Strong brands, both personal and business, are clear in their communication. They know the level of detail it takes to reinforce their message because they have invested the time to do the research. The branding process is about developing clarity in goals, vision, and purpose. Brand clarity brings awareness to the details that will help …
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Pants that Flatter
Posted May 20th, 2012 By Diana Jennings in Corporate Dress Codes, Dressing for Interviews & Promotions, Image Update, Impression Management, Your Professional Image With | No CommentsRecently, I’ve worked with both men and women that needed to make the same adjustments in selecting pants for the same reason. Tip: if you are wider in the mid section, select a straight leg style. Wearing one that tapers at the ankle will emphasize a thick waist and wide hips. If you tend to …
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Uniforms reinvent Themselves as “IMAGEWEAR”
Posted May 20th, 2012 By Diana Jennings in Corporate Dress Codes, Impression Management, Your Professional Image With | 1 CommentCheck out my recent contibution to Nancy Mautner's article in Inside Fashion. Download Unforms_EN
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Does Your Appearance Represent Your and the Company’s Brand?
Posted May 20th, 2012 By Diana Jennings in Corporate Dress Codes, Dressing for Interviews & Promotions, Image Update, Impression Management, Personal Branding, Your Authentic Brand, Your Professional Image With | 1 CommentThe more clearly a company brand and a personal brand are defined, the better the chances of brand alignment and long-term success. Following the casual movement that started almost 20 years ago, companies are now becoming increasingly aware that their employees' brand and the 'company brand' are no longer completely aligned. Employees who don't visually …
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Five Common Professional Image Mistakes – And How to Avoid Them
Posted May 20th, 2012 By Diana Jennings in Corporate Dress Codes, Dressing for Interviews & Promotions, Image Update, Impression Management, Your Professional Image With | No CommentsAs an entry level professional or even a top executive, your image matters. In today's business environment, judgments are made in the blink of an eye. Regardless of where you are in your career, follow these five tips to avoid common professional image mistakes and ensure your effectiveness. Clothing that Makes You Appear Invisible …
