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Simple Style Tips  

For Women:

• Invest your clothing budget on classic pieces in better fabrics and workmanship. For seasonal trends, a trip to Target is enough to add trendy accessories to your closet at prices you won’t regret. Remember Less is More!

• Less is definitely more when it comes to accessories. A great watch, earrings or necklace can make the outfit. Rather than risk a look that’s too busy, get dressed, look in the mirror and take off one item.

• Play up only one of your physical assets per outfit. If you’re going to be showing shoulder and neckline, show a little less leg and vice versa.

• Foundations or undergarments are everything—the basics of every great look. A good fitting bra and the proper fitting panty are both extremely important for that perfect look. If your undergarments don’t fit properly, your clothes will not look their best.

• Leave the half bras or skimpy panties for the boudoir and sexy negligees. They do not belong under business dress.

• Find a great tailor. Simple alterations creating a good fit will make you look and feel great while enhancing your figure. Keep clothes impeccably clean and well pressed.

• Shoes – Keep them simple, polished and avoid worn heels. Pumps are the best for business. Shoes say a lot about your total look and about you. Save the strap shoe for a dressier or evening look.

• A briefcase is a very important accessory. Select one in quality leather. Dark leathers look more expensive.

• When you dress authentically for you as an individual and for your physical being, your appearance makes a strong statement about your personality, values, attitudes and interests. The way you look affects the way others respond and react to you.

Simple Style Tips

For Men:

• Invest your clothing budget on classic basic pieces in better fabrics and good workmanship. They will give you better wear. If you drive a lot, buy two same trousers.

• Find and use a great tailor. Proper fit is most important for a finished and polished look. If it fits well you will look and feel great.

• Coordinate your shirts and ties with your trousers to stand alone if you choose to remove your coat in the office. You will always have a complete and polished look. Ready to welcome the unexpected client.

• It is also smart to coordinate your sport shirts and trousers to hold the look together if you choose to remove your coat in the office. Always keep your coat close at hand during your stay at office.

• Shoes—Keep your shoes in top repair and polished. Avoid worn heels and/or soles. Match sox with shoes.

• A briefcase is a very important accessory. Select quality leather and keep in mind that darker leathers look more expensive.

• Keep your shirts, suits, coats and/or trousers pressed and well kept.

• Maintain a good haircut and keep fingernails well manicured. While at the barbers have him check for and remove unsightly hair from nose and ears.

• Make sure clothes are cleaned before storing. It will discourage the moths from eating away at your clothes.

• Remember that your appearance makes a strong statement about your personality, values, attitudes, interests, knowledge, abilities, roles and goals. The way you look affects the way others respond and react to you.

• Research shows that employers are willing to pay higher salaries to well dressed applicants.

 

COMMON SIMPLE COURTESIES MEAN BIG RETURNS.

Good Manners Matter

• Today we realize the manner on how we present ourselves and behave in life are a very large and important part of our personal and professional image. Good manners contribute to a positive first and lasting impression in social and business situations. They advance our reputation. You never have a second chance for that first impression.

• Feelings of self-confidence and comfort come with the practice of knowing how to behave in certain situations. The practice of these guidelines spells refinement and your personal caring for others.

• Respect is, in fact at the heart of good manners. All good manners are based on thoughtfulness for others and respect for them as individuals of equal value. It is the essence of the Golden Rule. Do unto others, as you would like done to you. It is all very simple.

• The practice of these niceties can make life a bit happier and enjoyable for everyone. Good manners are said to be two-thirds common sense and one-third kindness. The respect for others can truly be empowering.

• Good manners are essential in business, whether it is in negotiating a business contract or selling products in the global marketplace. With more companies, worldwide, selling the same product the competition is greater. Our customers will select the person who treats them well. So, it is a matter of outclassing the competition.

• The sensitivity to other people, their culture, values and their customs. This could possible make or break a deal. Good manners are common courtesies and good judgment.

• Many more business deals are being conducted at the dining room table. Oftentimes interviews are conducted during lunch or dinner. It is very important to hone your savvy in the dining room as well as in the boardroom.

The Research Institute of America reports statistics that reflect how you, your company, or your organization may be perceived, depending on how they are treated.

• 96% of unhappy people never complain about discourtesies.
• Up to 91% of these individuals make a point of not doing business with the company or organization again.
• Moreover, 13% of these people tell at least 20 other people about the poor service they received.
• Manners may be even more important in business relations today than ever before because they have gotten so bad. Well-mannered employees with social skills, who act properly and with assurance, have a definite edge and positive impact over their competition.