Wearing proper business attire still gives you
the edge in any industry
How to Make More Money,
Garner More
Respect, and
Launch Your Career Into
Overdrive
The NEW "Dress for
Success" Rules
Dear Friend,
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What if I told you that you could be on your
way to making more money - perhaps A LOT more money
- in a matter of days?
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That you could have people scrambling to follow
your orders, vie for your attention, or go out of
their way to make you happy?
- That you could outshine your competition so completely,
that you become the only logical choice for your
clients?
That, by simply taking the time to accurately
match your business clothes to your position, you could
instantly change the outcome of every meeting you attend, every
order you give, or every interaction you have with other
people?
Sound incredible?
It's not.
Because in this day and age of casual dress and
relaxed attitudes, taking the time to dress appropriately for
your industry will put you so far ahead of just about anyone
you work with that the avalanche of benefits that you'll enjoy
will come to you as easily as taking candy from a baby.
Let me let you in on a little secret...
Human
Resources professionals estimate
that 95% of people dress
inappropriately for their jobs.
That's right. Nine out of ten people head off to work every day
in clothing that undermines their credibility, downplays their
talents, and reduces their paychecks significantly. Whether
they're overdressed -- or is more likely the case --
underdressed, they put comfort ahead of appropriateness and
their paychecks and self esteem tell the tale.
Which is odd, frankly, when you consider
that...
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They spend tons of time and money training for
their careers...
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They go to the "right" schools...
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They join all the "right" organizations...
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They agonize over every word on their resumes...
...and then they jeopardize it all by showing up
to work in clothes that never warranted a second thought.
They spend all their time and energy perfecting
their skills to set themselves apart from the competition...
and then hide it all behind clothing that's boring,
ineffective, or sloppy.
It's like cutting a perfect diamond, putting it in
an elaborate setting, polishing it to a high sheen... and then
wrapping it in a brown paper bag and wondering why no one gives
it a second look.
Are you one of them?
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Do your work clothes accurately and immediately
identify your position, income, and level of
success?
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Do they instantly grant you access to the people and
places that will help you advance your career?
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Do they engender trust, establish credibility, and
garner respect?
If not, there are two things I know for sure:
1. You're working A WHOLE LOT harder than you need
to
2. You're not making as much money as you could be
Because even if you're the brightest, smartest,
wittiest, and most deserving woman in your office, if you don't
dress appropriately for your position, you're not going to
advance as quickly as you should.
Or, as Mark Twain once said,
"Clothes make the man.
Naked people have little
or no influence on
society."
So how did we get so off track in our business clothing choices
that 95% of people now dress inappropriately for work?
Blame the "Dot Com" era of the mid 1990's. "Casual Friday"
started as way for business people to usher in the weekend by
"dressing down" one day a week. In no time flat, it became a
daily uniform for many offices that soon spiraled so completely
out of control that women who once went to work in suits and
heels started reporting to work in shorts and flip-flops.
Thirty years after forcing our way into boardrooms around
the world via the woman's movement, we put our cause back at
least sixty years in favor of casual clothing. Divested of the
most powerful components of the business uniform -- clothing
elements that have garnered respect and built fortunes for more
than five hundred years -- women are now working harder to earn
less and stressing more than ever before.
And it's so very, very unnecessary.
Yet even people who should know better make big, huge
mistakes with their work clothes. Like:
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The young Stanford and UCLA Medical
School-trained surgeon who showed up for her first
day at work at a prominent east coast hospital
dressed in shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. She was
delayed for nearly an hour by security as they
attempted to verify her credentials.
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Or the Colorado lawyer who went to argue a court
case wearing a t-shirt, jeans, and hiking boots
before she headed out for a hiking trip. The judge
was so annoyed by her lack of respect that he
instigated a state-wide dress code for all
attorneys.
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And who can forget the Duchess who came to Texas
to dedicate a building in the dead of winter but
dressed like it was the middle of summer? She was
crucified in the press, especially since she was
staying with a famous socialite who happened to be
a member of the international best-dressed hall of
fame.
Yes, poor business wear choices can happen to anyone,
regardless of her background or education. Fortunately for all
the women in these stories, they had their mistakes pointed out
to them. Probably not in the format they would have preferred,
granted, but at least they were told their business attire
wasn't "up to snuff."
