FASHIONISTA FORECAST

Dressing For Power And Authority
by
Monica M. Burns

Career-Driven, Ambition-Focused, and Authoritative........does these character traits describe you or lay down a foundation of the person that you want to become? If so...........you have to start with your Image.

Your Image is the most important part of who you are. It tells those around you, how you see and feel about yourself. You should always dress according to your True Personality Type, which in turn, accurate assessments will be formed about you. If you are one of the Career-Driven Women, you know that in order to advance in your career, you must also look the part. If you are an Executive and you manage others, not wearing your Power Suits will display to others that you may feel incompetent in your abilities, and they will probably not take you serious at all. But, when you wear your Power Suits To Work, Walk Confidently, and Communicate With Authority, you will seem a bit intimidating, but the respect will be commanded, without you having to say one word.

Dressing for Power and Authority is a breeding ground for Self-Confidence. When you look good, you feel great...it is just a natural part of human nature. With Self-Confidence you can communicate well with others, you can compliment others without feeling threatened, and most of all, you will believe that you can do the job that requires you to wear your Power Suit. Just don’t allow the Power Suit to wear you.

When choosing your Power Suits, you must make sure that they are tailored to fit your particular body type almost perfectly (I never believe anything is quite perfect without flaws)! Choose colors that compliment your skin tone, and patterns and designs that accentuates your best features. Never wear loud and obnoxious colors, keep it Professional in Power Colors such as Black, Gray, Brown, Navy, and White. It is okay to incorporate sexy pieces into the Power Suit, so that you will not appear too stuffy. For Example: Wearing A Sexy V-Neck, Lacy Camisole, or a Nice Silk Shirt with wonderful collars can add a bit of sensuality with the conservatism. Whatever you choose as your Power Suit, make sure you are Confident in your choice and that it meshes well with your True Personality Type!