Yes, you! Country countries at the prestigious company you have searched for is not a small performance! But how do you dress the part when your wardrobe is mainly ready for leisure – and when it needs a few months of salary to make many purchases?
Having the right professional clothing is an important way to make a winning impression. But achieving a polished look without maximizing your credit card requires strategic shopping and a high degree of self -control. You have to give priority to quality over quantity and sending away pieces that, although they would make a personal explanation, only clash with the professional persona that you hope to curate.
Building a winning professional wardrobe does not really require dozens of outfits. The secret buys fewer pieces, but with more outfit options. Still, before you make your shopping list, you will rumble through your cupboard to find out if you already have some pieces that can be eligible as an office worthy. If you already have black dress pants or a dark colored pencil skirt, switch them off your list.
You also want to take note of people’s office clothing at your new workplace. For example, you do not want to invest in a range of blazers if they are rarely worn by your colleagues – let alone your boss.
Then make your list, keep it minimal and adhere to these guidelines while you shop:
1. Be intentional about what you buy – and when
Decide on your must-haves and stay with it. Do not fall for frivolous or craze pieces. Buying impulse will acquire your wardrobe budget. Don’t worry about buying everything on your list in one go. For example, focus on the pieces that you need for the season in which you are – for example, lighter fabrics and colors for spring and summer – while you postpone the dark, heavier clothing that you need in months.
Pro -Tip: Buy the sale at the end of the seasons for a very discount on items for your professional wardrobe.
2. Stay with the base
As they say, some modes never run out of fashion. Stick to the classics – a pencil skirt, tailor -made pants, collared shirts, pumps or loafers. Buy monochromatic pieces that can be mixed and linked to stretch your outfit selection. When you are assembled well, you can have the essential pieces that create different outfits to go through your different working days.
3. Search for bargains
Mission stores and second -hand stores often have high quality pieces for a fraction of the price. And if a few pants fit perfectly, except for their height, you can use part of the money that you have saved and buy them second -hand to pay a seamstress to zoom them. If you decide to venture into a high-end store, go directly to the sales rack. Try to limit online purchases to items that you have already tried and have faith in the quality and fit.
Pro -Tip:A perfect fit gives your clothing a more expensive appearance.
4. Know where to invest wisely
The only exception that you may need TOPdollar is on your shoe selection. Think about it – your shoes get more wear than any other piece in your professional wardrobe. Pay more for a sustainable brand extends the lifespan of your shoes. What is more, if you buy wisely, you will also enjoy the comfort of a quality shoe. To get the full mileage out of your investment, you have to continue their appearance by often polishing your shoes and keeping them free from SCUF Marks. A comment for women: shoes with open toes can be the trend in fashion, but they should only be banned to non-professional settings.
5. Make sure your purchases
Once you have made your investment, you do everything to protect it. Taking care of your clothing retains their quality in the right way and reduces the need for repairs or replacements. Wash them dry and iron them according to their label instructions. Keeping your professional wardrobe clean and pressed are just as good as the clothing itself.
Pro -Tip: Both the washing machine and the dryer set to a lower temperature will extend the life of your clothing. Even more, hanging clothes to dry is a friendlier, softer way to treat them.
Last thoughts
Appearance is important in the professional world. Casual or from fashion clothing will not cut it if you want to answer respect. Dress every day for success and have sure that you present yourself as the professional you are.
Author bio
Vicky Oliver is a leading expert in the field of career development and the multi-existse author of five books, including Live as a millionaire (without having to be one) (Skyhorse, 2015), and 301 smart answers to heavy questions from business etiquette (BronBooks 2005), mentioned in the Top 10 list with “Best books for HR interview PrEP.” She is a sought-after speaker and seminar presenter and a popular media source, which has made more than 901 performances in temporary, print and online points of sale.
Vicky Oliver is the non -fiction -editor and an art editor at Enlightened magazineThe Journal of the New School Masters in Fine Arts Creative Writing, and teaches to write essays in the New York Writers workshop. She organizes co-host of the Resilient Women Series podcast for related media. For more information, visit vickyoliver.com.
