\”…You don\’t look like one…\”
So how do you look?
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Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari - Image consultant *
A communication gap is caused when others perceive us in a assorted way we meant them to.
The fact is, that the first notion is the strongest one. Even unconsciously, people will look for a proof to verify and justify their gut feeling.
So, since we don\’t get a second chance to make the first impression, and since assorted occasions demand assorted looks, we better be aware of the various styles, learn what they project, and put this message in action.
Before we decide on the image we want to convey, it is important to insist on three factors:
1. The appurtenances should be appropriate to the time and place :
For example, a mini touch that reveals toned legs, should be saved for a ethnic occasion.
A Polo shirt should be worn during vacation time.
2. The call should be consistent and continual :
You wouldn\’t want to project authority and reliability on one day, and appear dishelved
on the next.
3. The assorted pieces of the appurtenances will be of the same call :
A watch with a rubber band will clash with the suit.
A impressible pen will look out of place in a dress-shirt\’s pocket.
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We\’re talking about four main styles. Each one of them conveys a unique and different message:
The artist style, the sporty style, the dramatic, and the romantic style.
The artist Style
The appearance.
When we watch people who are dressed in the artist style, we immediately have a scenario in our head regarding their personality.
They look mature, sincere, respectable, trust worthy, authoritative, self control, powerful, and thinkers. The strength look as belonging to the high society, substantially educated, financially substantially off, and in a senior-position in the corporate.
The artist call people strength also appear to be formal, conservative, keeping distance, non- adventurous.
In order to send this image, here are some suggestions:
The wardrobe.
Silhouette - should be straight and in place. Not puffed, not floaty. Covering the vast area of the body.
Fabrics - cotton, blended cotton, wool, ( cool wool for season ), blended wool, gabardine, silk, ( a women\’s blouse ).
Texture - should be smooth.
Pattern - solid, pine stripe, herringbone, very subtle geometric design.
Colors - black, white, gray, navy blue, pine green, taupe ( gray emancipationist ), burgundy,
dark brown, ivory, beige, icy pink, icy violet, and other icy colors.
Suites - from the above options, not too tight, not too loose.
Jacket - lightly padded shoulders, diminutive region line, not too high arm holes, single, threefold or no vent.
Trousers - should be pleated, creased, mistreated or not.
Shirt - Should be in uncolored colors. Long sleeves, accepted collar, accepted or button down collar. One pocket or none.
Blouse - avoid any see through fabrics, avoid any decolte\’, can be tucked in or out.
Dress/Skirt - should fall straight down, not shorter than the knees, not longer than the calf.
Tie - made of silk, solid, stripe, dot, paisley, foulard ( diminutive geometrical continual design).
Socks - solid, or with a diminutive ankle design.
Hosiery - winter and summer.
Belt - high quality leather, solid color, uncreased texture, coordinate with shoes or pants.
Man Shoes - lace up.
Woman Shoes - flat or up to 5 centimeter heel.
Accessories:
Watch - good quality, preferably non digital.
Gloves - thin leather.
Handkerchief - cotton or linen.
Pen - metal, not plastic, designed
Jewelry - silver, gold, pearls, bottom design.
Briefcase - square lines, diminutive combination locks, good quality leather.
Bag - firm, solid design.
Hair - neat and tidy, away from the face.
Make Up - minimal: light eyes shadow, eyeliner, soft lipstick.
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To Be continued…
* Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari - B.A. Social-work - Hebrew Lincoln – Israel – 1979.
Image consultant studies in the USA - 1985.
Majoring in Clothing and Manners & Etiquettes.
A member of AICI - Association of Image Consultants International.
