WANT to project an air of authority and power in your dressing? Follow these tips, and you'll be on your way.
Don't wear all black to work
Those with not enough colour in their wardrobe might be perceived as being unadventurous. Also, dark colours tend to bring the energy level of those around you down.
Use dark colours as a staple in the wardrobe, but always add a burst of colour, be it in the form of a top under a dark jacket, or in a bold accessory. Turquoises, soft pinks, purples or even orange-red pieces are all the rage now.
Remember the hem
The rule for hemlines and heels is: The wider the hem, the lower the heel. Don't pair wide leg trousers with stilettoes - it's simply not chic.
One wouldn't wear a wide, bohemian tiered skirt with stilettoes, but rather with ballerina flats. Apply the same principle here.
Always hem trousers if they're too long - don't let them get caught in the backs of your shoes, it looks sloppy.
For jackets, make sure the hem doesn't end at the widest part of the hips - it broadens the hips. And make sure sleeve lengths aren't the same as the jacket's hem and it creates one line that emphasises the hips.
Wear just a touch of make-up
Those who go into work bare-faced may be perceived as being school girl-fresh, but very junior. Wear light powder, and colour in your lip with a lip pencil before applying gloss on top.
The idea is to create a pretty, stained lip. Add blush for some colour.
Conversely, those who wear too much make-up might be perceived as insecure, so apply with a light hand
