Do you have a budget to meet? Things are tight? It’s not always easy to choose clothing that is “quality friendly” and which also has the look you’re aiming for. There are a number of things you can do.
One is making a list of what you want in your basic wardrobe. What clothing you will need for how you spend most of your time. Work can be easy if a uniform is worn – but not so easy if you are in an office environment and need an upmarket look. Easier if you have more cash to spare. More difficult if you are just about to start a new job. A basic wardrobe is better themed around a few colours such as blue, grey, beige (although be careful as this colour can call for a lot more maintenance stain wise). Bring colour into your wardrobe with coloured accessories rather than having too much in your clothing – at least at the start of gettting your basic wardrobe together.
Another thing you can do is shopping at change of seasons (if that works in time wise) and even consider buying good second hand clothing. There are people who put on weight and they are only selling clothing for that reason. Remember also good brands are often good buys.
In regards to a basic wardrobe – you can’t go past a pair of black pants. They are so versitile – you can dress them up or down. Whether for a formal interview or going for a more casual artistic conference (where the colour splash is ast the top of your person) you can’t go passed black bottoms. Two pairs is even better.
Remember to take extra care of your nails, hair, light make-up and neatly washed and ironed clothing. It not only makes you look a million dollars – it shows you care.
Last on the list (at least for this short article) is shoes! Nothing is such a downheel look as shoes that are nearly worn out. It is so worth it to pay for comfortable and quality shoes. Keep them well maintained with leather polish and lack of scuff marks on the heels. Nothing pulls your look down more than badly maintained shoe wear.
Most of all – remember to keep your shoulders straight (practise against a wall – often!) a smile on your dial!, and be ever ready to work well in whatever position life calls you to.
~ My Salt & Seasons ~ 