Dress for success: tips for building a professional
wardrobe
(BPT) - Whether you are a recent grad or someone re-entering a professional work environment, building a work wardrobe that
strikes a balance between professionalism and personal style is key.
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"Dress for the job you want, not the job you're being hired for," says Stephanie Thomas, fashion instructor at The Art Institute
of California - Los Angeles, a campus of Argosy University. "Your job description, and that of the next step up your career
ladder, should be the driving force behind your apparel purchases," adds Stephanie Pierotti, fashion instructor at The Arts
Institute of Las Vegas. To get you started, fashion experts from The Art Institutes system of schools offer tips to have you
dressing for the corner office.
Suit up
"I know it sounds boring, but a suit is an absolute must," says Thomas. "Look upon your suit purchase as a long term
investment," adds Pierotti. "This is not an area where you'll want to skimp. Seasonless fabrics, like lightweight wool, worsted
wool and wool crepe are your be