With the ever-changing dress code in our workplaces, we are starting to ask ourselves, is “dressing” for work dead? I decided to do some research on this topic. As stylists we are constantly getting feedback from our clients that their workplaces are going to the “jeans look” for every day not just casual Fridays. This casual change in fashion comes from the sports influence: your yoga pants, banded joggers bottoms, wick-away fabrics, etc. With the sports influence being so prominent in fashion, we all love the idea of being more comfortable at work, but at what cost to our career advancement. Research shows that appearances do matter in terms of career advancement and personal success. I read about yoga pants...
Developing a wearable, workable wardrobe is essential to succeeding in the workplace. It shows you are invested in yourself and your career. A wardrobe can be an asset, you only get one first impression, one first interview, and appearances do matter. Not in the sense that you have to be a super model or a beauty queen, but you must show respect for yourself, and show a sense of professionalism to be taken seriously. If you don't have respect for yourself and your work, why would anyone else? So, investing in yourself and your career, beyond your education, is crucial in landing the job that allows you to build the professional and financial future from which you can be proud...
It may be hard to believe, but we are already excited about fall! For more reasons than the beautiful change in weather, the promise of layered looks and rich hues too. Fall brings with it some of the best shopping and this year will not disappoint. To paint the picture better for you, on top of the fabulous fashions that will be arriving daily, we are excited to be hosting a 3-day trunk show with Layafette 148 New York!It's these mini-sprees, tucked away into an already thrilling shopping season, that we are always excited about. Being able to shop the entire fall collection! The promise of finding a one-of-a kind piece. Matching an essential back to a new silhouette or...
Work environments are changing, so has our dress code. But navigating the employee handbook terminology can sometimes be hard. And then there's that awkwardness when you want to dress one way but feel it goes against the company vibe. We've noticed the changes! Our customers are asking for different work uniforms, they've come to us with the "deer caught in headlights" look when their company has gone to jeans optional and we know the importance of dressing for the career you want. We've helped navigate countless women through career changes and fashion trends. Just consider it part of our civic duty. Recently during a Jophiel Table Talk, we sought advice from the stylists about their approach to dressing for success in...
We are excited that one of our favorite accessory designers Tissa Fontaneda is featured in a WWD spread!
If you haven't seen her beautiful creations yet, check her out, or stop in the store and see our full collection!
