Fresh, Clean, and Fly in Corporate America: Grooming and Image Secrets to Power, Style, and Grace
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Transcript of Fresh, Clean, and Fly in Corporate America: Grooming and Image Secrets to Power, Style, and Grace
FRESH, CLEAN & FLYIn Corporate America: Grooming &Image Secrets to Power, Style & Grace
Overview of Topics• Introduction• Why Look Fresh, Clean, & Fly• Power, Style, & Grace• Top 5 Secrets of Fresh, Clean, & Fly• Just For Men Quick Tips• Conclusion• Questions
Why Look Fresh, Clean & Fly?• 1st impressions are everything!• Your image speaks volumes
about your character & competence
Let’s Define Power, Style & Grace• Power: Authority & influence• Style: Distinctive expression• Grace: Swag, confidence that
makes everything look easy
The Secrets
• Attention to Detail• Classic Wardrobe• Power Colors• Accessorize• Make It Look Easy
SECRET: Attention To Detail • Demonstrates a mindful individual
who cares about their work.
– Nails clean / manicured– Minimal makeup– Light perfume– Wrinkle/lint free clothes– Hygiene
SECRET: Attention To Detail
VS
French Manicure Stiletto Nails
Which do you rock for your next client meeting?
SECRET: Classic Wardrobe Foundation
Business Attire• Skirt / Pant Suit• Skirt / Pant Separates• Blouse / Shell• Pumps 3” or Lower• Kitten Heels• Nude Hosiery• Trench / Wool Coat
Trends fade but classics stand the test of time
SECRET: Classic Wardrobe Foundation
Business Casual
• Blazer• Cardigan• Blouse• Pants / Skirt• Sheath Dress
Trends fade but classics stand the test of time
Business or Business Casual?
VS
• Depends on your employer, day of the week and the audience.• Both attire types should be neat, clean and preferably stylish!
QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Understand The Environment You Work In
– How do people dress where you work day to day?• Manufacturing Plant vs Office• Safety• Working in a Laboratory
• Hair– Beards, Curls, Locks, and More!
• Body Type– Feel Good In Your Clothes
• Use Your Dress To Your Advantage• Your Performance Should Match Your Dress• Have a Stand Out Feature
– Perform, Perform, Perform. – Dress
QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Understand The Environment You Work In
– How do people dress where you work day to day?• Manufacturing Plant • Office• Working in a Laboratory
VS
QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Hair
– Beards, Curls, Locks, and More!– Both Looks Are Neat and Sharp, But Which
One Fits Your working Environment?
VS
QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Body Type
– Feel Good About You– Feel Good In Your Clothes– Don’t worry about the Questions
VS
QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Your Performance Should Match Your Dress
– Perform, Perform, Perform. – Dress
• Have a Stand Out Feature– Subtle, But You.– My Personal Choice: Wood Watches
SECRET: Accessorize
• Extend your wardrobe• Add style & sophistication• Remember, less is more
• Watches• Bracelets• Necklaces• Brooches
• Scarves• Glasses• Belts• Earrings
Accessories
SECRET: Power Colors
Expert / Authority
Approachable Assertive / Initiator
DependableTrustworthy / Loyal
Exclusive / Formal
What message do you want to convey?
SECRET: Make It Look Easy
• Be yourself• Stand tall• Speak slowly• Smile genuinely• Win the staring contest
SECRET: Resources
• Blogs– Corporette.com
• Social Media– Pinterest & Polyvore
• Personal Stylists– Polished Image & Style– Nordstrom Personal Stylist (Free)
• How to – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dye0Lr-bx8Y– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo63ZPVW8Gw
SECRET: Affordability Tips• Clearance Racks
– must go price clearance prices or out of season– BCBG, Cache, Nordstrom, Macy’s, etc
• Consignment Shops• Online wholesale like Eric Dress and LinkShe• Discount Fashion (K&G, TJ Max, etc)• Trunk Sales• Trade Stores (usually colleges and universities)• Outlets• Hire A Stylist(ThumbTack, Etc.)