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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 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

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

13/01/2020Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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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

Apple Store dress code rules: the blue shirt explained

09/01/2020Aileen Out 5 Comments

Apple Store dress code rules: the blue shirt explained — You might have noticed how easy it is to spot the employees in Apple Stores. They all wear bright blue shirts, making them stand out among the crowds … 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

Which clothes do men find inappropriate for the workplace?

23/12/2019Aileen Out 3 Comments

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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

23/12/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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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

18/12/2019Aileen Out 19 Comments

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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