Like the Sprite commercial states: Image is everything. Your appearance moreso than your words dictate the way a person will perceive you. I would encourage every working person to consider you environment and dress accordingly. The workplace is becoming somewhat lax in how persons dress. As corporate casual becomes the norm of the day, it is critical that professional Black women understand how to dress professionally casual. And, if your work environment is still traditionally corporate in attire, then match what you see in your office. Know and study your environment and work within the "lines".
I know that I don't like to judge people, but inadvertedly, it happens. Persons whom don't know the standard dress, stick out like that sore thumb. But, upon meeting the inappropriately dressed person, it may be their personality above all that will win me over. But, guess what? Even if we became chummy later on, what was my first impression? So, image is everything.
But beyond your image, what are you presenting? Because you can dress in the finest Jones New York suit with Ferragamo shoes, etc. and your language or personality may just be disgusting. I'm going to push the envelope and say that its not just about your outward image, but your projection of your inner person is also important. The image you project in your dress and person speaks volumes. I call this completely packaged individual "polished".
Some people aren't polished, and that's okay too. I'm still going to treat you as if your golden because you are a child of God. And that's what is truly important. I've come to learn that its not what you wear, but who you are in your wearing.
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