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Building Your Work Wardrobe Basics

Most corporate jobs either require business professional or business casual. Some smaller offices may even let their employees wear casual attire. Whatever your office dress code is, it can be difficult trying to be code appropriate and fashionable. Being fashionable and appropriate in the a work setting can be tricky.  You want to be cute while staying within the dress code. No one wants to work with or promote a sloppy or unkempt person, no matter how hard of a worker you are. Bottom line your appearance is important. This post will walk you through building the basics or foundation of your work wardrobe. This post will cover those three main dress codes.

How to Ask For What You Are Worth

Back in November, I attended a leadership conference for Women in Energy. The first seminar was on negotiating and how most women shy away from it. Statistics say that women are less likely to negotiate for what they feel they are worth than men. While there is most definitely a wage gap between genders, most men start out making more because they are willing to ask for more.

How to Create a Work Capsule Wardrobe

Office wear is one of the most misunderstood elements of fashion. Finding something both office appropriate and fashionable can be a daily challenge.  The good thing is, it can be accomplished.  Creating a capsule wardrobe for work is a great way to accomplish this challenge.