Picture this: you’ve been working at your company/organization/agency for years. Everyone there knows what you do, and they know you do it well. Life is fine. You don’t hate where you are, but you wish you were happier. Maybe your position hasn’t changed much. Or you’ve only been making lateral moves. But you keep getting passed over to move on up! And it doesn’t make sense, because you have the experience, the skills, and the drive. So it might be time to ask yourself: are your image and wardrobe holding you back?
My friend, this might feel uncomfortable… but you really need to consider it. Sure, there are a multitude of factors that we can’t control that determine our destiny. But your image and wardrobe are ones you can control. So why don’t you?
At the beginning of the pandemic, people were wearing whatever. But that time is OVER. Start making the effort to show up how you want to be seen! Show the people who make all the decisions that the work you do for them translates to the effort you put into yourself. Oftentimes you’re representing a brand, a company, an ideal. Hell, some of you even ARE your brand! But even if you have a relaxed dress code, your image and wardrobe will get in the way if you don’t take them seriously.
Here are some ways to determine if they are…
Are your image and wardrobe holding you back? They may be if these things apply to you!
- You are not getting the respect you deserve. This means a lot of things: getting passed over, not being recognized for your work, being talked down to by your superiors. If you could change this just by showing up authentically – would you? (Trick question: you should.)
- You avoid visibility because you do not want to be seen. Blending in, sticking to the status quo, and doing what everyone expects is not serving you. Being seen as your authentic self may feel like a high risk, but damn, wait until you see those high rewards.
- Colleagues often try to treat you as a junior. The only thing worse than being talked down to by a superior! Don’t you hate it when someone at your level does this? Level up your image and become their boss. That’s the Polished 2024 power move.
- Deep down inside, you know you can do better. At the end of the day, you know you’re destined for more. So don’t deny it! And the sooner you stop fighting it, the sooner you can have it. And the first step is to hone in on your image and wardrobe! If you’re ready, contact me HERE to get on my 2024 schedule for a Style Chat!
Did you see my Polished Holiday Gift Guide? I’ve curated a list of under $50 and under $100 gifts for you! If you need some inspiration for when everyone keeps asking what you want… send them this link!
I am so thankful for all of the Polished women in my life! You are who I do this for. And I can’t wait to level up with you in 2024!
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