Bellarmine Style Show a success among students
Kati Beveridge
Issue date: 10/28/09 Section: Entertainment
Then came the fun part: the wardrobe, along with tips and the element of style. Dillard's had over 10 different outfits to show students what to wear, how and why.
"It takes about 7 seconds for someone to form an opinion about you. Unfortunately, it is much easier to have that opinion lowered then it is raised," Passen said.
Passen's fact means that one's appearance is vital and conveys important messages.
According to LaBarbera and Passen, when people are trying to obtain jobs they must send the messages that they are professional, sophisticated, mature, intelligent, credible, and tidy. All of these traits can be achieved in a good business suit.
Also, LaBarbera and Passen discussed the similarities and differences between the interview attire verses the everyday suiting.
According to the Dillard's representatives, when it comes what to wear for an interview, it is important to dress more conservative and classy, along with dark colors, such as navy, black, brown or grey. They also stressed that one should always wear a jacket.
"The interview is not the time to take a risk, look dramatic or be trendy. One should play it safe during the interview," Passen said.
However, Passen said that when it comes to everyday suiting, one can mix the colors of the clothing up a bit more and add some subtle patterns as well, such as plaid or pinstripes.
For example, one of the models wore a black pant suit with a bright pink shirt. This bright pink shirt made the black suit not look as "corporate," but chic. It is a statement piece of clothing.
Both LaBarbera and Passen said that whether someone is dressing for an interview or everyday suiting, he or she should always keep in mind to not have an overly dramatic outfit.
A simple technique that Passen gave for students was that when it comes to suiting remember: "minor-major-minor."
For example, one could have a grey blazer, with a bright colored pattern shirt, followed by grey slacks.
"It takes about 7 seconds for someone to form an opinion about you. Unfortunately, it is much easier to have that opinion lowered then it is raised," Passen said.
Passen's fact means that one's appearance is vital and conveys important messages.
According to LaBarbera and Passen, when people are trying to obtain jobs they must send the messages that they are professional, sophisticated, mature, intelligent, credible, and tidy. All of these traits can be achieved in a good business suit.
Also, LaBarbera and Passen discussed the similarities and differences between the interview attire verses the everyday suiting.
According to the Dillard's representatives, when it comes what to wear for an interview, it is important to dress more conservative and classy, along with dark colors, such as navy, black, brown or grey. They also stressed that one should always wear a jacket.
"The interview is not the time to take a risk, look dramatic or be trendy. One should play it safe during the interview," Passen said.
However, Passen said that when it comes to everyday suiting, one can mix the colors of the clothing up a bit more and add some subtle patterns as well, such as plaid or pinstripes.
For example, one of the models wore a black pant suit with a bright pink shirt. This bright pink shirt made the black suit not look as "corporate," but chic. It is a statement piece of clothing.
Both LaBarbera and Passen said that whether someone is dressing for an interview or everyday suiting, he or she should always keep in mind to not have an overly dramatic outfit.
A simple technique that Passen gave for students was that when it comes to suiting remember: "minor-major-minor."
For example, one could have a grey blazer, with a bright colored pattern shirt, followed by grey slacks.
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