“.You Don’T Look Like One.” So How Do You Look? Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari – Image Consultant
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Gill Shermeister asked:
\”…You don\’t look like one…\”
So how do you look?
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Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari - Image consultant *
A communication gap is caused when others perceive us in a different way we meant them to.
The fact is, that the first impression is the strongest one. Even unconsciously, people will look for a proof to verify and justify their gut feeling.
So, since we don\’t get a second chance to make the first impression, and since different occasions demand different looks, we better be aware of the various styles, learn what they project, and put this message in action.
Before we decide on the image we want to convey, it is important to insist on three factors:
1. The outfit should be appropriate to the time and place :
For example, a mini skirt that reveals toned legs, should be saved for a social occasion.
A Polo shirt should be worn during vacation time.
2. The style should be consistent and repetitive :
You wouldn\’t want to project authority and reliability on one day, and appear dishelved
on the next.
3. The different pieces of the outfit will be of the same style :
A watch with a rubber band will clash with the suit.
A plastic pen will look out of place in a dress-shirt\’s pocket.
.
We\’re talking about four main styles. Each one of them conveys a unique and different message:
The classic style, the sporty style, the dramatic, and the romantic style.
The classic Style
The appearance.
When we watch people who are dressed in the classic style, we immediately have a scenario in our head regarding their personality.
They look mature, sincere, respectable, trust worthy, authoritative, self control, powerful, and thinkers. The might look as belonging to the high society, well educated, financially well off, and in a senior-position in the corporate.
The classic style people might also appear to be formal, conservative, keeping distance, non- adventurous.
In order to project this image, here are some suggestions:
The wardrobe.
Silhouette - should be straight and in place. Not puffed, not floaty. Covering the vast area of the body.
Fabrics - cotton, blended cotton, wool, ( cool wool for summer ), blended wool, gabardine, silk, ( a women\’s blouse ).
Texture - should be smooth.
Pattern - solid, pine stripe, herringbone, very subtle geometric design.
Colors - black, white, gray, navy blue, pine green, taupe ( gray brown ), burgundy,
dark brown, ivory, beige, icy pink, icy violet, and other icy colors.
Suites - from the above options, not too tight, not too loose.
Jacket - lightly padded shoulders, small waist line, not too high arm holes, single, double or no vent.
Trousers - should be pleated, creased, cuffed or not.
Shirt - Should be in natural colors. Long sleeves, standard collar, standard or button down collar. One pocket or none.
Blouse - avoid any see through fabrics, avoid any decolte\’, can be tucked in or out.
Dress/Skirt - should fall straight down, not shorter than the knees, not longer than the calf.
Tie - made of silk, solid, stripe, dot, paisley, foulard ( small geometrical repetitive design).
Socks - solid, or with a small ankle design.
Hosiery - winter and summer.
Belt - high quality leather, solid color, smooth texture, coordinate with shoes or pants.
Man Shoes - lace up.
Woman Shoes - flat or up to 5 centimeter heel.
Accessories:
Watch - good quality, preferably non digital.
Gloves - thin leather.
Handkerchief - cotton or linen.
Pen - metal, not plastic, designed
Jewelry - silver, gold, pearls, minimal design.
Briefcase - square lines, small combination locks, good quality leather.
Bag - firm, solid design.
Hair - neat and tidy, away from the face.
Make Up - minimal: light eyes shadow, eyeliner, soft lipstick.
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To Be continued…
* Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari - B.A. Social-work - Hebrew University – Israel – 1979.
Image consultant studies in the USA - 1985.
Majoring in Clothing and Manners & Etiquettes.
A member of AICI - Association of Image Consultants International.
\”…You don\’t look like one…\”
So how do you look?
————————————
Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari - Image consultant *
A communication gap is caused when others perceive us in a different way we meant them to.
The fact is, that the first impression is the strongest one. Even unconsciously, people will look for a proof to verify and justify their gut feeling.
So, since we don\’t get a second chance to make the first impression, and since different occasions demand different looks, we better be aware of the various styles, learn what they project, and put this message in action.
Before we decide on the image we want to convey, it is important to insist on three factors:
1. The outfit should be appropriate to the time and place :
For example, a mini skirt that reveals toned legs, should be saved for a social occasion.
A Polo shirt should be worn during vacation time.
2. The style should be consistent and repetitive :
You wouldn\’t want to project authority and reliability on one day, and appear dishelved
on the next.
3. The different pieces of the outfit will be of the same style :
A watch with a rubber band will clash with the suit.
A plastic pen will look out of place in a dress-shirt\’s pocket.
.
We\’re talking about four main styles. Each one of them conveys a unique and different message:
The classic style, the sporty style, the dramatic, and the romantic style.
The classic Style
The appearance.
When we watch people who are dressed in the classic style, we immediately have a scenario in our head regarding their personality.
They look mature, sincere, respectable, trust worthy, authoritative, self control, powerful, and thinkers. The might look as belonging to the high society, well educated, financially well off, and in a senior-position in the corporate.
The classic style people might also appear to be formal, conservative, keeping distance, non- adventurous.
In order to project this image, here are some suggestions:
The wardrobe.
Silhouette - should be straight and in place. Not puffed, not floaty. Covering the vast area of the body.
Fabrics - cotton, blended cotton, wool, ( cool wool for summer ), blended wool, gabardine, silk, ( a women\’s blouse ).
Texture - should be smooth.
Pattern - solid, pine stripe, herringbone, very subtle geometric design.
Colors - black, white, gray, navy blue, pine green, taupe ( gray brown ), burgundy,
dark brown, ivory, beige, icy pink, icy violet, and other icy colors.
Suites - from the above options, not too tight, not too loose.
Jacket - lightly padded shoulders, small waist line, not too high arm holes, single, double or no vent.
Trousers - should be pleated, creased, cuffed or not.
Shirt - Should be in natural colors. Long sleeves, standard collar, standard or button down collar. One pocket or none.
Blouse - avoid any see through fabrics, avoid any decolte\’, can be tucked in or out.
Dress/Skirt - should fall straight down, not shorter than the knees, not longer than the calf.
Tie - made of silk, solid, stripe, dot, paisley, foulard ( small geometrical repetitive design).
Socks - solid, or with a small ankle design.
Hosiery - winter and summer.
Belt - high quality leather, solid color, smooth texture, coordinate with shoes or pants.
Man Shoes - lace up.
Woman Shoes - flat or up to 5 centimeter heel.
Accessories:
Watch - good quality, preferably non digital.
Gloves - thin leather.
Handkerchief - cotton or linen.
Pen - metal, not plastic, designed
Jewelry - silver, gold, pearls, minimal design.
Briefcase - square lines, small combination locks, good quality leather.
Bag - firm, solid design.
Hair - neat and tidy, away from the face.
Make Up - minimal: light eyes shadow, eyeliner, soft lipstick.
* * * * *
To Be continued…
* Shlomit Tamir Ben-Ari - B.A. Social-work - Hebrew University – Israel – 1979.
Image consultant studies in the USA - 1985.
Majoring in Clothing and Manners & Etiquettes.
A member of AICI - Association of Image Consultants International.
