Romantic/Dramatic
Simone is new to exploring the world of fashion and she has dipped her toes in tentatively to find what best suits her body frame. I notice that she sticks to looser empire style dresses which look shapeless and sloppy on her tall frame. She tends to wear flats and sticks to dark grays, blues and creams.
While going through Simone’s closet I noticed that she did not have much semi-casual or weekend clothes. Everything seemed to be either really fancy or sweatpants. Her work attire was dated, she was wearing Gap shirts with unlined and often shapeless skirts. She used her height to stay out of heels of any kind. Though she stated in her personal evaluation that she wanted a classic and refined look. Her image said nothing of the sort, she looked like a frumpy Mum or someone who works from home. Her job at Tim Hortons demands that she look poised, elegant and confident at all times. She at times is the face of Tim Hortons and she is often sent to different provinces to represent Tim Horton. Her job in Publicity and Marketing insists that she look warm and friendly yet serious and authoritative which can be hard balance to achieve.
I suggested to Simone that she stay away from unstructured clothing and prints. Her body structure is medium to large so she should stay away from busy prints on her lower half. After throwing away a lot of her clothes, I was able to start with a blank canvas and lead her towards a more elegant and most importantly corporate style. Together we broke her closet down into 3 sections.
Simone is new to exploring the world of fashion and she has dipped her toes in tentatively to find what best suits her body frame. I notice that she sticks to looser empire style dresses which look shapeless and sloppy on her tall frame. She tends to wear flats and sticks to dark grays, blues and creams.
While going through Simone’s closet I noticed that she did not have much semi-casual or weekend clothes. Everything seemed to be either really fancy or sweatpants. Her work attire was dated, she was wearing Gap shirts with unlined and often shapeless skirts. She used her height to stay out of heels of any kind. Though she stated in her personal evaluation that she wanted a classic and refined look. Her image said nothing of the sort, she looked like a frumpy Mum or someone who works from home. Her job at Tim Hortons demands that she look poised, elegant and confident at all times. She at times is the face of Tim Hortons and she is often sent to different provinces to represent Tim Horton. Her job in Publicity and Marketing insists that she look warm and friendly yet serious and authoritative which can be hard balance to achieve.
I suggested to Simone that she stay away from unstructured clothing and prints. Her body structure is medium to large so she should stay away from busy prints on her lower half. After throwing away a lot of her clothes, I was able to start with a blank canvas and lead her towards a more elegant and most importantly corporate style. Together we broke her closet down into 3 sections.
Work
A majority of people spend upwards to 70% of their day at work so it's very important that one is deliberate about their clothing attire for the office. As of late the term business casual has become so watered down and that it's not unusual to see someone in the office in shorts or flip-flops. Simone works in corporate Canada so wearing flip-flops not only isn't an option for me her but it could be viewed as career suicide. I knew that in order for Simone to be taken seriously and for her to view herself as an equal contributor on her communication team that she would have to but together an outfit that said I'm present and I'm intelligent. Repeating her mantra was quickly becoming second nature to her and I found her to be much more confident on picking blouses that complimented her style and without making her looking dowdy.
In the above picture we have her work outfit.
She is wearing a pencil skirt by Banana Republic. Again, Pencil skirts are a daring bet for Endomorph women but I find if you go up in size they don't cling as much to the thighs. Simone loved her skirt and I reminded her that she could center dozen of outfits around her skirt.
Next we have a ruffled blouse from Club Monaco. This blouse is gorgeous and timeless. Ruffles are everywhere and this blouse though slightly see-through is fashion-forward yet will give many years of wear. I believe in classic pieces and investing in good fabrics because stretching your dollar especially in these economic times is important. As a newlywed with a new house, Simone cannot waste her time at stores like Dynamite and Suzy Shier her clothes need to go the distance.
Her cardigan is from Banana Republic and it's a beautiful eggplant colour which seems to be all the rage this spring in Milan. This colour is universally flattering and for her pale complexion it gives her skin warmth which is important as she can look pale at times. She finishes off the look with a pair of round toe pumps with a 2 1/2 inch which is perfect for walking around comfortably at work and chasing down the streetcar on the way home.
Below are some simple tips for dressing the Romantic/Endomorph Body for Work:
For business/corporate situations match your handbag , shoes and belt. Black shoes should be matched with a black handbag. This is not a time to get creative with your accessories or to wear colored shoes.
Choose clothing material that reflects the season. Heavy fabrics and tweeds are best for Fall and Winter and will look out of place during Summer, as light linen fabrics will look out of place during Winter.
Always wear a belt where there are belt loops . Choose a good quality leather belt and don't be tempted to wear a flashy or plastic belt. If you don't like belts choose pants without loops
Choose clothing material that reflects the season. Heavy fabrics and tweeds are best for Fall and Winter and will look out of place during Summer, as light linen fabrics will look out of place during Winter.
Always wear a belt where there are belt loops . Choose a good quality leather belt and don't be tempted to wear a flashy or plastic belt. If you don't like belts choose pants without loops
Business Dress Codes
Formal Business Attire- For women this constitutes business suits (a matched skirt and jackets) and, in most workplaces, pantsuits (matched pants and blazer). Closed-toe shoes (no sandals), blouses, hose and conservative hair, jewelry and makeup are expected.
Corporate Casual Looks-Working women have interpreted this to mean everything from shorts to sundresses, but in its most literal sense it means "smart business." Dressy pants and a blouse, sleek jersey knits and skirts and tops are all examples of corporate casual. Denim, T-shirts and flip-flops -- all '90s phenoms -- are only acceptable in the most casual of work environments.
Casual Friday - Depending on the business, this can mean anything from corporate casual instead of formal looks or "Wear your company logo polo and jeans." If in doubt, ask a superior.
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