Thread: Please, Someone, HELP!

Don't know what part of the world you in but for business you should build your wardrobe on classic styles anyway. Places like Talbots or Brooks Brothers have a nice selection of garments that will last and never go out of style. Go to the higher end stores, avoid the main floor where they sell the more cheaply made "fashion" and head up stairs to the "better dresses" or designer areas and look for the clearance racks, they are usually buried. But I've gotten $400, fine quality wool, designer pants for between $60 and $100. They fit better, look better and if cared for will last a long time without going out of style.

The saying, "dress for the posistion you want. not the one you have", is really true. You are young and starting out in the working world. You are right on target that how you present yourself counts - it's says a lot about your confidence, self image and savvy.

Do some shopping in the high end stores, even if you don't buy anything you will get an education in how quality, well tailored garments look, fit and feel. Goodwill sometimes has some treasures but I like to shop the higher end thrifts. I've gotten Ann Taylor or Donna Karan jackets for a dollar, leather coats for a couple of dollars, a Kaspar suit for $15 (couldn't buy just the buttons for twice that) my daughter got a hand beaded formal, never worn, with the hang tags still on it for $30.

You can dress like a million bucks if you know what to look for. Good for you recognizing the importance of dressing appropriately.