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Shorts and Shoes
A while ago a 24-year-old woman was evicted from a large mall in Newport News, Virginia because other mall shoppers complained that the shorts she was wearing were too short. Inappropriate or provocative dressing has become a serious problem throughout the country, and Hollywood deserves a portion of the blame. When it comes to open-toed shoes, we are still in transition. In New York City and Hollywood, it’s a go, but most of my corporate clients tell me they do not want strappy shoes. Read
By: Sandy Dumont | 05/04/2008 | Business
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Fair Treatment for the Fair Haired
Recent research at California State University reveals that the fair-haired are rejected more often for jobs and paid less for top managerial positions. It has long been acknowledged that a dark suit conveys more authority than a lighter one. This doesn’t mean that all the fair-haired readers out there must dye their hair black in order to get ahead. What it does mean is that they must dress more authoritatively than their dark-haired counterparts. Read
By: Sandy Dumont | 30/03/2008 | Business
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Image Consultant Viewpoint: Ethics
I was interviewed and asked to comment on some of the findings of the study group. My reaction to the above statement was shock. After all, if “ethical communication” is insignificant, does that mean that we needn’t tell the truth? What would George Washington have to say about that? And where is our country headed? Read
By: Sandy Dumont | 17/03/2008 | Ethics
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Don't be Square
Artists learn to lead the eye exactly where they want it. And not only that, they lead it in a manner that is pleasing, not demanding. For example, picture a country cottage in a wooded setting. It has a straight, diagonal path leading to the door. Now that’s one way to lead the eye to go to the cottage! However, straight lines can appear rigid and severe. Read
By: Sandy Dumont | 11/03/2008 | Self Improvement
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Your Image: the Power of Color
For 23 years I lived in Belgium. It was the best and worst thing that ever happened to my business. It was the worst thing because it is very sad to hear a client say, “I would rather look ugly than wear the colors you are suggesting.” Read
By: Sandy Dumont | 19/02/2008 | Self Improvement
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Mccain or Romney? Obama or Hillary? Image Expert Reveals Insight
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By: Sandy Dumont | 04/02/2008 | Politics