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Welcome to Prettybusiness World! (video)

03/09/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

Welcome to Prettybusiness World! In this video I tell you who I am and what Prettybusiness World is.… read article

Is Formal Friday the new Casual Friday?

16/10/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

Casual Friday fits perfectly in the current working climate where flexibility and ‘being yourself’ is important. But there is a new trend. I’m talking about Formal Friday. And is Formal Friday the new Casual Friday?

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What type of suit impresses the most?

13/10/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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There are many different kinds of suits out there for both men and women. Different in terms of colors and fabric, but also in terms of cuts. But what type of … read article

More makeup means poorer leadership skills

09/10/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

The combination of work and makeup keeps being a sensitive matter. Many women want to look natural, but also want to wear enough makeup to accentuate their best features. But what is actually the relationship between makeup and … read article

Why Steve Jobs was in favor of corporate uniforms

06/10/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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When we think of the appearance of the late Steve Jobs, a casual look comes to mind. The founder of Apple was known for his black turtleneck, stonewashed pants and … read article

Blowing your nose at work: how it’s done

02/10/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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You see it happen a lot: people blowing their nose. Not something you really pay attention to. At least, I never did.

Until a discussion about this took place on … read article

Why surgeons wear green or blue

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There some professions that we take for granted, so much that we actually don’t even think about why these professionals wear certain clothes. Have you ever wondered why surgeons wear green … read article

These socks are a global phenomenon in health care

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Today I want to tell you about the “pink socks movement”. It is a global movement, mostly known to people working in health care. I have investigated this trend and … read article

Name tags at work: is it allowed?

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We’re so used to it: name tags on company clothing. You often see them on staff uniforms in the supermarket, in appliance and electronics stores, but also in saunas and beauty parlors. And when you attend a conference … read article

KLM organises a uniform fashion show in the sky

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Passengers on a flight between Amsterdam Schiphol and New York recently experienced something very unique. In honor of KLM’s 100th anniversary, a fashion show was organised on board of the airplane. The flight attendants showed uniforms worn by … read article

3 Ways to fold your suit for a suitcase

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Travel a lot for work? Having a hard time keeping your suit in shape? Love wearing suit jackets, but hate the wrinkles from your suitcase? Or just curious … read article