Monthly Archive: March 2010

Mar 25

Good Advice from Inside Fashion Magazine: Realize it or Not, Every Company Has a Company Uniform

"Inside Fashion" magazine asked my advice for an article about corporate wardrobe. Results of a recent survey, the article stated, found that corporate uniforms increase trust and credibility in the eyes of consumers and may also increase productivity among company employees.  I agreed. But it's the type of corporate "imagewear" that a company chooses which …

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Mar 17

Expert Image Tips: The “Skinny” on Plus-Size Image

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A conversation at Vibrant Nation (http://www.vibrantnation.com/our-blog-circle/menologues/clothing---it-could-be-the-biggest-single-menopausal-issue-/#replied-74012) prompted my response to the plus-size wardrobe dilemmas shared by so many: “Isn't it nice to see that none of us is alone?  In 30 years at the forefront of the image consulting industry, I've learned (and teach) that color and line are the cornerstones of image and the …

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Mar 12

Press Release for Sandy Dumont

Sandy Dumont, The Image Architect 921 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk, VA 23507 Tel: (757) 627-6669; Fax: (757) 627-4044 sandy@theimagearchitect.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandy Dumont's Office                                                                                      sandy@theimagearchitect.com 757.627.6669 Norfolk, Virginia Sandy Dumont to speak at prestigious Ninth Annual Eurasian Media Forum Held in Kazakhstan, April 27 and 28 Sandy …

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Mar 08

Expert Image Advice: Katie Couric, The Details, Tailoring and Colors Suit You Well

Katie, now that's a great suit. The details on the collar are beautiful and the tailoring is superb. Love the colors, also; blue and brown together are wonderful. I'm glad to see you're wearing bolder earrings, and I noticed your hair is getting a little longer. I do hope you will let it grow out--I …

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Mar 05

Image Conveys Power and Femininity with Great Curves and Lines in Women’s Business Suit

This is not her "Daddy's jacket."  Ladies, Pendleton has the right idea with this worsted wool suit. This fabric is sturdy and substantial, implying the same of the woman who wears it, yet drapes nicely along the lines of her body.  The top-stitching and cuff design add nice detail. And notice the lapel, which is …

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Mar 03

Get Over It, Fellows!

Charlie Sheen’s role as Charlie Harper on the show “Two and a Half Men” isn’t one to be emulated, unless you want to look like a dork or a geek. That bowling shirt is multiplying like rabbits, and it’s a pity. Get over it fellows, you’re making a big mistake to copy anything about Charlie …

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