Most women aren't so lucky.
Many go their entire careers missing out on promotions and
opportunities because no one bothered to tell them they needed
to upgrade their business attire. No one sat them down and
showed them what clothes they needed to wear to garner respect,
instill credibility, or stop nay-sayers in their tracks. Nope.
No one took the time to explain the "unspoken" rules of
business attire.
Or if someone did, they may have not believed her. They may
have assumed that because THEY don't care about clothes and
fashion, that NO ONE does. Or, because they're extremely smart
at something (math, science, music, etc.) that "regular" rules
just don't apply to them. That being gifted in one area somehow
exempts them from the rules of conduct in everything else.
So what's the end result?
These women end up spending years - even decades - earning
less than they could, putting up with more than they should,
and struggling constantly just to hang onto whatever income or
status happens to come their way.
What a waste!
What if I told you that there was a much, much easier way to
go about it?
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That instead of waiting for someone important in
your organization, field, or industry to notice all
your hard work and reward you appropriately, that you
could "take the bull by the horns" to ensure your own
success?
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That instead of hoping for choice opportunities to
find you, that you could attract them like flies to
honey to become a magnet for prosperity?
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That instead of settling for the
staff, territories, or workloads that others assign to
you, that you could dictate what you want and have
others clamoring to get on your team?
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step in achieving your goals is to build a "take-no-prisoners"
work wardrobe that will take you anywhere you want to go.
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"...professionalism is still
important in the workplace"
"As an older woman it is difficult for me to
be able to adequately communicate to the
younger employees, without skepticism and
difficulty, that professionalism is still
important in the workplace and distinct choices
between what you wear to the office and what
you wear to the clubs are different. Your
information ... helps to guide people between
making a personal statement with your
professional presence and feeling good about
yourself while not going across the line to
un-professionalism.
"Thank you, your materials are very helpful to
me as a leader and I look forward to more
information."
Tammy
Carr
Vice
President
Corporate Training
& Development
PODS Enterprises,
Inc.
Clearwater,
FL
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So how do you do that?
Introducing...
Business Wear
Magic:
The Smart Woman's Guide
to Effective,
Profitable Business
Attire
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This is the business wear book my ezine
subscribers have been begging me
to write for years.
It's a no-holds-barred look at effective,
profitable business attire, with proven looks
and strategies that have made fortunes for
those who apply them.
From understanding the role of business
attire to creating a dress code policy, this
ebook covers women's business clothes in a way
you've probably never seen before.
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In this fun, fast-paced book, you'll learn:
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What "Dress for Success" really means (p.
13)
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The four levels of business attire, including
the one that's appropriate for your industry (p.
21)
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What to do if your company doesn't dress like
the rest of your industry (p. 31)
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What, exactly, should be in your business
wardrobe, from pants to dresses to suits (p.
36)
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The best accessories for your level of dress,
from hair clips to high heels (p. 56)
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The outerwear pieces that can make or break your
look (p. 70)
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How to maintain your authority in any season,
with it's icy cold or scorching hot (p. 81)
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The appropriate status items for your income
level (p. 100)
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What you should be wearing at different points
in your career (p. 101)
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The ten key pieces that say "you've arrived" (p.
103)
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What to wear in different business situations
like:
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Job interviews
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Conventions and retreats
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When you're giving a speech
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Evening functions
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A board meeting
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When you're asked to appear on television (p.
109)
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How to use your business attire like a Swiss
Army knife to "rally the troops," reprimand an
employee, or impress the "big boss" on a moment's
notice (p. 148)
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How and when to "chuck" your regular business
attire (p. 155)
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How to define a dress code policy (p. 164)
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Were to have business clothes custom made at a
reasonable price (p. 174)
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... and much, much more
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Once you finish reading this beefy 175-page ebook,
you'll understand exactly how to use your business clothes to
get what you want quickly and efficiently. You'll see why and
where most people go wrong, and how to package yourself
appropriately so you can standout from your competition like a
diamond in the sand.
It's like reporting to work where everyone else is
pecking away on dusty old manual typewriters and you have the
only laptop in sight. You'll be sleek, efficient, and with the
times. And you'll prosper because of it.
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Initially the attention I received was a
bit awkward for me, but using your plan for
my appearance gave me the confidence I
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professional.
