Time Management forStartup Founders

How to Get Dressed in 10 minutes and

Still Look Fabulous

Women founders, Winter

So, you’re a startup founder. You need to:

Look the part

Look fabulous – because that’s the way you roll

Be comfortable

Get ready to leave the house in 10 minutes

Read on to learn a few fashion hacks to get you

Looking gorgeous and ready to lead your startup to greatness.

Ready in 10 minutes.

Hack # 1 - Go All Black

How to get it right?• Choose clothes that flatter your body

type.

• Accessorize gently; no heavy bling. Cool sunglasses, a wristwatch and delicate jewelry will do the trick.

• Let your hair down.

Mix with bright colors, or any colors really.

• You don’t need to color coordinate.

• When you wear all black no one remembers exactly what you wore so you can reuse the outfit.

Don’t

Saves time because:

Hack # 2 – Add Color& Bling

How to get it right?• Start with a basic black &

white look. Nothing complicated or fancy.

• Add only one splash of color: A bag or a light jacket. No shoes.

• Wear heavy bling on your hands.

• Let your hair down.

• Advanced tip: Throw in a touch of leopard, like shoes or sunglasses.

It’s really a basic look with add-ons.

Don’t Add more than

one splash of color.

Saves time because:

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Hack # 3 – Own a Distracting Jacket

How to get it right?• Invest in a stunning jacket. It doesn’t

have to be expensive. Faux fur jackets for example can easily be found for $60.

• Wear it over a casual, yet neat look.

• Wear your hair up.

• Use understated makeup.

Don’t Wear anything that will compete

for attention with the jacket. No jewelry or bright accessories.

• You can wear it over any basic look.

Saves time because:

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Hack # 4 – Own a Cover-Me-Up Coat

How to get it right?1. Wear a very basic monochromatic look.2. Put on the coat.

Don’t Wear light colors underneath.

You can wear it over your most basic look.

Saves time because:

3. Let your hair down. 4. Smile, everyone thinks you’re a fashion icon.

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Hack # 5 – Master Your Layering

How to get it right?• Keep it simple: 4 items of clothing should do.

• Use a basic color palette: Shades of blue / earth colors / shades of gray / black-white-blue.

• Start with a basic thin shirt and good casual chic pants.

• Add a light weight sweater that’s not too sung, but definitely not oversized.

• Allow sleeves and collar to peep out.

• Add coat or jacket longer than mid hip OR loosely tie a cardigan or solid color shawl over one shoulder.

• Wear your hair up to avoid a cluttered mess.

Don’t Wear bold makeup with this look.

You’ve just mastered it with these tips below

Saves time because:

Hack # 6 – Let Your Oxford Show

How to get it right?• Wear snug dark jeans.

• Put on your white Oxford. Button it up all the way.

• Put on a fitted pullover, any neckline will do.

• Add a long solid colored jacket or coat.

• Let the Oxford show – you can do both neckline and bottom, but not just bottom.

• You can add white sneakers into the mix. Don’t Wear your hair up, it will make

you look dorky.

It easily puts a polished finishing touch on an otherwise pretty basic look.

Saves time because:

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Hack # 7 – Wear Bright Sneakers

How to get it right?• Wear an outfit of basic

colors: Black, white, navy and camel will work. Denim won’t.

• Wear pants that are narrow at the bottom.

• Wear your hair up.

• Put on lipstick.

• Put on your bright sneakers.

You can run from place to place.

Saves time because:

Don’t • Over accessorize with this

look.

• Let your socks show.

Hack # 8 – Go Platinum Blond

How to get it right?• Let a professional do it!

• Cut your hair just slightly longer the shoulder length and die it platinum blond.

• Wear it with a side part: Down, low pony-tail or low bun.

• Match it with classic toned down colors: Black, white, camel, cream, dark blue.

Don’t• Wear it with white.• Over accessorize.• Wear it with bold lipstick. • Leave shampoo on for more than 2

minutes, it might turn bluish! (thank you Kara)

You invest the time once every two months and reap the benefits of chicness every day.

Saves time because:

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THE DON’Ts

Show too much skin. You’ll be uncomfortable and look unprofessional.

Don’t Don’t Don’tWear torn denim, it’s totally cool but you won’t look the part.

Look overly casual. You’re the founder, so maintain some rock star qualities.

So, now you know it all. Here are just a few more Don’ts

To Sum It Up: Be Fabulous

How to get it right?• Invest in:

• A good haircut

• Good sunglasses

• Good shoes

• Mix & match basic clothes with attention grabbing accessories.

Despair. You’ll get it right. If you can lead a startup, you can do pretty much anything.

It prevents you from I-hate-what-I’m-wearing-today-shopping.

Don’t

Saves time because:

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