Career women know that apart from having business skills, looking professional and put together is one way to gain success. Some of the world’s most successful working women have found ways to look effortlessly chic, and they know some of the best fashion and beauty hacks that enable them to look great while conquering the competitive business world.
Here are some of the best fashion and beauty hacks from chic working women.
Keep comfortable and versatile shoes at your desk
As a working woman, you never know where your day is going to take you, so it pays to keep two kinds of shoes at your desk. One can be a pair of dressy flats that you can wear with your corporate attire if you need to leg it to a meeting, and the other can be a pair of elegant pumps for a dinner with a client or a night out with friends.
Have a spare makeup kit in your drawer
If you’re always rushing to work and have barely enough time to put your makeup on, simply apply a tinted moisturizer, wear a pair of dark glasses, and head out the door. Once you get to work, get your spare makeup kit and head to the ladies room to do your makeup. Your spare kit should have a compact of powder foundation, a concealer, a brow product, an eyeliner, mascara, a cream blush, and one neutral lipstick.
Invest in classic accessories
Bags, wallets, phone cases, and business card cases look more expensive if they don’t have a lot of embellishment. Get a soft or structured bag in a classic shape and color, and opt for minimalist accessories in bold or neutral colors.
Have a fashion emergency kit in your bag
There’s nothing more irritating than dealing with a fashion emergency at work. To fix coffee stains, sudden rips or tears and other fashion mishaps, have an emergency kit in your bag. A fashion emergency kit includes a small sewing kit, a stain remover pen, breath mints, a stick of deodorant, Band Aids, bobby pins, fashion tape, and small safety pins.
Master at least two hairstyles
If you have medium to long hair, it’s important that you know at least two hairstyles for work. If you wear your hair down, make sure it’s clean, shiny, and that it’s not obscuring your eyes. A sleek ponytail is always appropriate for the office, and so is a simple updo.
Create a uniform
Warren Buffett is known for wearing a dark suit with a red tie, while Mark Zuckerberg is famous for sticking to his everyday uniform of dark jeans and a gray t-shirt. Women can take some cues from these entrepreneurs by creating a uniform that would work for a presentation, a client meeting, or just a normal day in the office.
It can be as simple as a skirt and a blouse or a sheath dress underneath a blazer. You can even buy different colors of a style of blouse or dress that you love. This way, you’ll find that it’s easier to get dressed in the morning.
For more, check out Jobs & Hire’s report on how professionals can save money on skincare, salon visits, and cosmetics.
