debut in USA in 1896 when a celebrated dandy named Griswold Lorillard wore it to a white-tie-and-tails ball at an exclusive country club in Tuxedo Park, New York (founded in the 1880s by a group of prominent and wealthy New Yorkers)
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American
British
Italian
•Natural shoulder suits popularized by the Brooke Brothers
•Slightly padded shoulders, shaped and with vents
•Slightly higher shoulders, clings more tightly and is usually without vents
Lapel Roll
Front / Chest Piece
Buttons
Lining
Shoulder Pad
Arms & Sleeves
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1. Shoulder Pad
1. Layers of animal hair & Felt
2. Hanger test for quality & rigidity
3. Hanger sewn onto collar fabric
4. Zero puckering
2. Lapel Roll1. It’s a roll not a fold!
2. Stitched with zigzag & blind stitch
3. Achieved by a 3D pressing process
3.Arms, Sleeves
& Lining
1. Your hand is not a stand for your suit!
2. 100% cotton felt & hair interlining
3. Sleeve to end ½ inch above wrist
4. The inner lining helps in forming a perfect sleeve head roll
5. Lining – Silk, Acetate, Polyester or Synthetic
4.Floating
Chest Piece
1. Your suit is not an amour!!!
2. Fusing
3. Innovative 3 layers floating chest piece
4. Front canvas with 100% flannel felt
5. Buttons
1. Break resistant Corozo buttons
2. Wax coated silk gutterman threads
3. Perfect symmetry for button hole
4. High quality 100% Acetate body lining
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Single-breasted
One-button Suit (SB1)
Single-breasted
Two-button Suit (SB2)
Single-breasted
Three-button Suit (SB3)
STYLE - POWER DRESSING…
Observation: Lapel (collar) & number of buttons
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Double-breasted
single working button
Double-breasted
double working buttonDouble-breasted
three working buttons
STYLE - POWER DRESSING…
Observation: Lapel (collar)
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STYLE - POWER DRESSING…
Observation: Length, cut, pockets & number of buttons
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Observation: Cut, pockets & number of buttons
Wrap skirt / Wrap around skirt
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Blazer Suit with 4 buttons2 button suit
POWER DRESSING…
Formal shoes & shirt when shopping for suit
Business, wear a single-breasted suit, not a blazer
/ sports coat
Always un-button the bottom coat button
Breast welt pockets are not for your Pens
Flap Pockets not for mobiles or brochures
Avoid a button down shirt with your formal suit
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GETTING THE BEST WEAR… (MAINTENANCE)
Dry clean only if apparently dirty
Never fold a suit
Never store in a plastic cover
After each wear, air out the suit
Gentle brushing with light strokes
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POWER DRESSING…
Short slim people
avoid heavy or medium patterned fabric
Tall people
wear bulky fabrics like unfinished worsteds,
tweed & flannels
Athletic people
herringbone patterns & subtle stripes
Heavy torsos
Two buttoned single-breasted jackets
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HINTS FOR “NO-BRAINER” DRESSING
Purchase all the components for an outfit at the same time,
including accessories
Co-ordinate pieces that can be mixed together for different
looks
Select the outfit and hang it outside the closet the evening
before
Take time periodically to examine and repair your garments
Make regular trips to the cleaners
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FASHION MISTAKES
Wearing the wrong colors
Wearing too much makeup
Wearing clothes that are too small
Chipped nail polish
An old-fashioned hairstyle or messy hair
Messy Shoes or wrong shoes for your outfit
Roots that show
Bras and bra straps that show
Mismatched hose
Wearing inappropriate clothes
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KEEP IN MIND – WARDROBE
START by simplifying your wardrobe
Discard outgrown clothes
Discard/donate clothes you never wear
Repair things immediately
Take care of clothing according to their label cleaning
instructions (dry clean or hang dry, etc.)
