How Do You Wear Business Casual In The Recession?
Don’t be fooled by your company’s business casual dress code. No matter how it chips away at classic business formal attire, you are dressing for work. In a down economy, a dressier appearance makes you stand out and look more professional than your peers. YOUR IMAGE AFFECTS YOUR CAREER: Define yourself by wearing clothes that are better than those of your peers. If you eventually want to be the boss, dress like the boss. If all the men wear khakis, own a pair of dress slacks. If all the women choose bare legs, wear stockings. It has been suggested that you work better when you are dressed better. INVESTMENT DRESSING: If your wardrobe needs attention, use this retail mark down environment to invest in classic pieces that you will use specifically as work attire. For men, this could be a sports jacket. For women, a beautiful cashmere sweater. Make sure your shoes are in good condition. Use a functional, quality career bag or purse. SHOP YOUR CLOSET: You may already own clothes that you
