Comments on: Expert Image Tips: The “Skinny” on Plus-Size Image http://sandydumont.com/expert-image-tips-the-skinny-on-plus-size-image/ More than an image consultant, exclusive techniques in the advanced fields of Image Psychology and Impression Strategies that go beyond mere image consulting for business professionals. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:11:55 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Sandy Dumont http://sandydumont.com/expert-image-tips-the-skinny-on-plus-size-image/comment-page-1/#comment-8177 Sandy Dumont Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:03:31 +0000 http://sandydumont.com/?p=1366#comment-8177 Robin, I also have a lot of clients who wear plus sizes, and it is hard to even find dynamic-looking business garments out there. Men have better luck than women. All the women's suits are nothing more than pantsuits in unimaginative "Daddy Jacket" styles that are too long and too baggy and shapeless. I'm working on my "big book"at the moment. It is for women, and I will definitely devote a chapter to plus size women! I've also got some information in my newly-released book, "Seven Days to a Brand New You." Sandy Robin,
I also have a lot of clients who wear plus sizes, and it is hard to even find dynamic-looking business garments out there. Men have better luck than women. All the women’s suits are nothing more than pantsuits in unimaginative “Daddy Jacket” styles that are too long and too baggy and shapeless.

I’m working on my “big book”at the moment. It is for women, and I will definitely devote a chapter to plus size women! I’ve also got some information in my newly-released book, “Seven Days to a Brand New You.”

Sandy

]]> By: Sandy Dumont http://sandydumont.com/expert-image-tips-the-skinny-on-plus-size-image/comment-page-1/#comment-8176 Sandy Dumont Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:24:29 +0000 http://sandydumont.com/?p=1366#comment-8176 Cathy, thank you for writing. Yes, we all have our challenges with regard to finding not only what enhances our body types but also enables us to present our best professional images. One store I often recommend to local clients is Stein Mart, but once educated about how to look at clothes when shopping you'll be able to apply proven principles anywhere. What's more, you'll save a lot of time and money by avoiding the colors and styles that convey the wrong messages on your behalf. If you haven't already, please take advantage of my free monthly newsletter and e-book, found at www.theimagearchitect.com. Professional image is my specialty and I'm happy to share. Not every "expert" out there has the extensive background and experience that I have. I think that if you stick with me awhile you'll learn a lot :) Happy creating, Sandy Cathy, thank you for writing. Yes, we all have our challenges with regard to finding not only what enhances our body types but also enables us to present our best professional images. One store I often recommend to local clients is Stein Mart, but once educated about how to look at clothes when shopping you’ll be able to apply proven principles anywhere. What’s more, you’ll save a lot of time and money by avoiding the colors and styles that convey the wrong messages on your behalf. If you haven’t already, please take advantage of my free monthly newsletter and e-book, found at http://www.theimagearchitect.com. Professional image is my specialty and I’m happy to share. Not every “expert” out there has the extensive background and experience that I have. I think that if you stick with me awhile you’ll learn a lot :)
Happy creating,
Sandy

]]> By: Robin Ryan http://sandydumont.com/expert-image-tips-the-skinny-on-plus-size-image/comment-page-1/#comment-8175 Robin Ryan Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:49:10 +0000 http://sandydumont.com/?p=1366#comment-8175 I'm an author of a new book Over 40 + You're Hired. I'm swamped with ladies and men over 40 who simply don't know how to dress up anymore...and since many ladies are size 14 or above they want to look fashionable and businesslike -- sure would love to see more info, clothing line recommendations, etc. on the PLUS SIZE over 40 woman for what to wear to a job Interview. I’m an author of a new book Over 40 + You’re Hired. I’m swamped with ladies and men over 40 who simply don’t know how to dress up anymore…and since many ladies are size 14 or above they want to look fashionable and businesslike — sure would love to see more info, clothing line recommendations, etc. on the PLUS SIZE over 40 woman for what to wear to a job Interview.

]]> By: Cathy Benton http://sandydumont.com/expert-image-tips-the-skinny-on-plus-size-image/comment-page-1/#comment-8171 Cathy Benton Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:48:40 +0000 http://sandydumont.com/?p=1366#comment-8171 Being a plus size woman in an artistic field who also lectures it is the most difficult thing for me to try to find clothes in a world of nearly anything goes - and most of the time I would never wear what I find in the stores. I'd love to see conservative meets the art world someday and see exactly how those two worlds could "play well together". I find my choices to be extremely limited and every time I think I've discovered a look that works, an "expert" tells me it's the wrong for me. It is very frustrating and challenging. In the image you have discussed in this article -while I love the pattern in the top on the left, I do understand why it does not work yet the top on the right is simply too casual for my needs. I hope to learn more by reading your articles and I look forward to applying some of what I learn soon. Being a plus size woman in an artistic field who also lectures it is the most difficult thing for me to try to find clothes in a world of nearly anything goes – and most of the time I would never wear what I find in the stores.

I’d love to see conservative meets the art world someday and see exactly how those two worlds could “play well together”. I find my choices to be extremely limited and every time I think I’ve discovered a look that works, an “expert” tells me it’s the wrong for me. It is very frustrating and challenging.

In the image you have discussed in this article -while I love the pattern in the top on the left, I do understand why it does not work yet the top on the right is simply too casual for my needs.

I hope to learn more by reading your articles and I look forward to applying some of what I learn soon.

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