Don't buy clothes with exaggerated designs and colours-
can’t repeat them often
Toilet habits
Eating habits
Politeness
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Grooming starts with cleanliness, body care, posture
Understanding your figure - it’s plus and minus points - and
showcasing suitably
Planning ahead when possible - iron/polish/accessorize
Building your wardrobe - collect a few classic items that will help for
non-inspired days
Only the best - discard everything that is damaged, out-dated,
unflattering, ill-fitting
Mixing colours as nature would - be imaginative without jarring
Confidence - every item in your closet should make you happy
BRANDS:
Quality shows... and lasts. If it is a brand, flaunt it tastefully
If it is not, go for discreet or no-logo products. Worn well, almost
anything will look nice
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KEEP IN MIND - GROSSIES
Dirt, stickiness/ wetness
Odours - body, oral, unpleasant products
Hair - sticking out of nose/ears
Unclean nose, ears, teeth.
Goop in corners of the eyes and mouth.
Lipstick on teeth
Torn clothes
Tight clothes - camel toes, strained stretch
material, bulges
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KEEP IN MIND - COLOURS
Balance of light and dark colours offer the best effect. For
instance, exposing light skin at the neckline when wearing a dark
dress.
Strong colours like red and orange can dampen other colours. So
used in small amounts it can make a solid colour stand out.
An outfit will look smaller in a dark colour (dark colours seem to
move away from you)
They appear larger in a light colour (these appear to come
forward). So white is more expansive than black.
Colours look dramatically different depending on lighting
(natural/artificial), indoor/outdoor).
The same colour worn from head to toe (monochromatic) has
slimming and elongating effect.
Dressing in contrasting colours and blocks or patterns i.e.
dividing the body into numerous colours, shortens and widens.
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KEEP IN MIND - CAMOUFLAGE
You can direct the viewer's eye to flattering spots- focal
points. For instance:
Earrings, dramatic makeup or a ruffled neck top can draw
the eye to the face
Slits and high heels can draw the eye to the legs
Jewellery against dark clothing can draw attention away
from the body flaws
So can vets, jackets, sweaters, shawl/stoles
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KEEP IN MIND – TALL & FULL
Do Don’t
1. Clothing must fit well,
accentuate curves
2. Black, navy, brown are good
dark colours for slimming, but
it must suit the weather and
occasion
3. Do monochromatic
4. De-emphasize the top-heavy
figure by wearing simple,
uncluttered styling for tops
5. Hip or mid-thigh length jackets,
coats, long cardigans are good.
6. Simple, soft draping sleeves,
dark colours and tones are
advisable.
7. Patterns should be small and
muted.
1. Don't wear skin-tight or too
loose clothing
2. Avoid front-pleated trousers, or
pleated skirts.
3. Avoid too many details -
pockets, neck/collar details,
ruffles, pleats, gathers, tucks.
4. Avoid short flowy skirts,
instead, opt for fitting ones
5. Avoid empire cuts (flowing from
just below the bust)
6. No packed sequin dresses -
these tend to enlarge figure
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KEEP IN MIND – TROUSER FIT
Baggy makes you look smaller
For long waisted - Always wear high waist with plain belt
For short waisted - Low rise with a belt that matches the top of
your outfit
For low hip bumps - Avoid snug fit, use straight legs instead
For short legs - High waist, fitted full length create longer line
For protruding stomach - Stretch without side and back zippers.
No buttons.
For large derriere - Avoid fancy detailed large back pockets.
For flat derriere - Fancy detailed large back pockets are good.
For heavy thighs - Snug fit with back pockets. Avoid anything
very loose.
For thin thighs - Baggy front pockets are essential.
For thick waist - Avoid pleated and wide waistband with or
without belts.
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KEEP IN MIND – SKIN CARE
Your skin is your best base and accessory
Basics - Exfoliate, Epilate, Moisturise
Bleach every 4 weeks for that glow
Also, know your skin type (oily, combination, normal, dry,
etc) and treat/ use make-up accordingly
OPTIMUM SLEEP
DRINK LOTS OF WATER
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WE SHOULD ALL LEARN FROM THE WEATHER,
IT NEVER PAYS ATTENTION TO CRITICS…
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BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
Letitia Balridge’s New Complete Guide to Executive Manners –
Letitia Balridges
Power Etiquette – What You Don’t Know can Kill Your Career –
Dana May Casperson
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