Comments on: How to create a look that you like: Bikinis to t-shirts to CNN http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:27:01 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jay Fluck http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-213176 Jay Fluck Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:04:05 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-213176 I would love to see the budweiser volley ball commercial you were in how long ago was it? And I am sure that you have been told this many times but your writing is beyond spectacular... Jay - Your new reader I would love to see the budweiser volley ball commercial you were in how long ago was it? And I am sure that you have been told this many times but your writing is beyond spectacular…
Jay – Your new reader

]]> By: How to create a look that you like Bikinis to t shirts to CNN | volleyball equipment http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-187378 How to create a look that you like Bikinis to t shirts to CNN | volleyball equipment Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:31:18 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-187378 [...] How to create a look that you like Bikinis to t shirts to CNN Posted by root 8 minutes ago (http://blog.penelopetrunk.com) When i was playing professional beach volleyball running around in a bathing this is a real eye opener of a comment for me i appreciate your honesty tiffany penelope trunk brazen careerist is proudly powered by wordpress Discuss  |  Bury |  News | How to create a look that you like Bikinis to t shirts to CNN [...] [...] How to create a look that you like Bikinis to t shirts to CNN Posted by root 8 minutes ago (http://blog.penelopetrunk.com) When i was playing professional beach volleyball running around in a bathing this is a real eye opener of a comment for me i appreciate your honesty tiffany penelope trunk brazen careerist is proudly powered by wordpress Discuss  |  Bury |  News | How to create a look that you like Bikinis to t shirts to CNN [...]

]]> By: J http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-185187 J Wed, 06 May 2009 16:09:21 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-185187 Great story, Madeleine. :) If anyone can suggest a fashion blog or website that posts actual examples of office-appropriate outfits (although of course that will mean different things at different levels), I'll be extremely grateful. (ARE there any work-oriented fashion blogs out there? There must be, right?? There are so many of us out there who need help with this...) I would prefer a photo-oriented website to one that describes what is "generally" a bad idea to wear to work. No sneakers, ok duh. Certain shapes suit certain people, ok fine. That advice isn't helpful to me. I need to train my EYE and get some ideas about professional outfits that I actually like. Thanks for the post, Penelope! Great story, Madeleine. :)

If anyone can suggest a fashion blog or website that posts actual examples of office-appropriate outfits (although of course that will mean different things at different levels), I'll be extremely grateful. (ARE there any work-oriented fashion blogs out there? There must be, right?? There are so many of us out there who need help with this…)

I would prefer a photo-oriented website to one that describes what is "generally" a bad idea to wear to work. No sneakers, ok duh. Certain shapes suit certain people, ok fine. That advice isn't helpful to me. I need to train my EYE and get some ideas about professional outfits that I actually like.

Thanks for the post, Penelope!

]]> By: 快速调整个人形象 - One Leo http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-148845 快速调整个人形象 - One Leo Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:05:43 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-148845 [...] I have hired a consultant to help me with this (recommended) and I have managed my wardrobe myself, on camera (not [...] [...] I have hired a consultant to help me with this (recommended) and I have managed my wardrobe myself, on camera (not [...]

]]> By: madeleine http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-142981 madeleine Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:51:47 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-142981 I know that I am like, six months behind for this thread, but it is rather timely that I stumbled across it today. Last night, after I left the gym and was hitting up my favorite middle eastern joint for a little dinner, I ran into a casual friend. He looked me up and down and said that I must finally be getting a little successful at writing. I laughed and said, no, I am as poor as ever. And then he said, well you certainly look successful (keep in mind I was dressed in faded sweats). How so I asked? Who else gets to work in their sweats, he said with a smile. I just thought that this was a nice inversion of the dress for success rule. I know that I am like, six months behind for this thread, but it is rather timely that I stumbled across it today.

Last night, after I left the gym and was hitting up my favorite middle eastern joint for a little dinner, I ran into a casual friend. He looked me up and down and said that I must finally be getting a little successful at writing. I laughed and said, no, I am as poor as ever. And then he said, well you certainly look successful (keep in mind I was dressed in faded sweats). How so I asked? Who else gets to work in their sweats, he said with a smile.

I just thought that this was a nice inversion of the dress for success rule.

]]> By: Start-up skill: Find people who compensate for your weakness » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-139873 Start-up skill: Find people who compensate for your weakness » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:43:17 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-139873 [...] to improve yourself. Really, Ryan gave good information about my wardrobe because there have been many times that I have not dressed quite right for television appearances and people have been largely [...] [...] to improve yourself. Really, Ryan gave good information about my wardrobe because there have been many times that I have not dressed quite right for television appearances and people have been largely [...]

