DRESS CODES 101: For Self-Employed Women

Congratulations!  You’re self employed.  No more dress codes.  You get to wear whatever you want!

BE CAREFUL!!!

As women entrepreneurs working in a highly complex and competitive society, you must recognize and understand the impact of your appearance as it communicates first to you and then to others.

What you wear and the way you look affects:

  1. the way you think,
  2. the way you feel,
  3. the way you act or behave, and then
  4. the way others react or respond to you.

A couple of years ago, I was invited to a Cinco de Mayo party at a private home.  I didn’t see the invitation (I was somebody’s “plus one”).

I was anticipating margaritas, some tacos, and chips with salsa.

I wore my favorite faded jeans and a casual top.  I threw on a “fancy shmancy” statement necklace, just because, I’m random like that.  It was my version of Mexican Chic 🙂

BUT!  I was mortified when I arrived at the house party and discovered it wasn’t just a casual get-together with tacos and tequila…

It was a FULL BLOWN business networking event with vendors,

a Chef in the Kitchen preparing fresh seafood (tacos) and a

Bar with Bubbly Bartenders serving specialty drinks!

I was NOT at the proper DRESS CODE level.

I was embarrassed for myself (and the woman that invited me).  I felt irrelevant, insecure and inferior.

I wanted to crawl inside my jumbo “jalapeno margarita”… and die.

That night I promised myself I would never, ever, be below dress code level again!

Can you relate?

Here are FOUR Types of DRESS CODES to help you avoid a dress code disaster and dress appropriate for the occasion:

FOUR Types of DRESS CODES

  1. Casual.  Pull out your favorite jeans!  You can opt for a comfortable tee or dress things up with a stylish top, jewelry or even a blazer.  Footwear – Can range from sneakers to heels to boots.
  2. Business Casual.  Dress pants or khakis with a fashionable top is appropriate.  A casual skirt is also an option.  Feel free to dress up your outfit with heels, jewelry and/or accessories.  Hair and Makeup everyday style.
  3. Business.  Wear a business suit or a business style dress with heels (high or low).  Tip:  Stick to business colors:  black, navy blue, gray or brown.  (Knowing your best business color is vital so you don’t look tired, old or sick)
  4. Smart Casual.  Smart Casual (or dressy casual) is basically a combination of casual, business casual, and business dress codes, where you can combine them into a “smart” ensemble.  It’s safest to go with nice slacks or a skirt, though you could also wear a nice pair of dark jeans dressed up with a collared or otherwise dressy top.  Throw on a blazer for an extra touch of class.  For Smart Casual, you should look sharp, stylish and neatly put together.

I’ve come a long way since my dress code disaster – As for me, I believe blazers are the answer for all occasions!

 

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I challenge you to become more aware of how your clothing and grooming affect the way you think, the way you feel, the way you act, and the way others react to you.

Make the power of personal appearance work for you!

Kisses!

Nancy

PS  By the way, if you want more information like this, feel free to reach out to me.  I have a lot more tips that have helped women entrepreneurs create a powerful, attractive and visible personal brand and may help you, too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You are NOT meant to work with everybody! Networking Guide (eBook)

Maybe it’s time to give up and get a “real job”.

That was my first thought when I got home after a thirty minute drive from yet another speaking engagement with no book sales and no emails for my list.

I was about to text my mentor and tell her “I Suck. I Quit.” when all of sudden, I realized what I did wrong.

I spent half a day speaking to a group of people who were NOT my target market.  Fail.

 

It reminded me of when I used to go to networking events (before I created my personal brand), and wasted time, energy and money; because I was

  • prospecting everybody with a pulse and a pocketbook,
  • sharing my products and opportunity with everybody within a 3 foot radius;
  • and collecting business cards from everybody.

This is NOT how to grow your business or your brand.

You are NOT meant to work with everybody!

If you want to learn how to attract your ideal clients, make an impact and reach your income goals then you need this FREE ebook… FACE TO FACE: A Strategy Guide for Networking.

Click HERE or the Image above

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Build your Personal Brand

Attract your Ideal Customer

Create an Authentic + Magnetic ‘Elevator Pitch’

5 Ways to make a good First Impression

and much, much more!

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“If you’re your authentic self you have no competition”

PS – If you know of a group of women entrepreneurs who would like to prosper in business + life, please tell them about me and tell me about them.  Email me at nancy@nancyjoseph.com

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3 Hacks to Help You Snatch the Perfect Handbag

Women get more pleasure from buying a handbag than any other item, a survey has revealed.

Handbags are the accessory that we use the MOST and they NEED to go with every outfit so there is a lot of satisfaction in finding the PERFECT bag.

Three Hacks to Help You Snatch the Perfect Handbag

  1. Match your handbag to your hair.  It’s impossible to have your bag match every outfit you own, but you always have your hair with you – so match your handbag with your hair!
  2. Wear the right size for your frame.  If your frame is small, wear a small bag.  If your frame is medium, wear a medium bag.  If your frame is large, wear a large bag.
  3. Carry your bag correctly.  Your bag should hang at your waist.  If you have large hips, don’t let your bag lay on the side of your hips.  If you have a large bust, tuck your bag behind you.

BONUSYour bag should REFLECT your Personal Style.  

(Fringe is on trend!)

For many women, handbags are the most EXPENSIVE items on our shopping list.  Using the three hacks above will ENSURE that you are making a wise investment. $ $ $

Your HANDBAG is only ONE of your accessories.

Check out the FREE 16pt. Accessory Rule Report here to see the full checklist for accessorizing with style & CONFIDENCE.

 

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Are you ready to STAND OUT and STEP UP?

P.S.S. I help my clients build an authentic + magnetic Personal Brand so they can have success, happiness and prosperity in their life and business.

Have a beautiful day!

Nancy

“The Image Consultant for Entrepreneurs”

 

 

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Seven Ways to Prepare for Your Own Success – How to Leave Your Mark on the World

Collin Powell says: “There are no secrets to success.  It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.”

 

So, what preparations are you making for your success?

Are you exercising your body and eating the right foods for its optimal performance?

Are you ready to wake up early, stay up late, and turn down social media events just to focus on the preparation required for the success you envision for your yourself?

Are you just hoping to strike it rich? Or do you see yourself providing a service or meeting a need in the world?

However you define success, whatever your dreams and aspirations, you must first commit to and actively prepare.  Then and only then, can you guarantee your results.

SEVEN TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR OWN SUCCESS AND LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE WORLD

  1. Always seek to create value.
  2. Make sure to be well-groomed and well-dressed.
  3. Invest in yourself: read good books, attend seminars, and learn all you can.
  4. Take care of your body: exercise, eat well, and get enough sleep.
  5. Surround yourself with people who are more successful than you are.
  6. Each day do the best you can with what you have.
  7. Be as happy for the success of others as you are of your own.

Start preparing today.  Your big opportunity may be right around the corner, and it will go to the one who is prepared.

And remember… Jesus prepared for 30 years to serve for 3 years.

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One important key to success is Self-Confidence… An important key to Self-Confidence is Preparation.

PS – If you want help with building your self confidence or any of the Seven Tips CHECK OUT  The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self Confidence 

 

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