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Why are astronauts suits white

22/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Maybe you’ve noticed it, astronauts always wear white suits. And this is the color of choice for not only the American NASA but also every other space agency. This is no … read article

The best buns to wear for work

17/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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I love buns, always have. It is an elegant way to tie up your hair and is always appropriate. The most masculine of outfits can look instantly feminine with a classic … read article

The 5 worst style mistakes at job interviews according to HR managers

12/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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If you start searching the internet for job application tips you will come across loads. There are countless articles about the do’s and don’ts. But what do the experts think? Well, … read article

When is nonconforming work clothing effective?

10/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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We all know someone who deviates from the standard dress code at work. Think Mark Zuckerberg and his t-shirts and hoodies and Steve Jobs who always wore a turtleneck and jeans. … read article

7 ways to wear a lab coat

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I don’t know about you but I get a kick out of people who dare to be creative in unusual ways. Who dares to think outside the box. I recently came … read article

In which colour do you look the smartest?

03/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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In my Dutch blog Prettybusiness, I wrote an article about the influence of colour. It was based on a study about job interviews and which colours make you stand out. But … read article

Man in a suit and stiletto heels at work

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I know a lot of men who find high heels on women very attractive. But there are also men who enjoy wearing stiletto heels. The only problem, this … read article

This is how you strategically utilise your (work) bag

27/01/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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As a woman, you can use your workbag for every practicality. And that is what most of us do. We pack in all the items we need for … read article

Influence of age and gender in business photographs

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In 2017 I wrote an article in my Dutch blog Prettybusiness about the website Photofeeler, where I had my LinkedIn profile photo anonymously assessed. I received a lot of positive reactions … read article

Can designer clothes influence your career?

21/01/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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As a child, I remember hearing classmates talk about designer clothes. In certain schools it was considered very important, designer brands meant you ‘fitted in’. Luckily for me, this was of … read article