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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

How much time do we spend selecting our workwear

07/03/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

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Everyone who is free to choose what they wear for work will recognize this scenario. Minutes spent staring into your wardrobe every morning. How much time do we spend selecting our … read article

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

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

05/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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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

Man in a suit and stiletto heels at work

01/02/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

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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

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 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

How weight is affecting your salary

24/10/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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Today I was watching a Dutch presentation of VU professor Kilian Wawoe about all things affecting your salary. When thinking about this, chances are that factors like age, experience and education … read article

Is Formal Friday the new Casual Friday?

16/10/2019Aileen Out 1 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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