The three components that make up executive presence are communication, gravitas, and appearance according to fashion experts the power of executive presence is the force that shows people we are capable of being leaders. In the corporate offices appearance counts for 60 per cent of your corporate presence. Here are few tips and couple
of ideas with a list of fashion sings that should never make it into the office.
Wet Hair
Long Wet hair first of all is a really great way to catch a cold. But more importantly no matter how rushed we are in the morning, not taking the time to dry your hair shows that you don’t care enough to do so. The bottom line is that wet hair is viewed by many as unprofessional because several people equate wet hair with unfinished hair. Going into work with wet hair might give off the impression that you are not ready for work, or that you did not have time in the morning to dry your hair. Employers, therefore, might assume that you put little effort into getting ready for work. However, most agreed that it is perfectly acceptable to go out with wet hair if you are going to class (if you’re a student) or if you are simply running errands.
Heavy Makeup
You absolutely have to wear makeup, even if you have the features of Snow White. Not wearing makeup to work says you don’t take it seriously but the trick is to look like you are not wearing a makeup. A study has found that wearing makeup at work can actually help you appear more confident, but the line between confident and looking like all you do is put on makeup is a very thin one. Researchers say it “may have to do with the negative stereotypes associated with an ‘overly groomed’ woman in the workplace.” Sparkles should never come into your place
of work.
High High Heels
If you are wearing the highest pair of heels in your office, then you’re wearing the wrong shoes. If you work in an industry like fashion, wearing three inch heels may be the norm. If you work in accounting, a kitten heel may be all you need.
Ill-fitting Clothing
Too-tight clothing is a major problem, but so is too-loose clothing. Investing in a good tailor is part of a professional wardrobe.
Dressing Too Casually
Casual Fridays sound great. Friday is the day where you don’t have to don the suit or conservative dress and heels. But dressing casually and still conveying power can be tough for women. Experts say that Casual Fridays were designed by men for men but women can’t convey as much power as men when they dress casually. It seems that dressing casually, in certain industries, may be even trickier than dressing professionally. But unfortunately, your clothes are the first things people see when they meet you which can give a strong message. (Agencies)
