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For the Office
| Casual Fridays |
Stay at Home | After 5
Women are always in transition. Whether
we're in the workforce climbing the corporate ladder or leaving it to
care for our children, it is no secret that presentation is everything.
At OnYou Fashion Consignments, we can help you create a wardrobe with
styles to fit everything in your life, just by following some basic
guidelines.
Unless you have a specific uniform, many large companies
are doing away with everyday casual attire. We believe that when you
look good, you feel better and probably get more done! But you can be
professional and comfortable, too. And you don't have to break the bank
to get there.
Choose:
· Start with a basic/neutral color scheme and buy pieces that
work together (black, tan and white; blue, pale yellow and white; brown,
green and cream; etc.).
· Mix-and-match with suit separates (pant suits, skirt suits,
dress suits) in neutral colors like black, tan, gray or brown made from
materials you can wear year around (in Florida, that's blended wool,
gabardine, polyester).
· Add shirts, skirts, dresses and pants in colors that coordinate
with your suit separates. Here you can go bold with color, pattern and
cut to suit your individuality (flirty skirts, sheer and colorful shirts,
daring dresses).
· Buy work shoes for comfort first, quality second, and then
style. Start with one pair to match each suit (black, blue, brown, tan,
beige). Low heel, closed toe pumps or mules (if your office allows)
are versatile enough for most outfits and as your budget permits, you
can add more colorful choices to match your wardrobe.
· Don't forget to accessorize with handbags, jewelry, scarves
and belts!
Lose:
· Short shorts or skirts. Even in the most casual offices, it's
best to keep your shorts at home. Wear cropped or Capri-style pants
instead.
· Open toe sandals you wear to the beach or furry boots you wear
to the slopes.
· Any tight fitting, too short/low cut or strapless shirt where
your bra strap - or bra bulge! -is noticeable. Even under a suit jacket,
it's not appropriate. (Same for mini skirts. Ever heard of VPL? Visible
Panty Lines?).
· T-shirts with writing or advertisements (unless it's advertising
your business).
· Sweatpants, stretch pants or yoga pants meant for the gym.
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Lucky you, Friday is "wear your jogging suit to work"
day…not really! Unless you are the boss, always dress for the position
you want, even on casual Fridays. You can be casual and professional
at the same time.
Choose:
· Easy to wear khaki or twill trousers, cropped or Capri-style
pants (if allowed) in solid colors or timeless patterns (houndstooth
or window pane plaid, stripes or pin dots) for maximum mileage.
· Jean or patterned just-above-the-knee skirts and slim or ruffled
skirts.
· Sheath or shirt dresses.
· Collared and button down shirts, cardigan twin sets and fitted
T-shirts.
· Top with a fitted blazer, leather or jean jacket, or oversized
shirt.
Lose:
· Saturday night dance party dresses, shirts or skirts.
· Flip flop sandals, your yard-work tennis shoes or thick-soled
boots.
· Frayed or overly stressed denim.
· Jogging suits (they are so cute, but not for work!) or velour
two pieces.
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Whether you're a stay-at-home-mom or you don't work (lucky
you!), wearing your jammies all day gets really old, really fast. Look
and feel better when you're home or out and about without a lot of fuss.
Choose:
· Comfortable, fitted jogging suits.
· Walking shorts (knee length) or capri pants.
· Fitted T-shirts topped with khaki or jean jackets.
· Dresses or skirts with flats.
· White button/collar shirt.
· Yoga pants with zipper sweatshirt or T-shirt.
· Khaki pants and jeans with anything!
Lose:
· Your husband's Aerosmith T-shirt.
· Bleach spotted, too-short shorts or pants.
· Stretch pants.
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There is no better time to buy consignment than when you're
dressing for a wedding, a show or a night on the town. Special occasion
items are worn very few times and at a fraction of retail, you can afford
to go all out. But there's more to it than the little black dress.
Choose:
· Separates. Get a satin or velvet camisole or tank top that
you can wear with a blazer for work; pair it with a colorful or slinky
skirt for your special occasion.
· Try a vintage pantsuit on for size. You'll be amazed how comfortable
and flattering they are.
· The little black dress but in red, blue or green - appropriate
for most anything.
· Glamorous accessories like rhinestone earrings, a sheer shawl,
scarf or hat.
Lose:
· Plain leather pumps; instead, try a strappy, shiny or more
colorful alternative.
· Ditto for handbags.
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