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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 Leave a 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

”Ordering workwear can be so much faster and cheaper”

12/06/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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We live in a time in which automation is becoming the norm. More and more of our lives are becoming automated, including how we order our corporate clothing, workwear, and uniforms. … read article

Shoelace etiquette at work

11/03/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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I recently received a question from a reader about shoelace etiquette at work. He wondered if there is a special etiquette when it comes to shoelaces. I was immediately curious, this … read article

Items not to be worn for work

09/03/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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The trend is definitely moving towards dressing in a more casual style for work. I often hear people say that they don’t really distinguish between work and private wear anymore. But … read article