Comments on: PR Consulting: Clothes Help You Project an Image

By: Eric Eggertson

Eric Eggertson — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:05:48 +0000

Too true, Kevin. I think we collectively spend far too much time bitching and complaining about what’s wrong with the organization we’re with, rather than deciding whether we’re in the right organization, in the right role.

Poise and confidence will take you a long way, even if you’re not a wardrobe clone of your boss.

That being said, don’t expect to be rewarded for disturbing the dress code, whether it’s written or unwritten.

By: Kevin Dugan

Kevin Dugan — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:46:59 +0000

To a certain degree Eric, you also need to reflect your own self within this tight window of professional business dress code and client-defined styles.

An old boss always gave me hell for the way I dressed. This person had a VERY limited definition of what a PR person should wear.

But two things we did agree on…you should dress based on the role you aspire to vs. your current role.

And you need to look the part. I just went out and got a different part. :-)