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How to keep your shirt tucked in

18/12/2019Aileen Out 10 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

Problem-free 40 years working in high heels

16/12/2019Aileen Out Leave a Comment

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 of responses. Some of you ladies replied … read article

The cross stitch on split of your suit jacket

11/12/2019Aileen Out 1 Comment

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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

Plastic surgery to improve your job prospects?

09/12/2019Aileen Out 2 Comments

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In China is has been happening for years: after completing university some students are undergoing plastic surgery to increase their chances of landing a job. Now, more parents are giving … read article

What is the origin of Casual Friday?

04/12/2019Aileen Out 1 Comment

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For some people, Friday means it’s time for the so-called Casual Friday. The day on which many people are allowed to appear at work in jeans and sneakers. I asked LinkedIn … read article

When style rules in the House of Representatives are ignored

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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 it okay to ban Uggs in the workplace?

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“Uggs; they should be banned”. You have probably heard this sentence before. In the summer it’s the Crocs, in the winter it’s the Uggs that people dislike in the workplace. Generally … read article

Women have more difficulty with sexy colleagues

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Sexy colleagues; it remains a touchy and subjective subject. Are sexy clothes appropriate attire for the workplace? When is someone too sexy? And what exactly is sexy clothing? The percentage of … read article

The 5 most common office hairstyle mistakes

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When it comes to appearance, there are few things as difficult as choosing a hairstyle. There is a lot you can do with your hair, but not everything. You want … read article

My first time at the A+A Düsseldorf (video)

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Last week I was at the A+A in Düsseldorf for the first time. The A+A is the largest trade fair in the world about health and safety at work. And of course I was there for work clothes. … read article