WOC 2016: Fresh, Clean, and Fly in Corporate America: Grooming and Image Secrets to Power, Style,...

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Fresh, Clean and Fly in Corporate America: Grooming and Image Secrets to Power, Style and

GraceOct. 15, 2016

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IMAGE MATTERS

• What you wear affects personal behavior, performance• High-profile meeting = formal• Creative brainstorming session = put together and

comfortable



WHAT DOES IT MEAN?• White tie

• Floor-length evening gown

• Black tie• Formal evening gown• Dressy cocktail dress• Your fanciest “little black dress”

• Semi-formal• Short afternoon or cocktail

dress• Dressy separates

• Business • Dress, skirt or pant suit

• Business casual

• Skirt, khakis or pants• Open-collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater• Dress

• Casual• Sundress• Skirt• Khakis or nice jeans• Nice top



BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL BRAND

• A strong appearance makes people remember you

• Consistency inspires authority

• Make a positive lasting impression with every interaction



STRATEGIC MAKEUP

• The “natural” look is the most universally appealing

• Avoid overly dramatic looks; say no to:• False eyelashes• Smoky eyes• Heavy bronzer• Glitter

• Keep a neutral lipstick or gloss in your desk

• Check for lipstick on your teeth or smudged eye makeup before walking into a meeting



IS MY NATURAL HAIR PROFESSIONAL?

“Little do they know, that curly hairbrown woman is little ole me. When thatpicture was taken, I was an intern, workingto bring Michigan families natural gas andincrease economic spend in Michiganby millions of dollars. To classify a woman rocking her natural hair as ‘unprofessional’ is the exact reason I fight every day to defy stereotypes.” – Jereshia Hawk, Gas Engineer I, Consumers Energy



YOUR UNIFORM

Fill your closet with key pieces to create your daily look:

• Button-up silk blouses

• Pencil skirts

• Tailored suit jacket

• Fitted cardigan

• Dress pants

• Basic heels



TIPS AND TRICKS TO STAY FRESH

• Find your proper fit

• Avoid extremes• Not too short…• Not too low…• Not too high…• = Just right

• Own an iron

• Create an outfit journal


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