How To Dress So You're Taken Seriously In A Corporate Environment

How you dress and present yourself in a professional setting is important to command respect at work. Here, we teach you how to use your personal style and make it look more authoritative

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Modern-day power dressing can mean a lot of things to different women. To some, it’s wearing something that is authentic to them and is comfortable so they can naturally feel empowered and confident in the workplace. To others, it’s dressing in sharper clothing that exudes strength and authority. Though there isn’t a set formula for today’s definition of power dressing, it can be important in helping you boost your credibility in the workplace.

People form a lot of subconscious impressions about us based on appearances. This includes body language, posture and essentially, the way we dress.

By carefully selecting the right colours and silhouettes to don, you can give others at the workplace a better impression of your competence and trustworthiness. And that’s important when it comes to being taken seriously at work and advancing your career. From choosing outfits with a stronger, more structured shape to opting for a monochromatic colour scheme that’s cohesive, scroll down below for the tips to note for making a lasting good impression in the workplace.

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