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Why the glasual dress code rocks

23/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Casual dress codes are becoming increasingly common in the workplace. It seems to be spreading like wildfire: startups and casual clothes are the trend, and as the company grows, it is … read article

Why we perceive hoodies as not being presentable

21/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The hoodie is a particularly interesting piece of clothing. It has a long history and many reasons why we view this sweater as being unpresentable in the workplace. Which is ironic … read article

How much does your height influence your salary?

16/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The influence of appearance on business success remains a fascinating subject for me, especially when it comes to salary. Today I am taking a closer look at a study focused on … read article

Looking presentable wearing sleeveless outfits

14/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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According to official etiquette, sleeveless shirts are not office appropriate. Because in general, we view them as being unprofessional and the protocol: is outfits should have a sleeve. But of … read article

How heavy can your workbag be?

09/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Despite the fact that most of us are going paperless nowadays, we are still packing a lot of stuff into our work bags. But what is the average weight of … read article

6 fashion rules the English Royal Family must follow

07/09/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The members of the British royal family always look impeccable. But this is no accident, and they don’t just wake up looking this way. There are a lot of style … read article

€4500 more or a casual dress code?

31/08/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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I recently came across an interesting article. The employment agency Randstad US conducted a study on the subject of dress codes at work. Amongst other things, they looked into how … read article

How corona influenced measuring for workwear

24/08/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Since the Covid-19 outbreak, we are advised to practice physical distancing and keep a 1.5-meter distance from others. But this is not always easy to do. With or without corona, … read article

A backpack at work: yay or nay?

17/08/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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So many people, so many preferences. Same with bags. For many of us it’s a very important accessory, but also difficult sometimes. Especially when you’d like to use it at … read article

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