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Need help dressing for work? Learn tips on office style and fashion with industry information, how-to's, shopping suggestions and do's and don't's for your office dress code.
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Dressing for Your OfficeThe basics, the rules, the tricks...and the style!
Rachel YeomansPublisher, TheWorkingWardrobe.com
@theworkwardrobe@RachelYeomans
The Run-Down● The Industry
● The Basics
● The Tricks
● The Shopping
The Industry
OR...
Your Role
OR...
The Basics
The Basics: Shopping ListWomen:
● 2 basic shift dresses● 1 pair of black pants● 1 pair of dark skinny jeans● Closed-toed comfortable shoes
○ Flats○ Pumps○ Boots
● Solid-colored blazer● Cardigan● 1 skinny belt● Hosiery/leggings● Dress socks
The Basics: Shopping ListWomen:
● Foundation● Concealer● Highlighter● Blush● Eyeshadow● Eyeliner● Lipstick/gloss● Blotting paper
The Basics: Shopping ListMen:
● 2 pairs of solid-colored slacks● 1 pair of dark jeans● 2 button-down shirts● 1 sport coat● 1 belt● 1 tie● 2 - 4 nice quality t-shirts● 2 sweaters● 1 pair of comfortable dress shoes● Dress socks
The Tricks
● Iron a button-down shirt inside out● Use a hair straightener to iron your collar● Fix a stuck zipper by rubbing it with a graphite pencil tip● Remove deodorant stains by rubbing them with a pair of jeans● Remove sweat stains with lemon juice● Prevent hosiery runs with hairspray● Clean dirty suede with stale bread crust● Restore patent leather shine with Windex● White wine removes red wine stains
The Tricks
● Remove odor from clothes with 1 part vodka and 2 parts water● Prevent sweater shedding/pilling by freezing it in a sealed plastic bag for
minimum of 3 hours before wear● Defuzz sweaters with pumice stone● Break in shoes by wearing socks and blasting with a hair dryer● When cuffing sleeves, keep the top button buttoned while you roll your
sleeves● Remove scratches on leather with a bit of lotion and Q-tip● When traveling, pack clothes in a dry cleaner bag to prevent wrinkles
The Tricks
The Tricks
The Tricks
The Tricks
The Tricks
The Shopping● Brands/Stores
○ Men: Carhartt, H&M, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Hazel○ Women: Zara, BB Dakota, Hazel, Hubba Hubba,
M2, Francesca’s● Websites
○ Bluefly.com, Ebay● Resale/Vintage Shops
○ Leahy & Ladue, Buffalo Exchange
The Shopping
Fall/Winter: Shop in February/March
Spring/Summer: Shop in July/August
