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What To Wear When You Work From Home
Home-based businesses are on the rise and a huge number of them are female-run. That means that the working wardrobe of more and more women is changing and is not as it was when they worked at a 9-5 job. The question is, should you be concerned about what you wear if you are not in public every day? Of course you should, because the most important person in the world sees you every day - you. When you look good you feel good and that will reflect in your productivity. If you are dressed like you are ready for work you will take your work more seriously.
You will want to dress comfortably but also be ready for clients that may show up unexpectedly. You can do this by wearing a nice blouse and pants and top it off with a vest. Wear pants that are made from a soft, non-wrinkle material so you will feel comfortable. Or wear a twin set with pants and you will look well dressed. Both outfits require very little jewelry.
For days when you will be meeting clients wear a black top and pants at home. When you leave wear a jacket (in one of your best colors) and you will be ready. Or wear a turtleneck in your best color and add a jacket of the same color when you leave your home office to meet clients. Take care to look after essentials like hair and makeup as you would if you were dressing for any work environment. When your clients see you, whether it is at your home office or at a meeting if you look like you took the time to take care of yourself they will trust you as being able to take care of their needs. Being professionally dressed will encourage clients to respect your time, your product and your services..
Source of article - Sheila Dicks from www.sheilasfashionsense.com
Sheila is the founder of Dynamic Impressions, an image consulting company committed to providing valuable information and tools to assist men and women in attaining greater confidence and personal effectiveness.
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