The Dress Code, Handled with Emotional Intelligence
It strikes terror in the heart of some of us, while others ignore it completely. Some of us are relieved there is one; others of us resent it. The Dress Code: Does it affect your career, affect whether you're hired or not, affect how you're treated on the job? Definitely. How do you ?manage' this particular area of your life? It requires emotional intelligence ? some awareness, creativity, flexibility and intuition, and a whole lot of common sense. For instance, in former years I applied for a job at a major international law firm.
At the interview, we were handed one sheet of instructions. The second item they chose to put on this piece of paper was, "Since you have chosen to work in a conservative work environment..."It went on to outline their strict dress code. Two of us were hired. The other one later complained to me about the dress code there. I maintain - she knew when she signed up, she agreed to it, she had no leg to stand on.
If you like to work out certain, um, conflicts in your life via the dress code, that's your choice. Otherwise, here are some tips.THE POLICYBelieve what you read. Part of EQ is reality-testing. If you're a free spirit who likes to express herself through wardrobe and accessories, don't work for a conservative law firm. Being provocative is not emotionally intelligent.THE REALITYThere's the P&P manual, and then there's what really goes on.
They don't always coincide. Once you're hired and working, EQ would suggest that you observe those around you and fit in. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."THE BASICS?Start with neat and clean. No rumples, stains, frayed edges, hanging hemlines. Your clothes should look and smell clean and tidy.?Make sure your clothes fit.?Go easy on trends.
A zebra-striped accent is okay. A total zebra look ?save it for a social occasion.?Watch "heaviness". Don't load yourself down with big jewelry or weighty fabrics. ?Watch what you do around your face. You should ?set your face off,' not outshine it.
?Aim for a smooth look ? no underwear lines, for instance.?Get the classics. The Little Black Dress really can get you everywhere ? wear the right ?tone' of jewelry depending on your skin tone ? pearls, gold, silver, it makes all the difference. Experiment. Black slacks and a white blouse (ivory, if you look sick in white, like I do) can take you anywhere.?De-clutter. Less is more.?Look at yourself in the mirror and see what you see.
If you're applying for work at a business or corporation, err on the side of conservatism. If you work in an artistic field, you will, of course, have latitude. You likewise have some latitude if you're really good in a highly competitive filed. Though I might not go so far as my young friend and computer genius with the 4.0, who told me, "I could show up for an interview with a bone in my nose and they'd hired me." CASUAL DAYOften a nightmare for managers. Have you seen that memo circulating the Internet that starts out "Starting May 1 we will have Casual Day on Fridays", proceeds through "dashikis, turbans, bikinis, and gold lame jumpsuits are not..." and ends with "Casual Day has been canceled."Some companies use phrases like "client dress code" and "meeting dress code" to help the good-taste-challenged.
If they don't, use your common sense, quintessential EQ. If there's a big meeting, or clients coming to the office, dress accordingly. WHAT'S IN & WHAT'S OUTThe other day a friend of mine (we live in TX) was heading for the D. C. area and asked for my advice re: wardrobe.
I told her no florals, no bright colors..." She interrupted with "How do YOU know?" Well, because I get around. I look around. I care. My family moved every 2-3 years when I was growing up and in the summers I went to my grandmother's in a rural Texas town. I got tired of being made fun, so I learned to learn quick.
"Being made fun of" in the adult world can mean missing promotions, or being fired. SO HOW TO FIND OUT MORE? ?People-watch. When you see someone well put-together, who looks really good, analyze why. Color? Fabric? Accessories or lack of them? ?People-ask. I can't think of anything more flattering than to be asked how I manage to look so good.
Ask and you can learn theory. One thing you'll likely pick up, a la EQ, is that the person delights in dressing as they do. They're having fun. They're creative. Then remember, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."?Read magazines.
Find some middle-of-the road magazine, something down-to-earth. Try "Marie Claire." It's a bit pricey but you can apply what you learn in a resale shop. FOR INSTANCE: They have "The Best Jeans to Flatter Your Shape." "Great-fitting jeans are the ultimate wardrobe essential?and the hardest to find," they say. I agree. The editors' pick for all figures happens to be $138, but I'd pay that just to see if they actually flattered me: http://magazines.ivillage.com/marieclaire .?Watch tv shows with fashion in mind.
Anchor people are good, too.?Use the Internet. ?Watch who compliments you. One time I had on something I will not describe to you, and a teenaged boy with purple spikey hair and 5 earrings brushed past me in the store and said, "Like, dude, cool outfit." It went in the trash. What was I thinking? ?Work with a coach. Like everything else, dressing appropriately and attractively can be learned, and it can make a difference in your life.
The greatest accessory you can have is self-assurance. If you do your homework, you'll know you look right, and then you'll feel right. Personal Power!.
Earnshaw’s Honors The Best In Children’s Wear Design At The 2005 Earnie Nomination Party
New York (ContentDesk) October 27, 2005 -- Earnshaws, the leading childrens wear trade magazine, recognized the nominees for its 2005 Earnie Awards during a cocktail party held on October 24. The award honors retailers choices for the best in childrens apparel design for the year. Earnshaws new owner, Symphony Publishing, is honored to continue the tradition of celebrating the childrens wear industry with the Earnie Awards. It is always our goal at Earnshaws to foster the growth of the industry, the success of our retailers and the continued innovation of designers, stated Ross Garnick, publisher of Earnshaws magazine. The Earnie nominee party gave us the perfect opportunity to network with key industry retailers and manufacturers. The industry is always excited to hear who has been nominated for this prestigious award, said Caletha Crawford, Earnshaws editor in chief. The Earnies gives retailers an opportunity to show their appreciation of manufacturers and brands that...
