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Dress for Success:“The Age Advantage”
JVS Chicago
April 25th, 2012
Facilitator
Maegan Zarley Watson
o “Stylist”
o Consumer Behavioralist
o Wardrobe Director- The Image Studios
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Understood.
Agenda
o Discuss the Greatest Piece of Visual Communication- Wardrobe
o Tips for Interviewing “Younger”- How to be Current
o Insider Stylist Tips- Items to Incorporate this Spring 2012
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How You Look = Visual Communication
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o Purchase the best Fabric & Fit you can afford
o Quality not Quantity
Visual Communication
Wardrobe Top TipsWardrobe Top Tips
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o Purchase the best Fabric & Fit you can afford
o Quality not Quantity
o Clothes pressed
o No Stains
o Dress for the job you want NEXT
Visual Communication
Wardrobe Top TipsWardrobe Top Tips
Closet Analysis
What’s in your closet?
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The Concept of Proper Fit
Important Fit Tips
Women Fit Tips
• Jacket sleeves should fall just below the base of your hand (when arm is straight down).
• Jacket hem should never go past your full hip.
• Pants, with heels, should fall one inch above ground.
• Generally skirts and dresses should fall right above the knee.
Men Fit Tips
• Jacket hem should fall between thumb and index finger.
• Shirt cuff should extend jacket cuff about 1 inch.
• Pant hem should hit top of heel.
• Belt leather should match shoe leather.
•Your forefinger should fit in between your collar and neck.
• Jacket shoulders should meet not exceed your natural shoulder.
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o Wear an updated watch
o Flat front trousers, NO exception
o Nice leather shoes, NO rubber soles
o Choose a two-button jacket, button only the top button
o Wear a skinnier tie, should be proportionate with your body
o Choose a solid suit in navy, charcoal, or gray- black can be harsh and
pinstripes (unless done correctly) will appear dated
Interviewing “Younger” Hot Tips for Men
Men have to work harder to incorporate clothing trends into their looks, that means updated and current
clothing pieces are twice as important.
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o Incorporate ONE current trend in your ensemble:
o Colored pump, ankle trouser, textured sheath dress
o Carry a season appropriate tote, not a briefcase
o No nude hose- Legs are appropriate at work
o Wear a statement necklace instead of matchy fine jewelry
o Incorporate ONE current make-up trend:
o Colored liner, shiny nude lip
Interviewing “Younger” Hot Tips for Women
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o Look at yourself from all angles
o Dress for the job you want NEXT
o Use a full length mirror at home
o Fragrance is nice outside of work!
o Tailor 70% - 80% of your wardrobe
Visual First Impression Hot Tips
Men are twice as likely to make positive first impressions in a business setting.
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Stylist Picks to Incorporate NOW
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Key Points and Questions
• Use the eye of an objective outsider.
• Don’t have someone? Use a camera.
• Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.
• Proper fit is key- we do not articulate our brand when out
clothing fits improperly.
• Your next opportunity can be at the laundry mat, park, or
coffee shop… dress for 100% of your life, you are always
“going somewhere.”
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