Jackets - The Power Items in Every Professional Wardrobe

The way you dress to present yourself as a leaderyou to convey a classic-modern style - if that's the
or high achiever sends messages to people and thelook you want to wear.
jacket is the most powerful and credible item in your- If you are a female who wants to show a little bit
wardrobe. When you wear a suit jacket, modernof her romantic side at work, try to shop for a
jacket, sports coat, or blazer you send a silentjacket collar with a small ruffling around the lapel.
message that you are "the expert."- Want to be slightly more on the cutting-edge of
The right jacket also communicates to others thattrends to show your passion for fashion while
you care about how you are perceived as amaintaining that professional image? Men may want
professional. Nothing conveys influential andto check out the new 2-button sport coat trends
trustworthy qualities like a great jacket - and in athis season, in a navy pinstripe or a charcoal grey
tough economic environment where our prospectssubtle print.
don't know whom to trust that becomes an essential- Meanwhile ladies can look for a modern "wow"
wardrobe asset. That's why the jacket is key. Ijacket that is stylish and sassy but in a great power
always suggest to my clients that they build theircolor like navy or taupe.
professional wardrobes around a selection of jacketsNext time you step into your closet, look at your
made from exquisite fabrics. Invest in a few tailoredjacket collection. Are they professional and versatile
styles and a few that are more modern andto give you multiple wardrobe options? If your closet
contemporary for the flexibility to easily add to andis bare of this power piece then I suggest you begin
enhance your business casual ensembles.shopping for a few basic jackets. They will give you
You always want to feel authentic in your clothingthe look of expertise and power you need today to
choices. So you should shop for jacket styles thatattract more clients and prospects, and your jackets
resonate with your unique personal style.will be your new secret to silently influential image
- Whether you are a man or a woman, a tailoredmessaging.
classic jacket in a modern cut will always work for