I attended a presentation recently at Gensler, the architectural firm on trends in workplace design. They talked about creating the workplace of the future. Gensler is an integrated architecture, planning and consulting firm so they are in the perfect arena to envision and design a…
How We Can Help 1. Determine Your Best Colors. An Image Consultant will teach you your best colors and the most effective way to combine them. This will enable you to create outfits that flatter without overpowering and teach you the messages you’re sending when wearing certain colors. When shopping,…
When I speak to students about Dining Etiquette at Rutgers and Montclair State, I get asked the same types of questions and realized that students and those in the workforce are often unsure of their dining etiquette. Here is a condensed list of etiquette tips that will…
I have been asked to speak recently at several outplacement firms and to groups in transition on what to wear for interviews. The advice is different from even two years ago when I advised everyone to wear a suit, regardless of the everyday dress at…
When her son, Jake, began his junior year of college in 2016, Lori began to worry. How would Jake — a film-studies major who was minoring in creative writing — ever find a decent job? She was a lawyer; her husband was a financial adviser.…
Sustainable Fashion may seem like an unusual topic for an image consultant as we likely have the reputation for buying and purchasing more than reusing or recycling clothing. However, I, personally think it’s important to consider both where our clothing is coming from and where…
Do not stress about the Do’s and Don’ts of fashion. The truth is, RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN! Your style is something that you feel and look comfortable in, not what the rule book has to say. You can create any type of look…
Many of us view vacations as a time to not worry about what to wear, and just want to hang out in casual shorts, t-shirts or bathing suits. But sometimes you want to look more polished, and if it’s a cruise or overseas trip you might…
Weddings, like many other areas of life, are getting more casual. Sure, there are still lots of black tie affairs, but you are likely to see as many dark suits there as tuxedos. How to decide what to wear? Usually a wedding invitation will include…
There are a lot of new, interesting casual styles, that you’ve probably seen, but may be unsure how to wear. Even if you bought the right piece, it’s not always clear how to pull it together. Here are some general guidelines, along with a few specific…
