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Dress to Impress for Less!DRESS TO IMPRESS FOR LESS! With the current high rate of unemployment I am going to show you how to dress to impress with just a few key pieces we found at my favorite discount retailer, TJ Maxx. Here a few key tips to remember:
1. Dress the Part
Your clothing should be in sync with the company and position you are applying for. In most cases, traditional, conservative clothing, such as a shirt and tie for men, and coordinating separates for women, are appropriate for most office or sales positions. For more creative careers, such as interior design or fashion, you can add a bit of flare with a pop of color or a unique accessory.
2. Keep it Covered
Save your short skirts, low cut blouses and sandals for going out not going on an interview. Skirts should hit at or below the knee, toes should be covered ( a classic pump for ladies and a oxford-style shoe for men is always appropriate), and necklines should show no sign of cleavage.
3. Simple Solids
Colors & prints can make or break an outfit. For interviewing purposes, you can't go wrong in choosing dark, neutral-colored solids or pin stripes for suits or pants, and crisp white cotton for shirts. Avoid bright colors, flashy florals and polka dots as they may appear less professional.
4. Ace Your Accessories
Details say a lot about a person. Make sure your shoes are freshly polished and your watch and glasses are clean. Keep other accessories, such as jewelry, scarves and belts to a minimum. For a professional look, a good rule of thumb is wear no more than a total of 5 accessories--this includes glasses, watch and your wedding ring.
5. Good Grooming
Now that you have put some effort into your clothing and accessories, don't blow it with poor grooming habits. Start with a warm shower, a close shave, and brush teeth for a sparking smile. Use deodorant, but go lightly on the cologne or perfume--or better yet, skip it altogether. Nails should be clean and buffed and ladies should wear natural looking makeup.
Follow these tips to make a great first impression because your next interview just might land you your dream job!
Spring Clean Your Makeup Routine Did you know that cleaning out your cosmetic bag can save you time and money? By knowing what you have, and making a list of what you need to replace, you won't waste your money buying things you already have or products that won't work for you. Follow these 7 simple steps to help you clean out your cosmetic case and keep your makeup routine cost and time effective: Step 1: Inspect Step 2: Separate Step 3: Start With The Basics Step 4: Check Formulas & Colors Step 5: Clean Step 6: Organize Step 7: Shop
Don't Send Your Clothes to the Cleaners! Just because you wear an item once, doesn't mean you have to launder it. Here are some easy ways to take care of your clothes and save loads of money on dry cleaning and laundering. 1. Hang your clothes up as soon as you change. Throwing them in a pile on the floor will set in wrinkles and guarantee you probably won't put them on again until cleaned. Hanging your clothing up as soon as you remove them will let them air and give you a chance to inspect for spots or stains. If you do find any spots, pre-treat if possible and send it out to be cleaned. 2. Remove lint, pet hair, and debris with a lint roller or lint brush. With a quick swipe you can easily pick up stray hairs and lint that can make clothing appear dirty. 3. Use a steamer to remove wrinkles. Avoid paying for pressing and/or cleaning at your local dry cleaner by using a steamer (hand-held or professional model) to make garments look smooth and wrinkle free. 4. Purchase a valet with a built-in pant press for your man. A valet is the perfect place to preserve a man's suit. It has a place to hang the jacket, and the press keeps creases neat and crisp. You can find one on-line for under $200, but will pay for itself in just a year or two by saving on dry cleaning and wear and tear. 5. Use a fabric freshener. To remove odors from your garments, use a spray-on fabric freshener. I like Lysol's Fabric Refresher (available at most drug stores for under $2) because of the fine mist and germ-killing qualities. 6. Prevent perspiration and body odor from forming. By wearing an undershirt or camisole under your blouses and shirts, you keep a protective layer between you and your clothing allowing you to get multiple wearings out of your tops before having to launder. Another favorite item of mine, Garment Guards, will keep underarm perspiration from absorbing into tops and jackets. Find them at BetterBeautyBargains.com. 7. If an item must be laundered, use Dryel (or the new Woolite version) home dry cleaning kit. You can find them at just about any drug store for about $10. The kit contains a special towelette that acts a a pre-treater for stains, then is added to a special pouch, along with the garments, that steams clothes clean in the dryer.
Make Your Clothes Last Longer Taking proper care of your clothing will get you lots of extra mileage out of them, saving you time and money. Here are some great tips to help you hang on to your clothes a little bit longer: 1. Remove Tags Properly: Use scissors to remove price tags. Ripping a tag out of a garment can cause a tear or small hole, which can grow over time. 2. Treat Stains as Soon as Possible: There are some innovative products out now that will help you treat stains on the spot such as the Tide To Go Pen. In a pinch, ordinary dish detergent is a great stain remover especially on food and grease. And be sure to use a stain pre-treater such as Spray-n-Wash prior to laundering to make sure the stain comes out in the first wash. 3. Repair Rips and Snag: Immediately Repair rips and tears before laundering to prevent the fabric from fraying and causing unrepairable damage. Try an iron-on patch applied to the inside of garment to fix rips and tears easily. If you find a hole or snag in your sweater, turn sweater inside out, use a crochet hook to pull loose yarn through to the back side of garment, then sew or tie ends together. When you turn the garment right side out your repair will be undetectable. 4. Re-String Drawstrings: If you have lost the string to your favorite drawstring pants or hoodie, you can replace it with a shoestring and a safety pin. Select a shoestring that measures approximately 2 times the length of the opening, attach safety pin to one end and feed it through the opening. Once completely fed through, remove the safety pin, and tie a knot in both ends to prevent it from being pulled out. 5. Don't Use Your Dryer: Don't dry cotton clothing in the dryer unless it has been pre-shrunk. Also, drying sweatshirts, sweat pants, sweaters and jeans can cause them to shrink. Place sweaters on a sweater rack to dry, being careful to spread them into their proper shape. Hang jeans, sweats and delicates on a collapsible clothing rack to dry. By not using your dryer you will save energy and keep your clothes in good condition. 6. Use Proper Storage Containers Store out of season clothing in plastic tote containers in order to keep them safe from insects and rodents. Add a few cedar blocks for odor control. How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer |
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