Dress to Impress

THE FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE BEST IMPRESSION. SOME TIPS ON HOW TO DRESS AND LOOK YOUR BEST AS YOU PREPARE FOR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.

Hi, I am a 26 year old woman, working as a HR executive. I am going to attend an interview with a reputed firm soon. Could you give me advice on what make up and clothes to wear?

No matter how confident and qualified you are, interviews can be very stressful for many women. Choose an outfit that is formal, either trousers with a shirt, or a salwar or saree. If you choose Indian wear, make sure it is fuss free with no elaborate details or glitter. Jeans or tight clothes are a no-no. Make sure your clothes are clean and wrinkle free.

Shoes and pumps are preferred over sandals. Wear limited jewellery. Minimal make up and perfume will help you look professional. A neat hair style, clean manicured nails, and you are good to go. All the very best for the interview!

DONT’S:

• Jeans or tight clothes are a strict no-no.
• Low necks or buttons open to reveal cleavage.
• Over-dressing.
• Too much make up.

Hi, I am a 23 year old girl, I am going on that special first date with my friend. What can I wear that will make me look great?

Choose your clothes based on where you will be going, for a dinner in a star hotel, wear a dress or skirt with a shirt. If you are going for a movie, you can wear a pair of jeans. Pay attention to what flatters you, too tight clothes look odd, and too baggy looks sloppy. Ask a friend if you don’t know what suits you. Don’t forget about shoes; put on a pair of comfortable heels or cute flats. Wearing coordinated accessories like belts, bracelets or hair accessories can make you go from girl next door to diva in a jiffy.

Clean up well before the date, shower and moisturize, and be well groomed. Apply make up, you can wear a little or a lot, depending on your personal style, a good idea is to choose lips or eyes, go dramatic on one, but not both. But avoid going too heavy; you want to look like a glowing version of your usual self. Style your hair and vamp it up a bit by adding a cute hair band or clip. Spray on perfume and go out and have a great time.