It’s been obvious during these last few months of self-isolation that the natural human tendency is to dress for comfort. Lounge and athletic wear have taken the place of suits, dresses, and even jeans. Gone for now are the days of fussing with a tie,…
Now that, for the foreseeable future, due to Covid19, Virtual Meetings are the new normal, it’s easy to slide into a super casual, work from home vibe and not worry about it. The fact is that visual impressions still matter, and sprucing up a little…
If a lot of new fashion looks like pieces you currently have in your closet it’s time to start using what you own already. Often we think that when something comes “back” in style it’s significantly different but I am here to tell you it…
What is BANK? BANK teaches that people respond differently to various selling techniques based on their buying personality. Selling becomes easier when you align your personality with that of your clients. BANK divides these personalities into four groups based on their values and what is…
The big fashion news for Fall and business casual is that the preppy look rules. If you remember the Official Preppy Handbook, you will recognize many of the styles. These include such looks as tweed, plaid, scarves and scarf patterns, suede boots, and lots of…
It’s sometimes tricky to know what to wear for an event. Here’s a list of what to wear for any spring event, or place you might get invited to this spring! 1. Awards Event Most awards events or dinners are on the formal or business formal…
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…
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.…
We are continuously creating a non-verbal communication message and sending quiet cues through body language. In addition to wearing clothing that furthers your goals, non-verbal communication can be a tool to send certain messages. Posture, eye contact, hand gestures and stance all play a part…
