Prettybusiness World - The story behind workwear

The influence of the label on your neck

10/08/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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I won’t quickly forget the reactions I received to an Dutch article I wrote in 2017 about the influence of designer brands. It was based on 2 studies that … read article

Anna Wintour’s advise on dressing for a job interview

03/08/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Anna Wintour, as editor-in-chief of American Vogue, has become one of the most influential people in the fashion industry. Many know her from the film ’The Devil Wears Prada’, based … read article

1 in 3 have problems with their tattoo at work

16/07/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Tattoos and the workplace remains a controversial issue. Even though more and more of us are getting inked, tattoos are still an issue in some work environments. I previously wrote … read article

Can work clothes make you happier at work?

13/07/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Several studies have shown that the clothes you wear partly determine how others perceive you. Most of us will all agree that the clothes we wear affect our confidence levels. But … read article

How acceptable are jeans at work?

08/07/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Jeans, I think, are the most popular item of clothing in the Netherlands. It is pretty normal to see jeans being worn in the workplace. Especially as in the last few … read article

Why your hairdresser is not allowed to wear flip flops

01/07/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Every year the same discussion crops up here in The Netherlands. Flip Flops at work, to wear or not to wear. Aside from not being very presentable, safety is often the … read article

Civil Servants are ok with wearing shorts to the Office

29/06/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Binnenlands Bestuur, the Dutch career website for civil servants, did a survey on government workers wearing shorts to work. Every year this discussion comes up. But what do government employees really … read article

Tricks on the how to dress lighter and still look presentable

24/06/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Dressing light and neatly in the summer months is a challenge for many of us. Definitely when it comes to workwear and it is a must. Last week we had a … read article

Summer Pantyhose Etiquette for Business

22/06/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Summertime has come around again. Many ladies are wondering whether they should wear pantyhose to work. Last year I asked my readers, via Linkedin, for their thoughts on the subject. … read article

Prettybusiness World is back!

17/06/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

I know you noticed it because I read your messages. Yes, Prettybusiness World has been on hold for the last few months. Not because I needed a break or was not in the mood but because there was … read article