Workchic Reinvention Recap
Can you believe January is over already? This month we challenged your reinvention into the professional, feminine, and chic career women we know you are. To help you in this mission we started providing career development tips along side the fashion advice you’ve come to expect.
Have you taken the time to reassess your closet, identify key basics, or revamp your resume? If you haven’t, now is a great time to go back and read our articles. They can all be found under the category New Year 2010. Looking for even more Workchic advice? This month we had some amazing contributors that taught us better time management skills, how to eat healthier and stay energized at the office, and even how to ask for a raise. We’ve written a few guest blog posts that may interest you:
At ShopItToMe.com you can learn How to Incorporate the Wild Accessories you love into your Work Wardrobe.
Turn to TheOfficeStylist.com for our tips on Packing for your next Business Trip.
To Make a Lasting Impression with your Interview Attire, check out our post on the Execu|Search blog.
We would love to hear your opinion on what was your favorite reinvention post this month! Just leave us a comment below.
Don’t forget, you can always connect with us on twitter, facebook, polyvore, and join our group Workchic on LinkedIn. Send us your questions and comments through these networks or email us at info@workchic.com.
In Dec/January I read a book called “I have nothing to wear” about how to shop for what you need, and end up with a closet full of clothes that not only ‘go together’ but that you also love! I can’t remember the exact title & authors off-hand, but it had some great tools to think about how you shop how you put together looks.
Since I read it, I’ve gone shopping and ended up with some really great pieces that make several new outfits in my current wardrobe! What the book really helped me do was look at my current wardrobe and see what I needed – did I really need another red top, or could I really use a navy blue blazer? It also helped me realize that while I adore jeans, I probably don’t need 8-10 pairs of them, considering I only wear jeans to work on Fridays, and then on the weekends. It helped me to focus in on what I needed, and also on what looks good on me! So what if skinny pants are in style – they don’t flatter me, and I should waste my time and money on clothes that don’t flatter me just because they’re trendy!
I definitely recommend taking stock of your closet – I literally wrote down everything I wear on a regular basis, and even noted things that I love but never wear because I don’t have the right shoes or pants to wear with them. Then write down what you need and go shopping armed with a list of things you need. When I went shopping I kept getting distracted by cute items, and I had to keep re-focusing on what I was there to find!
Now I have what feels like an endless supply of options – and all I bought on my trip were three pairs of pants, one top, and a belt!
Comment by Corporate Chickee — February 1, 2010 @ 3:41 pm