America…We have a problem. We are how we dress?!

by Dick Lerner As much as some people don’t want to admit it, the wrong attire at the wrong time can cause collateral damage to individuals and businesses alike! When casual dress began in the back room of Silicon Valley firms in the late 80s, it was simply removing a jacket and tie from individuals [...]

The Case Against “Business Casual”

      By Image Consultant Sandy Dumont “Employees who don’t dress appropriately cap out a ceiling on their careers really quick,” says professor Dennis Tootelian. According to the study done by Tootelian at California State University, nearly two-thirds of Americans have felt inappropriately dressed at a business or a social function; and more than [...]

Follow the lead of the CEO

Follow the lead of the CEO. Yes, it might feel outdated, but he or she is the one writing your check. If he or she is in a suit, you need to be in a suit. If he or she prefers a dress shirts and slacks, plan to prefer them, too; ditto, T shirts and [...]

Dress Code by C.SCYPHERS

    In my opinion, a dress code has little to no relationship to the professionalism of an organization.  Rather, the corporate culture determines the professionalism.  I’ve been in too many offices where the men wear suits and act like they’re in the local production of Mad Men and other offices where the dress code [...]

Is the Business Formal Dress Code (Suit/Ties) in the workplace outdated?

Is the Business Formal Dress Code (Suit/Ties) in the workplace outdated?

Simple Strategies to Land the Job

According to recent research, national unemployment is at 9.5%.  This number can seem daunting when hitting the pavement to find a job.  Thoughts may race through your mind, “No one is hiring” or “So many people are applying for the same job.  Here comes another rejection.”  There is hope.  By using these 5 simple strategies [...]

When Job-Hunting: Dress for Success

When Job-Hunting: Dress for Success

How to Dress for an Interview

How to Dress for an Interview