ALWAYS DRESS TO IMPRESS

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 15, 2011 -- Would you like to be able to create the most dynamic and powerful appearance possible?
This was the question posed by Julie Branden , to a group of Loyola University business students at a Business Fashion Presentation on December 7, 2011. Branden, is a certified image consultant through the London Image Institute and founder of Vivid Image Consulting .

Fashion Week New Orleans coordinated the two hour fashion presentation and invited Branden to share her expertise with approximately 100 MBA students bringing to light a host of frequent business dress code violations; including: inappropriate attire for job interviews, neglectful grooming, properly defining business casual while alerting the emerging business professionals with the unwritten expectations of dressing for corporate world.

Branden stressed that appearance always matters and that without a strong first impression one can lose the opportunity to make a second impression. “It’s not about being the most beautiful, or wearing designer labels. It’s more so about coordinating a polished appearance, learning to dress in clothes that fit your body type; projecting confidence, and making a positive statement about yourself.” With that in mind, Branden stressed the focus must be on grooming first.

It is important that your appearance convey that you are sincere about your ability to represent the corporation,which is reflected in personal style; and includes hair, skin, makeup and nail care. She pointed out the importance to prepare what you’re going to wear the night before and remembering to be consistent with the message you are attempting to convey. You are the ‘CEO Of Your Brand’ . Paying attention to the little details may be just the thing that sets you apart from a colleague that may be interviewing for the same position or promotion.

To help emphasize the points, she had models demonstrate ‘what not to wear’. Some of the poorly coordinated outfits included; baggy pants, wrinkle items, exposed bra straps, and inappropriate shoes.

As Branden pointed out the obvious wardrobe errors, it became clear by the audience's reaction that they identified with many of the fashion faux pas, particularly as examples were cited from the crowd. After summarizing the "dos and don’ts" of what not to wear; the models returned presenting the "winning looks" with stylish fashions provided by Perlis and Vernon’s. Both New Orleans boutiques located on Magazine Street. The applause as each model entered the stage, spoke volumes as the the students acknowledging they understood the power of dressing to impress and the message your appearance can send.

More information can be found online at http://www.fashionweeknola.com

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