Dress for success at work!

The way you dress can say a lot about a person, and about where the person works. There are some sectors such as banks, restaurants, hotels and nursing that have a strict dress code. However, for those that do not wear uniforms to work, one should strive to wear clothes that are appropriate and show respect for the workplace.

Experts in the fashion industry say that dressing appropriately is crucial to achieving career goals. The image one projects can affect one’s career success.

Zimbabweans are known to be lousy when it comes to dressing appropriately for work! Most workers are known for dressing in clothes that do not match, while others do not seem to care whether their clothes fit properly or not!

Fight the stigma!

Try to fight that stigma by using the following tips on how to look your best at work:

• On the first day of a new job always try to look your best. First impressions are very important.
• Strive to dress one step ahead of your workmates. Make sure your clothes are always up to standard and ensure that they are clean, with no creases
• Experts like Image consultant Julia Campion say that one should inquire whether one’s workplace has a dress code policy
• If the dress code is formal then colours that have personality like navy, charcoal grey, olive and aubergine are the best, according to Campion 

What not to wear at work:

• Spaghetti strap tops
• Slip slops 
• Don’t go overboard with accessories
• Make sure hair is not all over the place
• Men should shave while women’s nails should be clean
• Avoid over-washed and worn out clothes
• Avoid excessive wrinkles.  Always make sure to iron your clothes before going into work 
• Do not dress as though you are going clubbing
• Do not go to work with shorts and skirts that do not cover the knees 

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