Professional Image
for Women
Some of us are aware of it and some
us are not. What is it? Image mistakes. A successful career
depends on good grooming and self-care.
1. A polished look means
being polished from head to toe not neck to toe.
A neatly groomed person wearing a
great, well-fitting suit can commit image suicide when she
forgets to attend to her hair and makeup. Hair, makeup and
wardrobe should be in harmony or professionalism is brought
into question. By harmony I mean the hairstyle should be the
same style as the clothing, sporty clothing - sporty hairdo,
professional clothing - professional hairdo. For example,
long, straight hair when worn down will look good on most
occasions.
However, when wearing a suit in a
business setting the hair will look more in harmony if it is
worn up or neatly tied back. Hair has a huge impact on
image; it can make or break it. If you are trying to project
a professional image keep hair in good condition, without
splits or ragged ends or a two-toned look.
2. Poor posture is a simple
mistake that can ruin the image of a women who other wise
has a profession image.
A woman, who is dressed well, has
great hair and makeup can teeter over the edge with poor
posture. A contributor to poor posture is wearing shoes with
heels that are too high and pushes the body forward. High
shoes are great and give legs a great look but be aware of
shoes that are too high. If you find walking difficult, your
shoes are probably too high. Again, be aware of your posture
and if it is not adding favourably to your look and your
shoes are fine, try some abdominal strengthening exercises.
3. Lipstick can bring your
outfit and your face to life, however, too much caked on
lipstick will ruin your look.
Also, lip liner should not be seen.
Lipstick should be dark enough to hide the liner. The liner
is meant to give lips an even look and stop them from
bleeding, it is not meant to be a border. Be very careful if
you want to make your lips appear larger and decide to go
outside the line. This, if not done properly could end up
giving a very messy look.
4. The darkness of eye makeup
and lipstick should match.
If you like to wear dark eyeliner and
eye shadow make sure your lipstick is not light colour. If
you have light or blonde hair dark eyeliner is overpowering
and your image will not look professional. Stick to lighter
shades. To be on the safe side, no matter what your
colouring don't wear dark eye makeup and lipstick in a
professional setting.
5. Eyebrows frame the eyes
and can add to a professional image or can ruin it.
Three things you want to avoid:
- Eyebrows that are much darker than hair colour.
- Eyebrows that are hardly there worn with lots of eye
makeup.
- Bushy, unkept eyebrows.
6. Nervous habits that you
possibility don' t know you have, can detract from the image
you want to portray.
If you have a habit such as, nail
biting, hair twisting, knee jerking, pay attention to
getting it under control. Although this is not a habit,
nothing ruins an image more than gum chewing - if you want
to create a professional image -don't chew gum in public.
7. A pleasant voice and a
friendly attitude are characteristics that people respond to
positively.
If those characteristics are not
evident or if the opposite is true no amount of training or
grooming will pay up for it.
Sheila Dicks has been in the fashion industry for more than twenty-five years.
Early in her fashion career as a dressmaker, she learned the effect line and
design has on appearance. Sheila spent three years in the cosmetics industry and
later acquired a diploma in fashion merchandising and two university degrees. As
an image consultant, she does wardrobe building and professional dress
workshops. For more information, visit:
www.SheilasFashion Sense.com.
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