fresh, clean, and fly in corporate america: grooming and image secrets to power, style, and grace

FRESH, CLEAN & FLYIn Corporate America: Grooming &Image Secrets to Power, Style & Grace

Overview of Topics• Introduction• Why Look Fresh, Clean, & Fly• Power, Style, & Grace• Top 5 Secrets of Fresh, Clean, & Fly• Just For Men Quick Tips• Conclusion• Questions

Why Look Fresh, Clean & Fly?• 1st impressions are everything!• Your image speaks volumes

about your character & competence

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Let’s Define Power, Style & Grace• Power: Authority & influence• Style: Distinctive expression• Grace: Swag, confidence that

makes everything look easy

The Secrets

• Attention to Detail• Classic Wardrobe• Power Colors• Accessorize• Make It Look Easy

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SECRET: Attention To Detail • Demonstrates a mindful individual

who cares about their work.

– Nails clean / manicured– Minimal makeup– Light perfume– Wrinkle/lint free clothes– Hygiene

SECRET: Attention To Detail

VS

French Manicure Stiletto Nails

Which do you rock for your next client meeting?

SECRET: Classic Wardrobe Foundation

Business Attire• Skirt / Pant Suit• Skirt / Pant Separates• Blouse / Shell• Pumps 3” or Lower• Kitten Heels• Nude Hosiery• Trench / Wool Coat

Trends fade but classics stand the test of time

SECRET: Classic Wardrobe Foundation

Business Casual

• Blazer• Cardigan• Blouse• Pants / Skirt• Sheath Dress

Trends fade but classics stand the test of time

Business or Business Casual?

VS

• Depends on your employer, day of the week and the audience.• Both attire types should be neat, clean and preferably stylish!

QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Understand The Environment You Work In

– How do people dress where you work day to day?• Manufacturing Plant vs Office• Safety• Working in a Laboratory

• Hair– Beards, Curls, Locks, and More!

• Body Type– Feel Good In Your Clothes

• Use Your Dress To Your Advantage• Your Performance Should Match Your Dress• Have a Stand Out Feature

– Perform, Perform, Perform. – Dress

QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Understand The Environment You Work In

– How do people dress where you work day to day?• Manufacturing Plant • Office• Working in a Laboratory

VS

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QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Hair

– Beards, Curls, Locks, and More!– Both Looks Are Neat and Sharp, But Which

One Fits Your working Environment?

VS

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QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Body Type

– Feel Good About You– Feel Good In Your Clothes– Don’t worry about the Questions

VS

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QUICK TIPS: Just For Men• Your Performance Should Match Your Dress

– Perform, Perform, Perform. – Dress

• Have a Stand Out Feature– Subtle, But You.– My Personal Choice: Wood Watches

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SECRET: Accessorize

• Extend your wardrobe• Add style & sophistication• Remember, less is more

• Watches• Bracelets• Necklaces• Brooches

• Scarves• Glasses• Belts• Earrings

Accessories

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SECRET: Power Colors

Expert / Authority

Approachable Assertive / Initiator

DependableTrustworthy / Loyal

Exclusive / Formal

What message do you want to convey?

SECRET: Make It Look Easy

• Be yourself• Stand tall• Speak slowly• Smile genuinely• Win the staring contest

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SECRET: Resources

• Blogs– Corporette.com

• Social Media– Pinterest & Polyvore

• Personal Stylists– Polished Image & Style– Nordstrom Personal Stylist (Free)

• How to – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dye0Lr-bx8Y– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo63ZPVW8Gw

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SECRET: Affordability Tips• Clearance Racks

– must go price clearance prices or out of season– BCBG, Cache, Nordstrom, Macy’s, etc

• Consignment Shops• Online wholesale like Eric Dress and LinkShe• Discount Fashion (K&G, TJ Max, etc)• Trunk Sales• Trade Stores (usually colleges and universities)• Outlets• Hire A Stylist(ThumbTack, Etc.)

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