"In turn, my office management expressed
increased confidence in me and I've
experienced both career growth and higher
compensation.
"Your practical advice helped me organize
and create a list of needed items that was
much less expensive than just guessing or
buying just any designer item that was on
sale.
"My gosh, even now that I can budget for
higher end pieces, the most amazing suit I
currently have I bought at a consignment
shop!
"Thank you so much for continuing to share
your time, talent, and beauty."
Denise Galvez
Espanola, New
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look"
"I have been doing just like what you
described, [wearing] special suits and
looking good for certain occasions and
ragged for all others.
"I went from banking to fashion, and
immediately noticed how far behind I am
from everyone else. I thought that by my
professionalism and work results, I can win
people over, but I was wrong. I didn't look
the part.
"Now [that I run my own business] I have
more free time than while I was working to
make my boss rich full time, I am able to
give more thoughts to my image
consistently.
"I do notice that my confidence is
increasing; I am starting to teach other
women what looks best on them. I feel much
better about my look and thus self, and I
am not as self-conscience as before.
"Thank you for what you are writing. It's
right on target."
Rosa Chen
Houston,
Texas
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"Dressing For Success" is nothing new. Savvy
business people have studied and used these principles
successfully for hundreds of years, because they work.
But after the casual trend of the "dot bomb" era, so
many people and businesses discovered that they enjoyed
reporting to work in relaxed apparel so much that they
never went back to their old business clothes. Even when
they lost business, suffered turnover, and noticed a marked
decrease in respect and effectiveness.
Business Wear
Magic shows you how to use that
relaxed attitude to your advantage to take control of your
destiny and move so far so fast, your competition will
never know what hit them. By adding just a few key pieces,
you can "shake things up" to your advantage, to put those
around you on alert and create a ripple effect that may
have:
Your upper management re-evaluating your
promotability
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Your boss wondering if you're interviewing
elsewhere
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An incompetent supervisor quivering in his boots,
afraid that you're after his job
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Your peers speculating why you're doing so much
better than they are
Your subordinates wondering if you're suddenly going to
start expecting more from them
Yes, dressing appropriately can have THAT big of
an impact. If you're ready to "shake things up" in your office,
make more money, and get everything you deserve, you'll be able
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So how is Business
Wear Magic different from all the other
"dress for success" books out there?
Let me put it this way:
Times Have
Changed
So Has Appropriate Business Attire
When most people think "dress for success," they
immediately think "business suit." Which is fine for those
traditional businesses where a suit and heels are required.
But what about all those other industries that don't
necessarily call for a suit, like architecture or fashion or
teaching or food service? What should they wear to "dress for
success?"
Most business attire books don't address that, but
Business Wear Magic does. Based on a 4-point scale developed by
one of the States' leading image consultants, Business Wear
Magic shows you exactly what you should be wearing to work
whether you're a doctor, lawyer, horse trainer or candlestick
maker. You'll also find the business casual look for each of
the four levels.
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"I think you provided those of
us who do not have to dress for business
meetings and who work in messy work
conditions with some very valuable
information."
"I really enjoyed this
article because I can relate to
the Science Professor. I have worked in
the scientific field for 24 years now,
both in the laboratory running
experiments with all kinds of chemicals
and sample matrices, and now in a more
office-type job, overseeing our Quality
System. I agree it really is a tough
place for women to know how to dress
when you do not have to meet clients,
and what you spill on you may eat your
clothes or do bodily harm. I see my
friends in banking & business going
to work in high-dollar, stylish suits,
and think how stupid I would look going
into the lab (or into my office now) in
one of those. I also don't want to look
like the stay-at-home moms in my
neighborhood who live in capris or
windsuits. So what is the lady scientist
to do? I think you provided those of us
who do not have to dress for business
meetings and who work in messy work
conditions with some very valuable
information. It was also comforting to
know that what I have been wearing is
not so off the mark either. Thanks for
your great advice!"
Lisa
Winkler
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"You've more than earned your
book fees"
"You've more than earned your book fees
-- I'm the systems engineer 'sister' of
that science prof. I started a new job last
year with way too much makeup, fussy
clothes... and it landed me vitually in the
typing pool. My hard work just got me a
bonus, and I do believe my switch to casual
tailored that is just a notch above what
the management guys wear is exactly the
right thing, because at lunch the managers
are now joining me. I am low makeup (but
not no makeup), have a short, tidy but
rather expensive haircut that lends itself
to a trendy weekend look, and I wear a
jacket pretty much daily, except for the
days I have to deal with machinery. Then it
is tailored polyester 3/4 sleeve blouses.