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A Mass Customization Revolution
A Mass Customization RevolutionThe Industrial RevolutionThe great social and economic changes due to the introduction of machine and power tools and large-scale industrial production began in 1760. Through the first 70 years of this century, the US was the industrial giant of the world. In 1960 the words "Made in Japan" was thought to be a joke. By 1980, those same words had become the standard for manufacturing. In 1985, U.S.
manufacturing was in a deep depression. Products were too costly, of poor quality and not innovative enough.Now, again, America is ranked No. 1 in manufacturing (World Competitiveness Report, 1996).Mass customizationAmerica's No. 1 standing is primarily due to the manufacturing revolution that has been under way since 1985. This quiet revolution is built on the unsurpassed innovative spirit of the American people.
Innovation is one of the qualities upon which America is founded. American manufactures are the world's leading innovators. The right combination...
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Baseball Cap Turns Fifty
Golfers wear them and so do Brownies. Every Hollywood director since Steven Spielberg did ?Jaws' considers it part of their work wardrobe. It's a US import which like jeans, has become a design classic and an integral part of global culture. And this year it has a special birthday. The baseball cap is fifty.Up until 1954, it was up to individual baseball players to choose a hat to keep the sun out their eyes.
Some went for straw boaters, others preferred jockey caps. There was no consistency amongst players, let alone teams. So, in 1954, a hat company came up with the standard issue cap known as the ?59Fifty'. This brought uniformity to the game and fifty years on, it's still the official cap of Major League Baseball.In the late 70s and early 80s the American public became interested in wearing the caps worn by their favourite team and the big names in the game. The trend took hold and the baseball cap eventually made its way into every part of American society, including Hollywood...
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A Special Kind Of Love
My grandmother taught me to crochet the moment my clumsy, chubby fingers could hold a crochet hook. By the time that I was six, she handed me her sewing needles to thread for her because her eyes could no longer see the needle's eye. When I was eight, my mother spent all of her precious off-work night-time hours making me a spring wardrobe that I can still describe in minute detail, right down to the rick-rack that trimmed the red kerchief that matched the tulip sprigged sleeveless dress. I can recall precisely the colors and patterns of the nightgowns my grandmother sewed for me. My brothers will tell you that they've never worn anything so warm and comfortable as Nana's knitted socks.
I even remember the weight of the stocking cap my mother knit to match the checkerboard cardigan - that matched the blue one she knit for my brother.There is a magic in handmade clothing that transcends the colors, the styles, even the quality of the handiwork. It's as if every stitch and every...
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Got A Closet Full of Trendy Clothes? Watch Out!
You just bought a pair of Ugg boots to go with your hip hugger jeans and trucker cap. And that's not all. You scour the fashion magazines for the latest trends, then go running out to fill your closet. Trendy is good, right? Uh, not so fast. Keeping abreast of the trends in fashion is essential to not looking outdated, but having a closet full of trendy clothes can quickly turn into a big waste of time and money, unless you're Paris Hilton.
Maybe Paris can afford to buy and discard clothes like candy, but the average woman needs a wardrobe with some staying power.All the fashion experts agree that you should build your wardrobe around classic pieces like: blazers, tailored suits, neutral bottoms and tops. Classic clothing lasts for years and is very versatile. On the other hand, trends come and go. Those Ugg boots you just bought along with the trucker caps are already pass? (according to fashionistas in the know). You can either give them away to Good Will or keep wearing them...
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Tropi-Ties Swimwear to Show its 2005/2006 Signature Collection Swimwear Line at MAGIC, Las Vegas
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May 28 2005 -- Tropi-Ties Swimwear, one of the leading online swimwear retailers, (http://tropi-ties.com,) will be showing their Signature Collection of swimwear this summer, at the upcoming MAGIC apparel show in Las Vegas. Tropi-Ties Signature line has only been available to consumers through Tropi-Ties' online catalog. However, this year, Tropi-Ties will be inviting other, "brick and mortar," retailers to carry their wares.Many of the 2005 styles will be carried through to 2006.
However, there will be additional, custom prints and trims that were specially created exclusively for Tropi-Ties to tie in with the current line.
This season Tropi-Ties will be focusing on earth tones, as well as a red, white and blue euro look.
Turquoise and coral will also be big colors.
Look for some vintage accents and trims."I've been busy working on creating a lot of our very, own, prints...
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How to Avoid Weight Gain During Chemotherapy
For Patsy M., the cancer was bad enough.Then came the chemo and her energy level took a dramatic tumble while her once trim figure ballooned. She tried watching what she ate. Cut down on portions. Nothing helped. The weight kept climbing.
When she asked her doctor she was told to exercise. It was the best answer to chemo weight-gain. This wasn't what she wanted to hear. She didn't feel like exercising. Some days it was all she could do to move from bed to couch.Then a friend told her about a neighbor who was going through chemo as if it was a Sunday school picnic.
She continued shopping, visiting friends AND EXERCISING. Claimed it had to do with taking some simple sugars called glyconutritionals. "Sounds like one of those whiz-bang miracle things, if you ask me," Patsy replied. "You see them advertised all the time and most of them don't have a stitch of healing in them." Her friend nodded, "I agree, except glyconutritional is a scientific name not a brand name. And my...
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A SELF-TEST FOR MEN: DO YOU LOOK OLDER THAN YOU FEEL?
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