I am looking at getting your accessories right – this week I am looking at Bags.
· For work, a small to medium bag
looks most efficient. For a sharp boardroom look, avoid very unstructured
styles.
· If you find you have too much
‘stuff’ to carry to work in your handbag, ditch the carrier bags and invest in
a smart tote bag to carry extras. Leather is a good choice for a professional
look but consider how heavy it will feel when full on public transport on a
rainy day. Make sure it is has plenty of room and enough pockets to carry all
you need. Think about the colour – it should be neutral enough to go with all
your work clothes and it should not clash with your handbag. You also need to
check how good it looks when full as you don’t want a sharp image ruined by
ugly bulges!
· Don’t skimp on the cost of your
handbag - it is a vital component of your professional image. An inappropriate
bag can ruin a positive impression. Take your time to get it right. Choose a
classic style but inject a bit of ‘you’ with the colour – get the size right –
nothing smaller than a Kelly or Birkin bag. Team it with a charcoal or navy
tailored suit to make it office friendly.
(Excerpted from my Amazon number 1 bestselling
e-book “Success with Style: How to
Create a Signature Look That Says You Mean Business”)
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