Simple, sleek leather low-heel oxfords. I'm
awfully grateful."
Jacqueline
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Plus, you'll also learn what to wear at each stage
of your career, with appropriate budgets for each income level.
That comes courtesy of my first career as an accountant, and
you won't find that in any other book.
So Who is
this Ebook For, Exactly?
Anyone who:
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Is ready to move up to the next rung on the success
ladder and looking for a sure way to do it
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Has been told by a boss, mentor, or friend that they
should consider upgrading their business wardrobe
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Is starting to work or returning to work after a
long absence
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Has been recently promoted and is wondering what's
appropriateto wear at their new level
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Is in charge of creating or has influence over the
company dress code policy.
In short, anyone who is looking for a simple,
surefire way to increase their
bottom line.
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"I enjoy knowing this is coming from a
real person with real LIFE issues!!"
"What really keeps me interested is how
you incorporate real life into your
[writing]. I enjoy knowing this is coming
from a real person with real LIFE issues!!
So it's a pleasant surprise for me to read
your witty stories that so delightfully
lead into your latest fashion tip. Thank
you for that!!
"Keep 'em coming! :)"
Shauna Raduske
Syracuse,
UT
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Who Am I and Why Should You Believe
Me?
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Hello, my name is Diana Pemberton-Sikes, and as
an
image consultant and author, I've helped
thousands of women take the guesswork out of
shopping by showing them how to find the best
clothes for their bodies, lifestyles, and budgets.
From students to retirees, stay-at-home moms to
corporate executives, I've helped women just like
you transform their closets, their image, and
ultimately, their self-esteem, into tools for their
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Since launching my FashionForRealwomen.com website in
2000, I've authored 4 image ebooks and written hundreds of
articles that appear all over the web. I've also been
interviewed by numerous magazines, including Prevention,
Women's World, Weight Watchers, The American Bar
Association, and Nurses World, among others. You can also
find some of my "words of wisdom" in Priscilla Y. Huff's,
The Self-Employed Woman's Guide to Launching a Home-Based
Business and The FabJob Guide To Become a Fashion
Designer .
In short, the information I share with you in
Business Wear Magic isn't theory or guesswork; these are
time-tested practices that I've used in my business that have
helped thousands of women across the globe move closer to their
business goals. They can do the same for you.
So What Will You Get When You
Order
Business Wear Magic
Today?
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photographs and illustrations showing the concepts
in detail, you'll also get three incredible bonuses
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business, including:
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trip so that all you need is one carry-on of
well-chosen pieces to cover any situation you might
encounter.
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What to wear in different parts of the country,
including the secret that might have put one
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years earlier, had he known it.
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you don't offend, embarrass, or instantly eliminate
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tricks.
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In all, you'll get over 250 pages of material
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respectability. You'll shave years off the trial-and-error
method to get predictable results quickly and succinctly. It's
a proven shortcut to success.
So How
Much Is This Going To
Cost?
If you hired me to teach your this material in
person, you could easily expect to pay up to $500 to learn what
you'll find in the pages of Business Wear Magic. And if you're
like most of my clients, you'll have thought it money well
spent given the impact it's going to have on your career.
Or, if you're a do-it-yourself and bought every
business wear book you could find to try to glean this
information yourself, you could easily spend hundreds and still
not learn everything I share with you here. Why? Because you
also get the benefit of my experience working with countless
clients through the years: real life examples of the big
mistakes real people make every day that hinder their
goals.
So if you want to take a stab at it yourself, by
all means do so. Just remember that trial-and-error is often an
expensive way to go.
But if you want a simple, clear-cut blueprint of
how you should dress for business, without wasting a lot of
money trying to figure it out for yourself, buying clothes that
may or may not send the message you want, Business Wear Magic
is for you.
And you can download it right now for a very
budget-friendly $27.
That's right, for less than the cost of two people
going to a drive thru and a movie, you can have a proven,
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It's a very small price to pay, given the impact
it could have on your career.
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"My closets are beautiful because of
you!"
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Brown
San Francisco,
CA
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am I.
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