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Can designer clothes influence your career?

21/01/2020Aileen Out 2 Comments

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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

Tips for buying (work) clothes with autism

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Autism and buying clothes do not always go well together. I know that from experience, because I helped my autistic brother shopping for 15 years. Maybe you have autism, or you … read article

Why it is so difficult to dress yourself decently sometimes

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People often comment on my articles and when office attire is discussed, some say: “Just dress decently”. But what exactly is decent? In this article, I explain this term and why … read article

The idea behind the Apple Store dress code

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You might have noticed how easy it is to spot the employees in Apple Stores. They all wear bright blue shirts which makes them stand out amongst the crowds of shoppers. … read article

Why wearing a suit for a job interview does not guarantee a neat appearance

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We think of suits, both women’s and men’s as giving a professional and neat appearance. It makes sense as a suit quite often looks sleek and professional. But people tend to … read article

Which clothes do men find inappropriate for the workplace?

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The subject of what we think is suitable clothing for work has often been researched. But a recent survey in The Netherlands focused entirely on gentlemen. What does the ‘tougher’ sex … read article

What the colour of the Starbucks apron means

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Have you noticed that not all baristas at Starbucks wear the same colour apron? Mostly it is green but sometimes you see a black or even an orange one. This is … read article

How to keep your shirt tucked in

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Personally, I always wear a shirt tucked in my pants. Mostly because I think it looks more decent. The tricky thing is that the (button-up) shirt or blouse sometimes has the … read article

Problem-free 40 years working in high heels

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On my Dutch blog Prettybusiness, I published an article about newsreaders. The question being whether they should be required to wear high heels when working. I received a wide variety … read article

The cross stitch on split of your suit jacket

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You’ve probably seen it, the cross stitch on the vent of your suit jacket (the flap on the back). It’s usually located on the back of the jacket, exactly above your … read article