Make up, hygiene and more!

As a whole, apparel doesn't have to mean physical clothing. Dictionary states that the word 'apparel' also means 'superficial appearance; aspect; guise.' With that, make up is certainly one of the biggest issues within girls but I would honestly like to touch base on hygiene as well.

For make up, you have to have that same mentality as per quoted earlier:
"If you can see yourself using it at a club, bar or to a formal event, AVOID IT"
If you haven't heard the expression before, you'll hear it here now... you don't need to 'cake on' your make up in order to impress someone. Small amounts in thin layers is perfectly fine, but don't overdo it. Bold colors are usually the spring/summer trends, which is perfectly fine, but putting massive amounts on your face to make it stand out too much isn't professional.

Here's an example of what's a definite no-no:

As pretty as she is and as nice as her make up looks... that same checklist needs to go through your head:

Can I wear it to a bar?
Can I wear it to a club?
Can I wear it to a formal event?
If you checked yes to any or all of the above just by looking at her, which you can, then you certainly shouldn't wear it to work.

Now here's another example of someone else:

What do you think as you go down the check list? I would say none because of the simplicity of the look, which is perfect for the workplace.




Now for the most important part, hygiene. No one likes a person who smells really bad or really strong. The stench of poor hygiene wreaks havoc amongst the workplace, especially if you share a small room with a lot of your co-workers. No one will want to come near you too much, as nice as you are and it's certainly a distraction to others. At the same bathing yourself with cologne or perfume doesn't help your cause either. Sinuses starts acting up and the same things will happen within a room full of people. It really becomes a distraction to everyone... so much that most work places actually hand out clothing guidelines with good hygiene as a must as well.

Keep in mind, if all else fails, always look at others around you or....
ASK SOMEONE TO MAKE SURE!!

Accessories for Men & Women

Men doesn't have too many selections to accessorize with but certainly wearing ties, bow ties or cufflinks can make a difference to an outfit. Some may find it too formal and some may think it's more of a fashion statement. It all depends on your working environment and how your co-workers dress up as well. There's many ways on how to tie a tie and it's all personal preference, here's a quick video on how to tie the popular knot -- the Windsor Knot:

As for the women, think of it this way... If you can wear your necklaces, bracelets or earrings to a club or a formal event -- that might be a sign to NOT wear it to work. It's as simple as that. No need to be "blinging out" at work with all the sparkles and diamonds... better yet, don't pull a "Lady Gaga". You can be creative but there's a line between what is good and what is TOO much. There's no need to impress people and gather unwanted attention. Simplicity is key and creates a more professional image. Prim and proper will get you far without trying too hard.

Here's what NOT to wear -->
All of the above. Meat is not an accessory and all those diamond jewellery is certainly unnecessary for work either.