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How to dress for an interview

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Many women are not really sure what the best items of clothing are to dress for an interview. The key thing is to dress for success! Also add a bit of your personality, whilst trying to be the best professional candidate for the position. Be yourself Dress up! Look the part! Wear something that's truly you! Don't strive to look like anyone else. Research the job and study the job description. This will give you an overview of the expectation. You have 7 seconds to make a first impression. Do your best!  Add a dash of confidence!   OR     Even if you are nervous, add a dash of colour - if you are adventurous enough, wear a bright top or dress. However, if you are not comfortable, colour always read well in accessories like belts, scarves and bags!! The left option is the younger interpretation, whereas the right one is for a more mature woman. Preppy lady! If all fails -  to be or not to LBD?    An LBD will always be 'old faithf

7 Things that make your clothes look cheap. An amazing piece by COSMO

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1. Gathered seams Designers like these because they can make clothes more forgiving and help hide fit issues that arise when you use flat, smooth seams. Also, sharply tailored garments are more difficult to make, more expensive, and can be worn by fewer people. Think about it — the better something fits you, the worse it is going to fit pretty much everyone else. Instead, look for pieces with clean lines and sharp tailoring, and always choose pleats over gathered seams. 2. Embellishments Embroidery, sequins, beading, and studs look amazing when they are applied by skilled craftspeople using high-quality materials, but not so much when they are done by machine on a $20 T-shirt. Even if an embellished piece looks OK in the store or in a picture, you know that once you start wearing it for real, it's going to fall apart, and nothing looks cheaper than a jeweled sweater with missing jewels. Instead, focus on simple, unadorned pieces, and use your jewelry and other accessories as e

Which colour works for me?

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This is one question that is undeniably one of the most concerning questions that affect every woman. How do I know which colour suits me? Well hun - you can pull of any colour as long as you keep the colour that does not work for you, away from the face.....Excuse me? Away from the face? Yes - if you are blonde and struggle with dull greys and melanges, why not wear  it as a ponti jacket, and wear a colour that compliments your skin in a shirt, scarf or top? Yes - it works!!! Have a look at the colours that compliment you below :-)  And please take risks too!!  Milky - Vanillas You have natural blonde or caramel hair colour, with blue, hazel or green eyes, and quite fair. You look great in pastel or sorbet hues, including pinks, soft blues, mint, etc.  Dare to wear deep pinks, aquas, and brights as well!!!     Dark chocolate -  You have deep beautiful dark skin and can wear most colours! Even if you may not feel confident, you can look it!! Go for br