]]> By: Minor Annoyances « Cunning Linguist or Master Debater? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-109931 Minor Annoyances « Cunning Linguist or Master Debater? Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:25:20 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-109931 [...] are in their career. It’s just that today I worry less about looking older and more about what shirt is right for an appearance on CNN. The point is that issues of image are ongoing in a career that [...] [...] are in their career. It's just that today I worry less about looking older and more about what shirt is right for an appearance on CNN. The point is that issues of image are ongoing in a career that [...]

]]> By: Layne O http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-109827 Layne O Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:28:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-109827 We pay more for a hamburger presented on a nice plate with silverware as opposed to one wrapped in paper or in a box for a reason. Same ingredients, it's possible that the cheaper one tastes better. But we still pay more for the one better presented. To pretend that how we dress and out physical condition doesn't affect your standing in the world is like suggesting a top restaurant should slop their foods unto the plates and still charge high prices. Clothing and body condition speaks to peoples judgement. If in an area as small as dressing you show poor judgement most people will not trust you with bigger responsibilities. Or you can make your life more difficult by trying to buck the trend. Or maybe you can take your most important client/manager to a dumpy restaurant in your poorly presented clothes and try to close the most important deal of your life, or get a raise. Tell me how it works for you! We pay more for a hamburger presented on a nice plate with silverware as opposed to one wrapped in paper or in a box for a reason.

Same ingredients, it's possible that the cheaper one tastes better. But we still pay more for the one better presented.

To pretend that how we dress and out physical condition doesn't affect your standing in the world is like suggesting a top restaurant should slop their foods unto the plates and still charge high prices.

Clothing and body condition speaks to peoples judgement. If in an area as small as dressing you show poor judgement most people will not trust you with bigger responsibilities. Or you can make your life more difficult by trying to buck the trend.

Or maybe you can take your most important client/manager to a dumpy restaurant in your poorly presented clothes and try to close the most important deal of your life, or get a raise. Tell me how it works for you!

]]> By: Carol G http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-107140 Carol G Tue, 04 Sep 2007 05:06:25 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-107140 Just an opinion from a reformed frump: Becoming a mature adult involves developing your own style and flair independent of how that relates to annoying, dull Steve Jobs or whoever. His turtleneck works as a brand but it also makes him become a caricature. Accessories add style. Leaf through a few fashion mags and note what accessories are being worn, their size, color, and flow. It's OK to not buy name brand if you have style and you are well-groomed. But insist on perfect fit or get things tailored on your own. Spend plenty of time on shopping and trying on clothes. Let style be your friend. Invest in the assistance of a stylist for a big thing like a TV appearance, crucial interview, or what have you...experts help!! If anybody here is seeking style assistance in the professional and casual realm, you could read "Dress your best : the complete guide to finding the style that's right for your body" or just keyword "what not to wear" on amazon.com. Just an opinion from a reformed frump: Becoming a mature adult involves developing your own style and flair independent of how that relates to annoying, dull Steve Jobs or whoever. His turtleneck works as a brand but it also makes him become a caricature.

Accessories add style. Leaf through a few fashion mags and note what accessories are being worn, their size, color, and flow.

It's OK to not buy name brand if you have style and you are well-groomed. But insist on perfect fit or get things tailored on your own.

Spend plenty of time on shopping and trying on clothes. Let style be your friend.

Invest in the assistance of a stylist for a big thing like a TV appearance, crucial interview, or what have you…experts help!!

If anybody here is seeking style assistance in the professional and casual realm, you could read "Dress your best : the complete guide to finding the style that's right for your body" or just keyword "what not to wear" on amazon.com.

]]> By: Dana http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/comment-page-1/#comment-106644 Dana Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:13:49 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/08/15/how-to-create-a-look-that-you-like-from-bikinis-to-t-shirts-to-cnn/#comment-106644 Too many of us subscribe to the belief that life has to fit within a certain "box" - it has to look like "x" to be "right". What crap! And, into that I throw the "have to's" about dress code. I've owned far to many suits in my career and have hated each and every one. In fact, when I think about having to wear one, I practically break out in a rash. Everybody can look professional based on whom they're presenting themselves, and a suit isn't a price of entry. Too many of us subscribe to the belief that life has to fit within a certain "box" – it has to look like "x" to be "right". What crap! And, into that I throw the "have to's" about dress code. I've owned far to many suits in my career and have hated each and every one. In fact, when I think about having to wear one, I practically break out in a rash. Everybody can look professional based on whom they're presenting themselves, and a suit isn't a price of entry.

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