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The basics of power dressing

Sep 18, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng

powerdressing.jpgPower dressing looks difficult to achieve, but with a bit of resourcefulness and creativity, you can soon breeze through work in style and maybe even clinch the job you aspire for, and not just what you already have.

Even though more workplaces are becoming more liberal and casual toward office attire, Kathy Ireland of kathyireland.com says it's still important to own business attire pieces since these can be tools to get ahead in the corporate ladder. Furthermore, power dressing can give you a boost of confidence and a sense of power and authority, since your body language can be dictated by the clothes you wear. "If you are in an elegant, tailored suit, you're probably more likely to stand up straighter, look people in the eye, and offer a firm handshake than if you are in jeans and a t-shirt," Kathy said.

Kathy advises on some basic pieces for your "power wardrobe." Check them out in the gallery below.

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  • clicktoshop

    knowing that what you wear compliments your figure gives you the confidence to strut your way out of your dressing room. to see what dresses compliment you, click on to: www.clicktoshop.webs.com

    September 19, 2008 at 1:12 pm


  • themrsg

    The jeans in the first picture and the weekend skirt in the second one cannot are not work appropriate. At least not until casual Friday.

    September 21, 2008 at 7:43 am


  • jc_tigress

    i believe, it's not jeans or denims. those are black slacks which can be paired with any formal blouse topped with a blazer. Same with the skirt, pair it with a nice top and color coordinated pumps and you're ready for the office. the modern workplace is already filled with style and sense of fashion. no more all-black-everyday get-ups.

    January 26, 2009 at 6:29 pm


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