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Sunday, April 23, 2006
Office attire: dress to impress?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As I walked through the building the other day, I saw a gentleman who was 5 foot, 6 inches wearing pants that were long enough to fit Shaquille O’Neal.
He didn’t have on a belt so they were just barely hanging on his small frame and parts of his lower extremities were exposed. This was an image that I didn’t need to see!
A women standing in the elevator reminded me of Daisy in the Dukes of Hazard as she wore a top that was extremely revealing and I don’t think it had ever fit.
She kept pulling her top down because her mid section was exposed every time she moved.
I spotted a young man in the hall who somewhat resembled a rainbow, wearing lime green shoes, a lime green hat, orange pants, a red shirt and a white belt.
Remember the ZZ Top song, “everybody’s crazy about a sharp dressed man (or women)”.
Dressing for success is still a good motto to go by when seeking employment.
A matching two-piece suit, tie and black or brown polished shoes are appropriate for men.
Skirt suits or pant suits and short pumps can be just the right mix for women.
Your presentation is still important to many employers, particularly if you are going to meet the public.
When applying for a new job, it is always a good idea to look sharp.
You only have one opportunity to make a first impression.
How do you dress to impress? Do you have any people in your work place wearing clothes that do not fit?
Have you wanted to ask them if they have clothes that fit?
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