Professionalism and Sophistication pair well together with Bright and Bold.

Your choice of colors and clothing in your workspace, along with your personal presentation, can have a great impact on a person’s first impression of you — this is established in the first 60 seconds of meeting you and is a lasting impression that ‘s hard to change. This is particularly important in today’s challenging and competitive job market so make it a good impression.
Many people underestimate the power of the colors they wear for workspace, but color sends a vital subconscious message to the interviewer about: your character, your attitude, and your personality. It can convey your current level of professionalism and sophistication, your honesty and reliability, and your self-confidence.
What you wear for job interviews, to work, or networking events is as much a calling card as any business card you may carry.

I always opt to implement bold colors in my work wardrobe. Here we have one many instances of me standing out in the crowd. I had the opportunity to speak amongst of group of Radical startup entrepreneurs like myself. Notice how much I stand out with my red and blue ensemble.
If you’re still afraid to experiment with bold colors, fret not- you could start with accent pieces aka accessories. All you need is a splash of color over your neutrals to stand out on the streets. Accessories could mean anything from earrings to shoes to belts or even lipstick, so have fun mixing it up. My personal favorite is a bold lipstick. Years ago, when I worked at Burberry, our dress code (like many other luxury stores) all black. I would wear my bright red lipstick every day to show my express myself while complying with company dress code. This soon became my “thing,” this is how loyal customers remembered me. This is an excellent way to try wearing bold colors if you’re not looking to go all out just yet.

Remember when you look good, you feel good, and bold colors highlight the boldness in you! So take a chance, and start letting that side of you shine.

Phromsavanh is a passionate serial entrepreneur creating business solutions in the industry she knows best — fashion. She is an innovative brand builder with multifaceted expertise in retail, marketing, strategy, business development, and consumer behavior. Phromsavanh is an acclaimed Keynote speaker and enjoys speaking on topics that include — entrepreneurship, minority women in business, leadership, women’s empowerment, E-commerce, shopping habits and personalization, fashion, retail, and motivational ideas for carving a non-conventional path. Contact Monica to have her speak at your company event or conference soon.