{"id":988,"date":"2020-07-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imageliteinternational.com\/work-attire-killing-your-chances-for-promotion\/"},"modified":"2021-08-24T19:37:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T19:37:49","slug":"work-attire-killing-your-chances-for-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imageliteinternational.com\/work-attire-killing-your-chances-for-promotion\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Work Attire Killing Your Chances For Promotion?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"988\" class=\"elementor elementor-988\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c6ef96 elementor-section-height-min-height pagebanner-section elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"8c6ef96\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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https:\/\/imageliteinternational.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/dress-attire-for-work-promotion.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-229cc7f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"229cc7f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-720cf76\" data-id=\"720cf76\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f15ba34 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f15ba34\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-84ae1e0\" data-id=\"84ae1e0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b72fd18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b72fd18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Your Work Attire Killing Your Chances For Promotion?<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-226b682 blogpost-meta elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"226b682\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-0c250ec elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/imageliteinternational.com\/author\/angeledesgagne\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-info__item-prefix\">POSTED BY<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAng\u00e8le Desgagn\u00e9\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a2c357 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a2c357\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7aa33ae\" data-id=\"7aa33ae\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa5255f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa5255f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dress  to project the right image at all times\u2026<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1034cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1034cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"style3\"><em>In the beginning \u2026\u00a0<\/em>when employees are hired, they often receive a dress code policy they are simply expected to follow\u2026 without question.<\/p><p class=\"style3\"><strong>Employees<\/strong>\u00a0are responsible for promoting a respectable image for themselves and their employer; while employers are responsible for ensuring their employees understand their expectations. Integrating ones personal image with their professional image can be at best a challenge. To project the desired company image, employees are expected to take into account variables such as their personality, likes and dislikes, type of work, industry, job title, and so on.\u00a0 Add the need to integrate the image or brand of the company and the result is often confusion \u2013 bordering on disaster.<\/p><p class=\"style3\">To help YOU, the employee, prevent any dressing mishaps, here are some tips that will help you promote your best possible image at all times.<\/p><p class=\"style3\"><span id=\"more-192\"><\/span><strong>Always look the part<\/strong>\u00a0~ When deciding what to wear to work, keep your professional goals in mind as well as your industry, job, title, and what your planned activities will be. Are you management or staff? Will you be seeing clients? Do you have a presentation to do? Are you attending a conference or formal group function? Aiming for a specific promotion? Take a look at how others in that position are dressing. If they are perceived positively, copy them. If not, do some research or hire an image consultant to help you. When trying to get ahead, dress for the position you want and dress at least one level up, even on casual days. The wrong outfit will quickly damage your image and credibility thus lessening your chances of getting\u00a0<em>that<\/em>\u00a0promotion or even being considered for a management position.<\/p><p class=\"style3\"><strong>Give neatness a high priority\u00a0<\/strong>~ Looking neglected is a very common mistake, especially when dressing business casual. Look impeccable every day. Wearing a wrinkled jacket, stained pant or scuffed shoes will not help your image. People might only conclude that you are too lazy to bother and consequently will not do a thorough or complete job. Keep your clothes and accessories such as shoes, wallet, briefcase, and handbag in good condition. Anything worn out will make you look worn out. People might wonder if you have the strength to do the job, whether you have health issues, or are just not motivated. Clean and polish your shoes regularly, and replace damaged heels. You look at yourself from the front but others see you from behind.\u00a0 Men should wear longer socks so as not to show skin when crossing their legs. Women that wear hosiery look more professional and powerful, even during warm weather. Yes, wearing stockings might sound old-fashioned, but it\u2019s not a question of right or wrong \u2013 but rather a question of when to wear them. Unfortunately, many people blur the lines and confuse the work environment with the fashion industry. In my book, not wearing stockings in business is equivalent to a man wearing a suit with no socks and sandals. Can you picture that?<\/p><p><strong>Grooming for high exposure<\/strong>\u00a0~ In business, short hair is the most powerful for men and women alike. Whatever you do, maintain a well-groomed haircut at all times. Men with long hair (working in more traditional and conservative industries) might need to re-assess their professional goals as it might play against their chances of getting ahead. If you do decide to wear your hair long, keep it clean and wear it neatly tied in the back. Women with long hair (below the shoulder) should put their hair up for work to look more professional and in control. Thinking about coloring your hair or covering grey? If you are on a budget (it can get costly) or cannot spare the time (it needs regular maintenance), consider keeping your natural hair color. Sporting an awesome haircut (even with grey hair) is better than showing roots. Use perfumes and after-shaves very sparingly if any at all. Whatever scent you use, it should never be the first thing people notice about you. See your doctor and\/or dentist if you suffer from either body odour or bad breath, even after showering daily using a good deodorant soap and deodorant\/antiperspirant. They can help.<\/p><p><strong>Keep your body parts covered<\/strong>\u00a0~ Keep cleavage of any kind in check. Chest is the first thing people think about when I mention cleavage. But there are other less obvious cleavages, like toe cleavage created by low vamp shoes or sexy sandals. Stilettos, open toe, and high heeled shoes and sandals are not recommended in the work environment. Showing too much skin of any sort like bust, tummy, or arms will affect your credibility. Michelle Obama may have started a fashion frenzy by often wearing sleeveless dresses \u2013 and even shorts \u2013 but like the hosiery issue, just because it is done by more visible, influential people doesn\u2019t mean that we should do it!\u00a0 They\u2019re trying to sell more of their stuff. You\u2019re trying to get a promotion. Big difference. It is accepted for a woman to look feminine in the workplace while looking sexy will only undermine her credibility. How can others take you seriously when you look like you are going clubbing or on a date? Another culprit is the infamous \u201cmore-than-I-want-to-see\u201d bum crack. If you prefer low-rise pants, wear longer tops over your pants at work or tuck your shirt or top neatly into trousers, and wear a belt to complete your look.<\/p><p>As an\u00a0<strong>employee<\/strong>, don\u2019t be afraid to ask your employer for information about your company\u2019s dress code policy or even ask about having a seminar on \u201clooking professional or making a great first impression in the workplace\u201d. This is the perfect opportunity for\u00a0<strong>employers<\/strong>\u00a0to create a more productive and healthier work environment, enhancing employee loyalty by showing interest in the welfare of their staff along with demonstrating a positive and supportive attitude towards each employee\u2019s image.<\/p><p><strong>Employers<\/strong>\u00a0can reap great benefits from properly educating their employees on projecting the right image. 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Dress to project the right image at all times\u2026 In the beginning \u2026\u00a0when employees are hired, they often receive a dress code policy they are simply expected to follow\u2026 without question. 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