Now that heavy winter coat season is over, it’s time to pay attention to what’s underneath, namely your spring wardrobe. Those who know me, realize that I recommend building your wardrobe gradually, season by season, not all at once. This will ensure you have a…
Experience, check. Internship, check. Degree, check. To your interviewer you look good on paper. But how well do you actually look? A lot of people underestimate the importance of dressing well. They make excuses, “I’m not that stylish, I’ve never really been into fashion.” But…
I am often asked what direction business dress is headed in, is it getting more formal, back towards suits and ties as the norm, or is it on a continual downward spiral, getting more casual with fewer rules and standards every day? The answer is…
As we begin 2014 I want to focus on which new trends to watch out for. Some of these can be incorporated now into your wardrobe, while others will need to wait until the weather warms up. As your fashion consultant I’m encouraging you to…
Years ago, it used to be that your work and weekend wardrobes were separate. The understanding today is that business casual has become the accepted standard of office attire in many industries, and, along with the extension of the workweek into evening and weekend hours,…
How many of these statements on summer business dress have you heard? “Summer is the only time I get to wear what I want to the office” “Summer business casual is less strict than other times of the year” “Our office is always cold (hot),…
As I was out and about today I realized that it’s one of the few springs in memory that necessitate a “spring coat”. Growing up every year my mother bought me a spring coat, which was in a lightweight tapered style, often belted and usually…
You have undoubtedly heard the expression “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have”. This is good advice, but leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The job you want might be at another company which has a different dress code. The job you…
I was in Paris, shortly before Fashion Week 2013. The city was getting ready, and fashionistas were out and about. The city looked beautiful. The shop windows were meticulously displayed. Below are are some of my observations: 1. Saw lots of scarves, men wear them…
After attending the Spring 2013 MrKet and NY Designer Forum Shows for Men, I came away with a few conclusions. First of all, menswear trends move less quickly than women’s, so most of what is in your wardrobe, assuming it fits, is still wearable. However,…