5 Career Must Haves

Every woman should have these top five career classics in her wardrobe. If you do, you will be ready for business at a moment’s notice. You will never be out of style, or worried about the latest business trends, with these classics at hand.

1. A Beautifully Cut Suit.

Always flattering, always ready for business, a 3 piece suit in black or gray will go with anything. Aim for simple cuts and avoid trendy suits as they will have to be replaced regularly. If you are working in a professional environment you will probably need several, but for those who work in a business casual environment 2 or 3 will be enough to suffice. Keep them clean and pressed and you will always be ready to impress!

1. Classic Button Front Shirt.

Great under your three piece suit, or alone with black pants. This shirt will always make you look sharp, and is always in fashion. Look for a flattering cut that is well tailored with perfect seams. Cotton is the best fabric, and will go with pants or a skirt for a crisp look in any season.

1. The Turtleneck.

This classic is great for any season. Look for a long sleeve sweater version for winter warmth or sleeveless for summer and spring. The turtleneck goes great with anything; skirts, pants, capris, or jeans. Look for a punchy bright, or a mellow classic tone. Make sure it is fitted, in a flattering color.

1. Classic Closed Toe Pump

These shoes will go with anything in your wardrobe. They will dress up jeans, finish off your 3-piece suit or go with you on you evening out. Make sure they stay polished and scuff free. Black shoes are best, but if you can’t get enough beige, brown and white are also great to have on hand.

1. A Beautiful Bag

A great bag will be with your in the board-room or for a romantic night on the town. Make sure it is lined, with sturdy shoulder straps. The more pockets and compartments the better.

You can get all of these and so much more at Kohls, your go-to for the modern plus size career woman.

What are your career staples?

Q&A Have you ever said to yourself I wish I was prettier?

Looking through pictures of people on myspace etc. makes me think how much beauty is over rated
and how much girls can compare themselves to the “perfect” when really we all should be happy with ourselves,
but beauty is always going to be the biggest competition through out the whole world! What is your view?

- Charlotte, NY

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Charlotte -

I believe that we are all our biggest critic. While constantly wishing we looked like (fill in the blank) or were more – slimmer, bigger, shorter, taller, blonder, darker, etc. – can we harmful or self-degrading I think that at times it can be a good thing.

For example, by thinking “I wish I were slimmer, or more fit” instead of “I wish I were skinny” could be a way to encourage me to practice healthier eating habits and exercise more (which of course is a good thing) I am not beating myself over the head, but I can use it as gentle encouragement.

This is however a fine line, if my “I wish I were slimmer” gets to the point of an eating disorder or I become and exercise-aholic then I know that I’ve gone beyond the “safety” line and it is no longer a “gentle encouragement” but I am verbally abusing myself.

I think part of growing up, and getting used to your body is also learning to love you body – and everything about yourself. While we could all self-encourage ourselves to be better people, we must love ourselves where we are at as well.

As a good friend of mine always says, “If you don’t love yourself, who else will?”

What are your views?