Farewell Post: Keep dressing professional!

Today's  post will be my final post. I actually enjoyed posting and creating a blog more than I thought I would. I took my love for fashion and clothes and incorporated the aspect of business and turned that into my topic for my blog assignment.

I really learned that blogs are a great form of communication. They require research, personal input and great visuals to attract the reader/audience. I enjoyed researching about professional attire and learning new tips and tricks to share.

I hope my blog was a helpful resource for dressing successful in the workplace. My favourite post for this assignment would probably the wardrobe meltdown post where I talked about tips/tricks to help you prevent malfunctions with your attire.


Farewell, Remember always dress to impress!


- Vanessa

Look Chic not Cheap: Affordable Business attire

In today's post I decided to share this YouTube video I found about dressing professional but staying on a budget. I think it's a great alternative to high end department stores or other clothing retailers because you can find key wearable pieces for great prices. I enjoyed this video because as the stylist is talking there's a model featured in the video showing you a budget friendly outfit.

I think the stylist's tips are great because there easy to follow and hopefully you can find a budget friendly work outfit!

 

 

 

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MCNuH8fFnQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Business: Dressing in France

I've always wanted to travel to France, especially Paris it's always been a city I've been interested into going to. I mean France is known for their amazing fashion! I decided since my blog revolves dressing professionally it would be interesting to focus a blog on international business attire. What we consider in Canada to be "Professional" might not be in France. Entamons le vêtement d'affaires français!

 

 

 

• In France Men are accepted to wear dark suits with either a plain solid or striped dress shirt underneath
• Women In France should dress in a simple manner but still maintain elegance.
• Accessorizing is accepted while dressing and is done by many French business professionals
• During business meetings men should be clean shaven and have their hair cut and your nails must be trimmed
• Your dress shoes should be shined
• Women should wear light and minimal makeup
• Jackets and bags should be just as nice as the suit your wearing
• The French people always prefer style and maintaining a classy image over being comfortable

 

For all you future professional business employees who would love to work in France or conduct any business Internationally In France I hope you enjoyed this post! It's always interesting to learn about international cultures and their way of doing things. I thought it was interesting that the French would rather sacrifice comfort over style, I guess they don't have casual Friday's.

 

 

 

Au revoir jusqu'à ce que le prochain post

 

 

Sources: http://www.helium.com/items/226761-doing-business-in-france-dress-and-appearance

 

http://french.lovetoknow.com/French_Business_Etiquette

 

 

 

Business Etiquette Approach (Attire)

In today's post I'm going to cover Business Etiquette through attire. I think it's important because you want to leave a good impression and who wants to have a reputation of being known as a "slop"? The way you dress yourself and take care of yourself tells your boss and co-workers a lot about you. Appearance is great tool because it can give you a great impression! Let's jump into some tips!


1. Follow the dress code that is established in your workplace. There's a dress code for a reason to ensure everyone looks professional and appropriate.

2. If your on the fence and are really questioning whether you are sure of the dress code opt for being in the "business dressy" zone.

3. Good hygiene and a groomed appearance is mandatory for feeling good and looking good. You want your clothes in great shape and you want to smell and look clean too.

4.  Don't think expensive budget, your suit can cost $100 or $40 dollars it's really about finding great pieces and looking after them.

5.  Casual dress down days, don't take them super literally wear casual pieces with still a touch of professionalism.

source: http://www.corporateclassinc.com/blog/2012/06/22/business-dress-etiquette-tips-for-the-workplace/