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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

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

01/02/2020Aileen Out Leave a 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

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

22/01/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

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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

Tips for buying (work) clothes with autism

15/01/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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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

09/01/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

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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

06/01/2020Aileen Out 1 Comment

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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