Dressing up neatly will always be important, more so in a corporate sector. This is not to say that you should dress up neat to work and be shabby at home. Every place and setting requires certain decorum. If you can strike a balance, nothing like it. Whether you are a manager, an executive, a doctor, an interior designer, a writer or an architect — dressing up to work in style can make your colleagues and clients look up to you.
Men
Men look best with neat hairstyles, though long hair for men is in, but it does not suit everyone. Men who are tall and well built can carry long hair better. They can sport such a look even at work, provided it is neatly gelled or tied into a ponytail with formal wear. Shaving, well-trimmed finger and toenails are equally important. If you can get yourself a good face clean up, a body massage and pedicure and manicure, nothing like it. If you think you can carry off bright colours, irrespective of your complexion, go ahead. If you want to play it safe, stick to basics. Go for crisp white, lemon yellow or light blue shirts. Compliment them with black, brown or steel grey trousers. These days, flat front trousers are in. Avoid baggy type trousers to work. Don't forget to match your shoes with your belt. Both should be of the same colour. Always wear polished shoes to work. Carry a neatly ironed handkerchief at all times. Remember; in power dressing, small details matter and people do take notice.
Please do justice to your body type, irrespective of whether you are fat or thin, tall or short. Avoid wearing shirts bigger than your size or loose trousers. Make it a point to wear fitting clothes. If your job requires you to wear a tie, stick to the silk ones. Polyester and synthetic ties show poorly on you. On weekend dressing, well fitted jeans, a white kurta and brown suede shoes/slip-ons look classy. Pay attention to your accessories at all times.
Women
It may sound repetitive and clichéd, but a neat haircut, monthly face clean ups/facials, pedicure and manicure are a must for a complete power dresser. Just imagine, your clothes are neat, but your feet are dirty, unkempt and you've not had time to remove the nail polish, which is chipping off. For a frequent new look, tie your hair differently or comb it in a different fashion. One day a bun, the other a pony tail and so on. Keep make-up and accessories to the minimum. Also avoid shocking or florescent colours. Crisp cotton saris with block prints look very elegant. Plain cotton salwar-kurta, with a silk or georgette printed duppatta look classy. Carry a brown, tan or a black leather bag to office. You should be able to fit in — a diary, cell phone, comb and small knick-knacks with ease in your bag. Wear shoes that you will be comfortable in. Avoid high heels. Power dressing to work does not mean wearing expensive and branded clothes. You can be dressed simple, but if you're neat and well groomed, you will be called a power dresser.
Published in The Hindu, Kochi, Pondicherry, Trivandrum & Trichy
Link: http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/04/26/stories/2007042601320300.htm (Kochi edition, April 26, 2007)
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