What Not to Wear to Work – Summer Edition

The great thing about fashion is that everyone has their own flavor, their own style, their own idea of what looks good. However, finding the right fashion in the workplace can be a little trickier, especially if you work in an industry with a strict dress code. Employees who are expected to wear professional attire everyday find that wearing a corporate suit in the summertime challenging, especially when then temperatures are rising and the humidity is sweltering. Summertime may allow tweaks in professional attire that will remain completely acceptable if you know “what not to wear.”

Flip Flops: Many companies allow dressier sandals in the workplace; however flip flops are not professional footwear at all. Not only are this rubber shoes too reminiscent of the beach or hanging out at the mall, these also make a very irritating noise when walking through quiet hallways in the office.

Sheer Fabrics: Sheer fabrics are best left for bathing suit cover-ups and dressy evening wear. Although sheer clothing may feel breezy and cool in the middle of a heat wave, they may convey the wrong image and unwanted attention at work. Also, sheer clothing will make you very under dressed in the notorious coldness of most office spaces.

Shorts: Wearing shorts will make your image seem less professional, especially cutoffs and cargos. Some fashion magazines picture women in tailored Bermuda shorts or “city shorts” which may be appropriate in the summer for some office places; use your best judgment. However, a just-above-the-knee skirt will keep you even cooler all while conveying a smart, authoritative image.

Too Much Skin: Low-cut blouses, bared midriffs, mini-skirts and backless tops don’t communicate the right message for a professional workplace. Keep skirts at a modest length and keep the neckline of blouses five-fingertips below the collarbone. There is some controversy whether or not arms should be bared in a professional environment; take cues from your superior to see whether or not a jacket or sweater is worn on top of a sleeveless shirt.

Keep your professional reputation intact on your current job or when interviewing for new jobs by wearing the appropriate clothing for the season. Hot temperatures may call for modifications, but always err on the side of being too conservative. You’ll never feel embarrassed by being a bit overdressed for a meeting than being obviously under dressed.…

The Best Wardrobe and Closet Designs

An attractive wardrobe and closet can represent a lot for a person. Having a great looking and functional wardrobe can really bring light into your house and make its aspect much more appealing to the eye. After all, who does not want a good looking design in his house? It is crucial that you know how to properly choose a good looking design and how to avoid those ugly ones. The most important thing to keep in mind here is that in the end it only comes to your taste, so the design that you are going to choose should always make you happy.

You will find a wide variety of styles and designs out there; you can find stand-alone, walk-in and built-in wardrobes that are generally built so that they can meet just about any requirement that a customer may have. You should know that each wardrobe style provides a certain space. It is important to keep this in mind while searching for a great looking appliance so that you will be sure that it will fit the room in which you are going to use it. It is also good to go for a wardrobe style that offers more than just functionality, after all, our aim here is to bring a little light into our homes.

You will also be able to find a good number of old style wardrobes and closets on the market. These antique appliances may be the perfect thing for an individual that can match them with the design of his home. These wardrobes and closets are also usually made from wood, making them more pleasing to look at. I don’t recommend buying these appliances if you are going for a more modern look, because these pieces usually only go well into older houses.

The walk-in wardrobes are the ones that usually use the most wall space. They are normally big enough so that you can fit them into a smaller room. I highly recommend them if you are looking to save some space while still trying to maintain a pleasant look to your room. Don’t let the size of these appliances fool you because they are highly functional.

Whatever wardrobe style or design you may choose, you should be sure that it will be to your liking. A good wardrobe will also offer functionality, so that you will be able to properly organize and store things, such as your clothes, your shoes or just about any small object that you might want. Be careful when searching and make smart purchases!…

Wardrobe Cabinets

Your closet is full and you need something for your clothes. Do you use a wardrobe cabinet, an armoire, or a dresser? The primary difference is that a wardrobe cabinet includes hanging, the other two options don’t. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each.

Armoire

This is usually a tall cabinet with doors. Behind the doors are a combination of shelves and drawers. The more of these, the better you will be able to organize your “foldable” clothing items. In addition, you might find that is has enough open area within that you can have a space for a TV.

In my mind, the big advantage of an armoire is the design and look of the piece itself. Options include antiques, design theme (like western, modern, country, or classical), decorative hardware, and a variety of wood veneers. You will be able to find something unique and interesting.

Dresser

Generally speaking, dressers will offer more compartments than armoires (so no space for a TV). They will either be low and long, or high and narrow. The added compartments make it easier to separate the clothing in a way that you prefer.

Dressers usually come as part of a bedroom set. Therefore, (my opinion only) they tend to look a bit more commercial than armoires. On the other hand, they are able to hold more than either of the other 2 options (again, generally speaking), allowing you more flexibility.

Wardrobe Cabinet

Typically, these are tall and slender – smaller than the other two. Therefore they won’t hold as much. They are plainer – more modern looking.

On the other hand, they provide hanging for long clothing like dresses or coats. Individually, a wardrobe cabinet will be cheaper than either a dresser or an armoire. They also can be combined with other pieces, or more of the same piece, creating an assembly that potentially acts like a full wall of closets. This can be made up of several tall cabinets, or a more interesting combination of tall and short cabinets.

Here’s a TIP about moving cabinets or furniture. It’s better to remove the doors and drawers first (and the contents of course). But if you elect to tape the doors and drawers so that they don’t shift during the move, DON’T put the tape directly onto the wood. The adhesive will leave a residue that will damage the finish and be hard to remove. You will be better off wrapping the cabinet in a packing blanket first, and then wrapping the tape around that. Shrink wrap and bubble wrap are also good options.…