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Chloe Anagnos

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The Basics You Should Upgrade (Or Inspect) Each Year

January 29, 2020 · In: Fashion

Fashion may be a passion for some, but clothes are clothes and some wear out faster than others. These basics should be upgraded (or at least inspected and professionally repaired/cleaned) each year.

Underthings & Tights & Socks

Unless you wash and dry your underthings and footwear regularly, these things should be replaced each year, or at least until they fall apart!

Invest in quality pieces that don’t show through your wardrobe.

Jackets & Outerwear

Look over your jackets and outerwear each year for rips, tears, broken zippers, or holes in your pockets. Have professional repairs made and/or cleaning done at a dry cleaner as needed.

Do the same for winter hats, gloves, scarves, umbrellas, and other seasonal wear.

The Little (Or Long!) Black Dress

The little black dress is something you should have in your wardrobe. Of course, you can get a longer dress if that makes you feel more comfortable – a maxi style dress also works in all situations that call for more formal or sophisticated attire. 

Formal dresses are perfect for weddings, galas, and holiday parties. Just like your seasonal wear, inspect your LBD each year for rips or stains and be sure to try it on to make sure it fits! 

Shoes

Shoes complete an outfit. You want to be sure they look good, but you also want them to be comfortable.

Shoes that are a bit tight and awkward on your feet can shatter your confidence…no matter how stylish you think they are. 

Go over your shoe collection each year and make sure that you have shoes you can actually walk in! Keep your soles clean, replace broken laces or buckles, and donate the ones that aren’t doing you (or your feet) any favors.

Add a “wardrobe basics” inspection to your yearly “to-do” list and the next time you’re out shopping, keep an eye out for sales on quality, timeless basics that you can add to your wardrobe.

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What NOT to Wear to an Interview

March 20, 2019 · In: Professional Development

Preparing for a job interview is stressful, so when you factor in attire as a critical component to the process, for many it can be overwhelming.

The most important factor of this process is deciding on a winning interview outfit, but there are a lot more clothing components that you should choose not to consider when making selections in your professional attire.

Without further adieu, here are some considerations to review when you decide what to wear to an interview, and more importantly what not to.

Whatever you wear, don’t dress too casually

You are always better suited being overdressed than under, so don’t risk trying to be trendy by showing up in your black skinny jeans surrounded by a colony of white-collar workers all dressed in pantsuits.

Do as much research as you can about the company online and see if you can make assumptions based on people who work there may be wearing (time for some stalking on LinkedIn), but when in doubt, do not underdress.

Don’t wear anything flashy

Bright neon-colored blouses, colorful dress socks, and crazy patterns may seem fun, but they ultimately lead to more distraction. You want the hiring manager to be paying more attention to you, as opposed to doing a rundown of your entire outfit while you’re speaking of your experience. Play it safe and stick to neutral colors like blue, which is said to elicit trust in an interview setting.

Don’t overdo it on the accessories

This one is more geared towards the ladies, but trust me, the last thing you want is for your new earring back to fall off and drop your earring in the middle of a sentence. Bracelets can become a token item to fidget with as well. If you’re going to accessorize, keep all jewelry items clean and simple.

Don’t wear open-toed shoes

Though some companies are becoming a bit more relaxed in their expectations, this is a safe rule to play by. Sandals can be loud, flip-flops were made for the beach, and closed-toed shoes generally elicit more professionalism. Loafers, pumps, ballet flats, or dress boots are great options to consider.

Don’t wear anything too fitted

For both sexes, form-fitting clothing can just be distracting. Get a few opinions on your wardrobe, but stick to clothing that’s comfortable but doesn’t quite fit like a glove. You don’t have to limit yourself to presidential pantsuits, but consider walking around in your clothing, and wearing it before you interview. New outfits are nice, but be sure to test them beforehand.

Don’t wear anything that isn’t ironed or pressed

Cleanliness is next to godliness, so cross your T’s, dot your I’s, and iron your shirt and pants. It’s just professional. No one wants to look at wrinkles, and having them present while you’re making a first impression is just downright unprofessional.

Don’t wear anything that isn’t you

At the end of the day, be you. Don’t feel pressured to find a new outfit, or appear to be something that doesn’t reflect who you are. Though there’s a temptation to replace your entire wardrobe, consider finding pieces you already own that reflect your personality, and add accessories like a new blazer or comfortable new pair of flats along the way to accentuate them.

The most important thing you can wear to an interview is your personality, so although your wardrobe matters, nothing else is as crucial as you being 110 percent confident in yourself.

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