You want your work to run its course, but visual appearance has almost as much power as your last positive review. Human resource managers suggest dressing for the job you want, not what you have.
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Part 1 of 2: Choosing Clothes for Work
Step 1. Investigate the company culture before you have a meeting or go for an interview
While there are many ways for you to dress modestly, asking an employee or crossing the company headquarters will tell you what formal business or business casual attire the company expects.
In addition, this method can also tell you about how employees dress, wear colored or dark clothes
Step 2. Imagine using a formal view
If you can't find what the company or client likes, wear a suit, loafers and classic accessories. You will most likely make a good impression with the outfit, as long as you stay presentable in the formal attire.
One expert said, always dress one level above social class. Trying to dress higher than your social level may work against you, but dressing according to your manager may put you in their shoes
Step 3. Read the dress code
When you get a job, stick to the dress code. Usually you can find this out if the company recommends wearing casual, business casual, or business formal clothes.
Step 4. Wait for your manager to dress casually before you do
For women, wearing socks that show bare feet is acceptable to management. However, if you work in an environment with an aging manager, this can come across as unprofessional.
Step 5. Wear appropriate clothing
Wearing clothes that are too tight can seem impolite. Wearing clothes that are too loose can look like borrowed clothes or like asking to be removed.
- Next time you go shopping, measure your hips, waist, chest and leg length to make it easier to find clothes that fit your size.
- Take loose-fitting clothes to a tailor or seamstress. Some tailors also repair clothes to keep clothes looking like new.
Step 6. Invest in self-care as well as in your clothes
Get your hair cut at least every six weeks. Men are better off getting a clean shave or taking good care of a beard or mustache.
- If you can't afford nail care, it's enough to trim your nails at home. Nails that are too long can give you the wrong attention.
- Keep the natural color of your hair. If you want to dye your hair, choose a color that looks natural.
Step 7. Avoid ordinary clothes which can be very disappointing
It is like flip flops, short skirts, shorts, tank tops, sweaters and jeans.
Step 8. Wear a skirt that is knee-deep or longer
Abandon trends like pencil skirts or maxi skirts because there are much better options for women who look feminine yet professional.
Step 9. Cover tattoos and other body makeup
Use a cap on your piercing during weekdays. Some people have a bad prejudice against people with body makeup, so it's not a good thing to make an impression at work.
Part 2 of 2: Dressing for Promotion
Step 1. Invest in some designer accessories
People associate money with success, so wearing an expensive scarf, belt, watch or suit can make your boss feel your prosperity.
Step 2. Don't use too many designer pieces
Unless you work in fashion. If you only have a low salary, but you only wear designer clothes, your boss will think that you are not good at managing finances and are not modest.
Step 3. Wear clean and tidy clothes
If you can't or don't have time to iron your pants or shirts, give them to the nearest laundry service. You may need to spend more money to get a promotion.
The same goes for a casual business environment. Trousers and dresses should not look wrinkled
Step 4. Change your shoes when they are no longer shiny
If it's your favorite shoe, order a new pair or take it to a cobbler to replace the sole and repair the finish.
Step 5. Dress up for evening dinners, gatherings and parties
Choose your settings the day before if you expect to be in a hurry.
Step 6. Have an equal number of white and black, dark blue, gray, or dark brown trouser and suit suits
In the past, older people tended to dress modestly and stiffly, so use color in your accessories, rather than your basic outfit.
Step 7. Add colored items if the situation allows
If your company seems to value people who dress more attractively, try using lighter colors and some fashion cuts. If a company party is coming up and you want the CEO to notice you, choose a shirt color or tie color that's a little out of the ordinary, but still modest.
