Changing Business Etiquette: Color Edition
A little over a year ago, I got to speak at a professional women’s roundtable on Changing Business Etiquette. One topic that was discussed was women’s wardrobes. For most of us, we know how to dress. We know that to be taken seriously, we must remain covered up, and never add anything to contrast the “plain Jane” look. Wear appropriately low heels, always be modest, and most importantly, wear dark business colors. Those colors are traditionally black, dark grey, navy, and beige. No reds, pinks, purples, or greens. No pastels beyond white, pink, yellow, and blue.
I would like to think that the days of having women dress for men, and other women are behind us, but sadly, that is NOT the case. One trend that I am happy about is seeing women incorporate more color into their wardrobe. As someone who has always dressed for myself, and not any one group, I have always had color incorporated into my wardrobe. For those of you that know me, my favorite color is red. Red has traditionally been considered a power color that men wear. To see a women in a red suit, dress, or shoes, is to think that she is powerful, confident, and respected in her field.
I want you to do something for me. Close your eyes, and take a deep calming breath. Then go to your closet, and donate all clothing that you haven’t worn in over a year. Afterwards, I want you to send me an email saying that you want to go clothes shopping with me. For the better part of 20 years, I have always shopped for things that can be worn in a variety of situations, such as business meetings, lunches, dinners, high teas, weddings, gala’s, graduation parties, and birthdays. Incorporating color into one’s wardrobe is something that I have always been good at doing. I used to work at a men’s and women’s suit store, and learning how to properly dress is something that I have always had fun with.
Consider DuBois Public Relations, LLC. for any wardrobe consulting needs. Being a small business means that I devote more personalized time, detail, and attention to my clients. In addition to the listed services that I provide, Event Planning, Media Outreach, Media Coaching, and Podcast Services, I do restaurant reviews, and record and post video’s of dinners that my husband and I make. I hope that you have enjoyed this piece, and please do not hesitate to like, comment, share, and subscribe to Tiffany’s Blog, Tiffany’s Community Spotlight, and DuBois PR, LLC.
Tiffany DuBois-Morales
