Dec 6, 2019
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I’m going to be dress coded
Legit tripped on the way to school... and I will soon get a detention
Do people actually wash pants?
Overheard in the Teacher's Lounge
Dress code
Where do american girls even buy their clothes? (For school)
New Post has been published on YSource.me - Should Dress Code Matters?
New Post has been published on http://ysource.me/2015/01/dress-code-matters/
Should Dress Code Matters?
Job interviews have not gone through many changes over the past several years. The questions are the same, the interview styles are the same – a great job interview today would likely have been a great job interview many years ago, because the qualities in a good candidate have not changed, nor have the methods of interviewing.
Interview dress code, however, has changed considerably. Not long ago, candidates were expected to show up in a suit and tie or professional dress. Thanks to the technology boom, many companies have started hiring for positions that tend to not attract business-minded workers, and so these companies have moved to a much more lax dress code – not only for interviews, but also for the jobs themselves. In fact, there are now companies that have taken the opposite approach. If you show up in a suit and tie, you may not be hired because you won’t “fit in” with the non-suit and tie crowd.
Interpreting Job Interview Dress Code
This evolution is a welcome change. Professional dress was important when new hires were expected to meet with clients often and maintain a professional appearance. But now, most jobs take place behind a computer, and the need to show up in expensive and fancy clothing has been drastically reduced.
These changes are why some jobs value employees that remain true to standard dress code protocols, while others value employees that dress more casually because it represents a relaxed aspect of their character.
The reality is that both positions may be incorrect, and they may be losing out on great candidates because of their views on interview dress code. Employers that only hire candidates that dress well are going to miss out on:
Candidates that simply cannot afford nice clothing or have a poor sense of style.
Candidates that are hard workers but not used to the professional lifestyle.
Candidates that are young and may not be aware of standard interview dress code.
At the same time, however, candidates that dress well are indicating to the employer an important quality – that they value the job enough to care about their wardrobe. This is something that employers that avoid hiring applicants that are over-dressed miss out on as well. The individual may be as casual as the office place demands, but wanted to ensure they impressed at the job interview.
Both styles of caring about an employer’s dress code have it wrong. They both argue that the way someone dresses for the interview indicates the type of person they’ll be at the workplace. It is simply not true. The way someone dresses for the interview indicates how they dress for interviews. As an employer, rather than look at dress code of important, and indicative of internal qualities, you should use how the applicant dresses as just another bit of information about the candidacy of the applicant.
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New Post has been published on YSource.me - What your work cloths say about you!
New Post has been published on http://ysource.me/2015/01/work-cloths-say/
What your work cloths say about you!
They say it takes about seven seconds to make an impression. Stained lapels will never be forgotten.
That’s the message from corporate image and fashion experts, who say that our work clothes make or break our chances of professional success.
“It is often said one should dress for the job they want, not the job they have,” says Skyler McCurine, personal stylist and founder of Le Red Balloon.
“This is backed by research. Kellogg School of Management published a study on enclothed cognition proving that clothing impacts not just our mood but our behaviour.
“What this means is that if you want a senior position at your firm, dressing the part will enable you to feel more confident and in turn cause you to act confidently.”
Is your wardrobe guilty of these common corporate fashion crimes? If so, it may be time to revamp.
No end to the ’80s
If you are still clocking-on wearing your drop-waisted twin-set, your career is in trouble.
Imogen Lamport from Inside Out Style Blog says a wearer of dated clothes is “out of touch with what is going on” and views work as unimportant.
“Their ideas are not current and they find change in the workplace difficult,” she says.
“They also may not value their work and may prefer not to be in their role as they don’t place any value on updating their work wardrobe.”
Ill-fitting threads
Are your work clothes sometimes a little too tight? Or perhaps you reach for old favourites you wore before you lost 15kg last summer?
Poorly fitting clothes can jeopardise careers as they can suggest the wearer is unrealistic (if wearing too-small clothes) or unconfident and trying to hide (if wearing oversized clothes).
Correctly sized clothes can create huge benefits for wearers, says Melanie Townson from online tailor Suit Me Up.
“Studies show when you are wearing a bespoke suit, people perceive you to be more confident, successful, flexible, and a higher earner and as we all know, first impressions are difficult to change.”
Too much information
Workplaces can be pretty staid places, right? So is it OK to wear our laciest knickers to our boardrooms? Yep. Just as long as nobody else knows.
Everything we choose to wear “expresses who we are and how we do or don’t want to fit into the workplace”, explains Lamport.
That’s why visible underwear (think: black bra under white shirt, or frills poking from slacks’ waists) tells the world you feel constrained by your workplace and probably have one foot out the door.
“It sends a message that the environment is too conservative for you and you’d rather be somewhere more creative.”
Way-too-casual
Do you work in one of those funky workplaces where every day is Casual Friday? If you don’t, do you choose to wear work clothes with the littlest formality possibility? You value comfort over anything else and the message your low-key ensemble sends the boss is you are in cruise mode, Lamport says. Employees who dress this way “are unlikely to be very ambitious or want to get the top job,” she says.
