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The transition to business wear can be pretty tricky sometimes.
You want to “WOW” your co-workers without going overboard.

It is important to remember that not all casual clothing is
appropriate for business wear.

In order to do this effectively, the sophisticated woman needs a
few basic business wear essentials.

First, you’ll need simple flat-front pair of black pants.
Black dress pants are versatile and can be dressed up or down as
needed. An additional pair of khaki pants is also advisable.

How about a straight skirt hanging just below the knees? These
skirts are flattering and can be worn with a multitude of tops.
Casual skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable
in most businesses. Never wear a mini-skirt to the office.

You’ll need a sleeveless, fitted solid colored dress that can
be worn with a cardigan.

Brightly colored fine knit sweaters can be worn with either
pants or a skirt.

A black cardigan is chic and easy to wear.

A sexy shell in a neutral color looks fabulous under a jacket.

A crisp white shirt always looks smart.

A classic gray or black coat is also needed.

Black pumps with an elegant heel can compliment just about any
outfit. Flip-flops, slippers and flashy athletic shoes are not
acceptable in the office. A simple black bag (to match the
black pumps) also compliments most outfits.

Remember that clothing that reveals too much cleavage, back,
chest, feet, any of your stomach or underwear is not appropriate
for the work place.

All clothing should be pressed and clean. No torn, dirty or
frayed clothing is acceptable. The only picture or words that
are acceptable on attire is the company logo.

On “dress down” days, it is a good idea to keep it conservative.
Wear nice jeans with a solid top and heels. Never wear anything
which can be potentially offensive to others.

There are many fabulous combinations you can create with the few
basic pieces. Use your imagination and your co-workers will be
so impressed they’ll start asking you for style advice!

Pearl jewelry catches attention because of its uncomplicated and
serene elegance. It may seem like an oxymoron, but sometimes the
simplest things are the ones that are the most attractive. A
look at a simple pearl earring, a representative example of
pearl jewelry, is enough to dispel all doubt.

In fact, for many kinds of pearl jewelry, the operating
principle is “the simpler the better.” At times a single pearl
can even say much more than a dozen pearls all lined up. This is
why some consider pearl jewelry to be even more beautiful than
diamond, more valuable and timeless.

Pearls are formed when a foreign object, such as a grain of
sand, becomes trapped in an oyster or mussel. The grain becomes
coated with layers of a smooth, crystalline substance known as
nacre. Over time this natural process produces the luminescent
gem known as a pearl. Most pearls used in making pearl jewelry
are cultured, meaning oysters are injected with irritants in
order to induce nacre production. Finely-cultured pearls are
rare, and they fetch an exorbitant price.

The mysterious glamour of natural South Sea pearls has prompted
new combinations among necklaces of various colors and sizes.
There is a growing demand for these pearls, as well as an
increasing need to know more about pearls in general.

Remember Audrey Hepburn as Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady”,
and as Holly Golightly in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”? She wore
such simple pearl jewelry, and yet they made her face shine.
Pearls bring glamour to a woman’s face, catch the light and trap
it in to create a very suffused glow not unlike a halo.
Translucence is also a mystical quality of pearls, evoking
mystery and sophistication in the wearer.

Due to its timeless elegance, pearl jewelry never falls out of
fashion. They can be worn with almost anything; after all they
serve to accentuate more the healthy color of the skin rather
than the clothes a person wears.