Interview Coming? Expert Offers Fashion Tips
The theory that a man shouldn’t go into an interview with a two day old beard growth is universally accepted. If you are the lucky guy, or are the girl of the lucky guy who has been called for an opportunity, there is info about the latest shaving products at the Gillette Resource Center. Of course, a clean shave, or a fully grown in but cared for beard is not the only fashion choice that makes an impression. Gillette has info for you on that matter, too.
Style expert Brett Fahlgren, who you may know from E! and GQ, has style tips for you at Gillette Career Advantage. If you are looking to put your best foot forward during and interview or an initial probation period, it is best to err on the side of tried and true rather than taking extreme risks, at least until you check a place out. While you might tend to dress on the more adventurous side, or you may be working with a strict budget and cannot afford a new wardrobe, in either case, there is something in your closet that you can use. Editing your wardrobe may take a little time, and if you have old favorites, a little courage. Fahlgren writes, “A good rule of thumb: if you think a shirt might look too loud or busy or looks bad on you, chances are it does.”
In applying Fahlgren’s tips, the first thing you want to make sure you have is two pairs of shoes. Minimally, you want a pair of black and a pair of brown lace up dress shoes. If you are buying new or “shopping in your closet,” choose a classic style. I would also suggest making sure at least one brown and one black belt are handy. This way, you can change the colors of your accessories based on the color of your suit, or if a more casual environment, your shirt and trousers. Speaking of trousers, a pant with a flat front, rather than a pleat, flatters most men. If you are nervous about shirt choices to pair with suits, go for traditional white or light blue. Experiment with subtle stripes, such as pinstripes, or a small check pattern when you gain fashion confidence.
Do you have an interview coming up? If so, from all of us at VintageGent.com: Congratulations! I would love for you to comment and let me know how it went. Do you wish you had done anything differently with your first impression, or do you have additional words of wisdom for readers?
Opinions Please: Ever a Reason to Throw It Out?
I just read that only 14% of clothing is recycled. ”Recycled” is defined as the clothing being used for another purpose, such as creating another garment, “ragging” them to use them for stuffing for a pillow, or for other uses. This also includes donating them to a cause that redistributes them in tact to wear again. I found that hard to believe! Perhaps I know a lot of people who believe in giving away instead of throwing away, but it got me thinking more and more.
When do you dispose of a piece of clothing? And do people only recycle 14% because the rest is unusable or are they just not educated to do so?
It got me to thinking: When is a piece of clothing truly at the end of its life?
- When it is dangerous: A clothing item may have been damaged in a fire. There could be a chemical spill from an accident or a science class experiment gone awry and it cannot safely be washed, it is eaten away, or is dangerous to handle. Then yes, please dispose of it properly.
- When it is unwearable. No, I think many damaged items can go onto another life. A dress with a ragged skirt, depending on the quality, may be able to live on as a top, or a replacement bodice for another dress. A damaged tie may live on as a fabric piece in a project. Quilting, anyone? Am I really pushing it here?
- Mold. This kind of goes under the dangerous category. Some people have tried to salvage things that have black mold on it. It is dangerous.
- Too worn out. I have seen athletic shoes so “well worn” that they could walk by themselves. They become threadbare and not usable after so many years. However, could they be used in a theatrical production where a local theater group needs a character to be disheveled, a college student who doesn’t shower, or homeless? Do they need a pair of shoes to beat up even more for the character? Ok, maybe it is a stretch here too.
- Bad Memories. Some people throw out cufflinks, or a dress that reminds them of an ex or an ex owned or gave them even if they are perfectly new. Don’t do it! Donate it!
I think i need some therapy after that. Maybe I am a packrat, but I seem to really argue about not throwing things away! Does anyone out there have any suggestions about when it is okay to throw something out, and when, despite naysayers, something can be reused or recycled? Comment with your opinions!
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VintageGent’s Menswear Daily has now been on the web for three years, and over two at this location. It caused much reminiscing, but also a review of certain housekeeping matters, such as web site hosting. It has been a long time since I have shopped around. The feeling is eerily like going back into the dating world. It is an awkward, but necessary step if you desire the ultimate end result. The end result being a beautiful lifetime, or at least long term relationship. What do you think I meant by end result? Oh. I see. Well then get your mind out of the gutter. We are all ladies and gentlemen here.
There is a list at Webhostinggeeks.com that lists different choices for various needs. For example, there is a category for web hosts that are adept for hosting multiple domains, or hosting blogs. For each listing, there are reviews from the website owner and visitors. Some sites have a few reviews, while some have in the hundreds. One cannot please everyone, so there occasionally is a review that might be very different from the consensus, but many times the consensus is consistent.
It seems to me, based on the comments, that there are quite a few hosts that charge very little. What you need to watch out for are expensive add ons. There is a blog post that mentions the bait and switch. Some of the add ons are not something I would need, but when you portion out basic services, such as one email account or email forwarding, I can see where it would get pricey. I am glad that I was able to find some comparisons. For now, I am going to stay put, even though if this site were a household, it would be due for a move based on national average of relocation. If and when I should relocate, I am glad I am aware of the new games hosts are playing to compete. By competing hosts, I don’t mean the two couples who alternately host your bridge game and try to outdo eachother with their beverage selection. You knew that, though.
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