Jennie Geisker, founder and director of Geisker Shirts, thinks casual attire in the workplace can work “if everyone is one the same page”.
“I would love to walk around with red cards on Casual Fridays,” says the Perth-based online trader, referencing her experience of working with a colleague in her 20s who, Monday-to-Thursday dressed professionally for a corporate environment but, come Friday, wore her nightclub outfits to the office including gaping cowl-neck tops.
“I cringed every time I walked past her and felt terribly sorry for her peers, especially the males.”
Dirty clothes
You don’t need to be a style guru or future-mogul to know this is uncool.
Stained work clothes and/or unclean and scuffed shoes, creased business shirts and pants scream “I don’t care about my appearance”, which can translate to “I don’t care about my work”.
This may be because said-worker only wants to be judged on work performance, which is fair enough.
But the fact is human beings are hardwired to assess based on visual impressions, and bosses usually see dirty duds as poor representation of their businesses.
Stuck on replay
Do you wake up and automatically reach for your “blue suit” because it is Tuesday? When is the last time you spiced up your 9-to-5 garb by wearing a new colour or quirky accessory?
Repetitive corporate dressing can leave our employers thinking if our wardrobes are stuck in automatic pilot mode then our work ethic may also be stuck in a rut.
“The most common dress habits I continually see are people that dress in a routine,” McCurine says.
“When you are drab, especially in a creative field, position, or industry, this speaks volumes.”
McCurine says “dressing up and looking put together” shows respect to the environment you are in.
“It means your audience, co-workers and associates are worth dressing up for.”
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New Post has been published on YSource.me - What your clothes say about you
New Post has been published on http://ysource.me/2015/01/clothes-say/
What your clothes say about you
In an interview your attire plays a supporting role.
Your conduct, your interpersonal skills and your ability to articulate intelligent and well-thought-out responses to questions are the most important elements.
Appropriate attire supports your image as a person who takes the interview process seriously and understands the nature of the industry in which you are trying to become employed.
Be aware that in some industries, customer contact and image presented to the customer are critical. In such industries, your attire will be judged more critically.
Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate and well-fitting, but it should not take center stage.
If you are primarily remembered for your interview attire, this is probably because you made an error in judgment!
Dressing nicely and appropriately is a compliment to the person you meet, so if in doubt, err on the side of dressing to a higher standard than you might need to.
Even if you are aware that employees of an organization dress casually on the job, dress more formally for the interview unless you are specifically told otherwise by the employer. The interview is a professional meeting and thus a more formal occasion than daily work.
Never confuse an interview or business function with a social event. Don’t dress for a party or a date.
Not every contact with an employer requires interview attire. For some occasions business casual is appropriate. See business casual for when to wear it and what it is.
Changes in fashion may change some things, like the width of lapels, the cut of pants, or the colors of blouses, shirts and ties available in the stores. Basic professional attire does not change with the whims of fashion. A good suit should last five to ten years, depending on its quality, how hard you wear it, how well you care for it, and if it continues to fit you well. You can express fashion’s whims in your off-the-job clothes, and to some extent in your accessories.
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New Post has been published on YSource.me - Interview Colour Coordination
New Post has been published on http://ysource.me/2015/03/interview-colour-coordination/
Interview Colour Coordination
Preparing for an interview means researching the company, making sure you research if possible the interviewing panel member/s and making sure you have smart responses to anticipated questions. It also means being strategic about what to wear to an interview. Specifically, you want to choose job interview clothes and colours that will put you in the best light and may give you an advantage.
Research has shown that 85 percent of communication is non verbal, so choosing what to wear to an interview is clearly an important part of your overall presentation. It won’t make up for weak answers, but it can communicate some positive things about your personality and what you might be like to work with.
Here is what some common colours convey so you can put them to best use when getting dressed for the job interview:
Blue:You can’t go wrong with darker shades of blue, especially navy. Choosing from this powerful spectrum will project an image of someone who is in control. From the interviewer’s point of view, the color blue conjures up calm, stability, trust, truth, confidence and security. These are all great messages to send without saying a word.
Gray:After blue, gray is the second most popular color to wear for an interview. Like darker blue, it’s not a distracting color to the interviewer, which means they’ll be focused more on what you’re saying and how you’re saying it. Gray denotes sophistication, so use it to your advantage.
Black:This is a commanding color and represents authority. Black also connotes drama, so use it carefully when putting together your interview outfit. You may want to use it as an accent — like in a scarf or tie, for instance — rather than as the primary color.
Red:This is an extremely powerful colour. It’s so strong you should only use it as an accent colour. Reds are associated with energy, passion, desire, power and aggression. People think of intensity and passion when they see the color red, so use it sparingly, or it could send the wrong message to the interviewer.
White:White shirts and blouses are always a safe bet. It sends the message of simplicity, cleanliness, precision and goodness.
In this very competitive job market, give yourself every opportunity to shine in the interview. Knowing what job interview clothes to wear makes a statement about who you are. Choosing the right colors will reinforce that positive impression.
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brian, ‘14, il
brian brings in spring with a full seersucker suit, accompanied by a blue and pink bow tie. we also love the american flag pin accent!