DRESS YOUR BEST:

A few days ago,  I attended a presentation by FIT Professor, and Fashion Industry Consultant, Anastasia C. Ben-Gurion about dressing your best.  I enjoy investing time in selecting my outfits, and I like wearing all sorts of styles, from elegant to creative. Dressing your best is essential for that first blind date or even for a job interview.  She said the components of first impressions are:

·       55%  Appearance

·       38%  Vocal and tone of voice

·       7%    Words

So be conscious of your dressing, because people make judgments about you in under 10 seconds, based mostly on the way you are dressed, and your body language.  The essential business outfit is: neutral colored ensemble with a dark jacket or blazer.  You can accessorize it with some jewelry but nothing too dramatic. Perhaps pearls are appropriate. And if you are trying to climb the corporate ladder, steer away from pastels! Good luck!