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What is the origin of Casual Friday?

04/12/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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For some people, Friday means it’s time for the so-called Casual Friday. The day on which many people are allowed to appear at work in jeans and sneakers. I asked LinkedIn … read article

When style rules in the House of Representatives are ignored

02/12/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The United States House of Representatives is an important political body where laws are passed. It is also a place where accredited journalists are permitted to film and record. However, you … read article

Is it okay to ban Uggs in the workplace?

27/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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“Uggs; they should be banned”. You have probably heard this sentence before. In the summer it’s the Crocs, in the winter it’s the Uggs that people dislike in the workplace. Generally … read article

Women have more difficulty with sexy colleagues

24/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Sexy colleagues; it remains a touchy and subjective subject. Are sexy clothes appropriate attire for the workplace? When is someone too sexy? And what exactly is sexy clothing? The percentage of … read article

The 5 most common office hairstyle mistakes

20/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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When it comes to appearance, there are few things as difficult as choosing a hairstyle. There is a lot you can do with your hair, but not everything. You want … read article

My first time at the A+A Düsseldorf (video)

17/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

Last week I was at the A+A in Düsseldorf for the first time. The A+A is the largest trade fair in the world about health and safety at work. And of course I was there for work clothes. … read article

Is charisma always good for your career?

13/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Charisma, I have always found it an interesting personality trait. Charismatic people often do quite well on a social level. Take somebody like Barack Obama. Apart from his substantive vision and … read article

Men in suits: A thing of the past?

10/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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A few years ago I wrote an article (Dutch) about the benefits men experience when wearing a suit. And I’m not talking about how the outside world perceives a man in … read article

Work wear and business fashion news update – October 2019

05/11/2019Aileen Out 3 Comments

Curious to hear everything that happened last month concerning work wear, uniforms and corporate fashion? New collections, trends, interviews, leaked prices and much more? In that case you clicked on the right article. This is the work wear … read article

Can your employer make wearing a bra compulsory?

03/11/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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I think many people women don’t have time to spend primping when getting ready for work. It is a daily choice and one we do automatically. I am taking about bras. … read article