I think it does, even these days. Going for a look that says "professional" in your line of work shows you take your role, those with whom you interact and, most importantly, yourself, seriously. Stay away from anything low cut. Also away from excessively frilly or ruffled. I'm not being prudish on the low cut thing, although I am probably a bit prudish about it. No, it's that there's nothing like spending all your time trying to pull your shirt together, which is what you usually end up doing because your at work and the comfort zone isn't the same as the beach where a bikini-sized breast covering is fine. Without discussing gender politics, really lacy frills tend to be be made of dry-clean only stuff, and they pick up everything so you end up spending a fortune on dry cleaning. Ruffles (big ruffly fabric as opposed to lacy frills) scream "Hippy Chick Wannabe," which no one takes seriously even when they know you are brilliant.
I find I always feel a little more sharp and on if I'm wearing a tailored jacket (a blazer is what we call them here). It might be a hold over from the old days when I would have to suit up to go into battle, but it always helps me. Not that I always feel the need to be performing, but when I have to, it helps.
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Date: 2013-08-03 02:10 am (UTC)I find I always feel a little more sharp and on if I'm wearing a tailored jacket (a blazer is what we call them here). It might be a hold over from the old days when I would have to suit up to go into battle, but it always helps me. Not that I always feel the need to be performing, but when I have to, it helps.