This document discusses power dressing and its evolution. It defines power dressing as a style of clothing intended to make the wearer seem authoritative and competent, especially in professional settings like business. In the 1980s, as more women joined the workforce, the "power suit" was designed to help women be taken seriously in the office. Key aspects of power dressing discussed include choosing appropriate colors like navy, black and gray; tailoring suits; accessorizing properly; and maintaining good grooming habits like keeping breath fresh. The overall message is that dressing the part through one's appearance can help convey responsibility, confidence and influence in professional contexts.

1. Power Dressing
Presented by:
Kashif Billal
billal.kashif@gmail.com

2. What does POWER mean ????
It means:-
The Capacity to exert an Influence
The Aura to convey, that You are there
Making your Mark or Identity in the
crowd

3. What does DRESSING mean ????
It means:-
A Style of Gearing up for an Occasion or
a Cause
A Style of Presenting your Personality to
the World

4. Technically!
Power dressing refers to a Style
of Clothing and Hair intended to make
Wearers seem Authoritative and
Competent
Power dressing is Practiced in
Professional settings such as
Business, Law and Government

5. Evolution of Power Dressing
1980’s many Women continued in or
joined the Work Force
This was the decade when women
wanted it all; Husband, Children,
Career
To be taken Seriously at Office,
Women required a better Fashion
Image
The “Power Suit” was designed

6. Power Suit
It was a Broad-Shouldered Lapel
Jacket
Worn with a White or Light colored
blouse
Generally, Skirt was worn with the
Jacket
Along with Pump shoes

7. Colors Of Power Suit
Navy
Black
Gray
Burgundy

8. Dress for the Job
After Talent, it is the most Important aspect of a
Professional
You are projecting Responsibility and Confidence
when you wear a Suit
If you look like a Million Bucks, it shouldn't take Long
for you to Make that much
Picture a Banker: Would you trust Him with your
Hard-Earned Money if he were Wearing Jeans and
Sandals?

9. Dress for the Job
The most Important step is to Match your Personal
Style to that of the Job
It should project Professionalism
Sense of Self and Self-worth by being Confident in
what you Wear
If you feel Good in your Clothes, you'll feel a lot More
Confident
That's half the Battle Won

10. Dress for the Job
Tailor-made Suits and Shirts of High-
quality Fabrics don't just cost More
They'll make you Feel different,
Confident and Perfect in all Respects

11. What's Your Goal ????
Before Slipping into Your Clothes:
Take a Moment to ask Yourself what you Want
to Achieve in this Attire
Do you Want to Intimidate a Colleague?
Do you Want to Impress a Superior?
Or perhaps you Want to put a Client
at Ease ????

12. Prepare Early !!!!
Never Pick out your Clothes at the
Last Minute
Select your Outfit the Night before,
Prior to hitting the Sac
Keeping in Mind what Tomorrow's
Purpose will be, Decide on the Dress
that will Fit the Bill Best

13. Prepare Early !!!!
Take Time to Inspect these clothes to
make Sure they are Free of Wrinkles
and Stains
The Meeting is Not the Place to
become Aware of these Imperfections

14. Weather & Clothing !!!!
During Summers:-
Wear Lighter Colors and still project Power
Just choose Lighter fabrics
During Winters:-
Wear Pastel and Dark Colors and project
Power
Just choose Heavier fabrics

15. Remember !!!!
This is Power Dressing
No one wants to be a Wallflower
dressing
Who wants to Hire or Work with
someone who Dresses like he’s got
Better things to do than Work at the
Office?
Fashion is about Creating Illusions
and Impressions

16. Accessories !!!!
If you don't Accessorize, you are Not
a Serious Power Dresser
Accessories don't Necessarily fill an
Indispensable Function
But they Certainly get Noticed

17. Important Power Accessories !!!!
Cufflinks/Tiepins
Jewellery
Bags/Briefcase
Hat
Shawls/Scarves/Neck-Ties
Glasses/Shades
Perfume
Make-up
Shoes
Socks
Watch
Hair Style

18. Power Accessories- Cufflinks &
Tiepins !!!!
Cufflinks and Tiepins are always Noticed
They Project an Image of Perfectionist
They Complete the Look, no Matter you
wear a Plain White Shirt
Or a Regular Neck-Tie

19. Power Accessories:- Jewellery !!!!
Dressing for Office is more about
Style and Elegance
Bold Earrings
Diamond Pendant
Charm Bracelets

20. Power Accessories:- Hat !!!!
Accessories Hats/Caps Enhances the Look
Provided they are Worn at Right Occasion
They are Meant for Outdoor use
Should be Avoided Inside the Office

21. Power Accessories:-
Shawl/Scarves/Neck-Ties !!!!
Square Scarf with Geometric Prints
Shawls with Exotic Patterns and Pastel
Colors
Solid colors and Striped ties are essential
as they are Stylish yet Elegant
Consider wearing a Folded Handkerchief in
your Breast pocket

22. Power Accessories:-
Bags/Briefcase !!!!
Matching Clutch Handbags
Quilted Leather Bags
Black/Brown Leather Briefcases Looks
Elegant and Chic
They also serve the Purpose of carrying Lot
of Things

23. Power Accessories:-
Glasses/Shades !!!!
Aviators
Doubled Shaded are a No-No!
Colors are Preferably:- Black, Brown and
Green
Most Important:- Wear a Shape, which
Suites and Enhances the Shape of your
Face

24. Power Accessories:- Perfume !!!!
Wear Cologne that is Rooted in Tradition
and doesn't Scream for Attention
Make a Collection of Fragrances
Wear them according to the Weather and
Occasion
Make sure you Wear Summer Perfumes in
Summer and Winter Perfumes in Winter

25. Power Accessories:- Make-Up !!!!
Should Have a Subtle Make-up
Eye Liner Completes the Look
Foundation should be Either Nude or Mattie
Lipstick should be According to the Weather

26. Power Accessories:- Shoes !!!!
Comfort should Definitely be one of the
Deciding Factors
Aim for Leather Footwear
Avoid Rubber Soles
Shoe Shining Professionals are Fountains of
Knowledge- Perception

27. Power Accessories:- Socks !!!!
Socks reflect the Degree of Perfection
of a Professional
Socks must Match the Shirt
They should be Cotton made
Solid Colors are the Best

28. Power Accessories:- Watch !!!!
An Elegant Watch Completes your
Look
Brand names always Leave an
Impression
But think Sophistication First and
Foremost

29. Hair Styles !!!!
People Spend far more Time Looking at
your Head than the Other parts of your
Body
Which means your Hairstyle sends a Subtle
(or not so subtle) Message to the World
about your Personality
Changing your Hairstyle enables you to
Upgrade your Appearance for a Fraction

30. Hair Styles !!!!
Those with Receding Hairlines:
The Balding part should be Cut Shorter
than the Rest of the Hair
So the shorter the Front, the more
Masculine and Impressive it Looks

31. Hair Styles !!!!
Hair Gel:
Do not try “Out of Bed Look”
Sticking your hairs like a “Mafia” is a
Strict No-No!!!
People with Scanty Hair should use Hair
Wax instead of Hair Gel

32. Refreshing Breath !!!!
Never Chew a Chewing Gum
Always carry a Mouth Freshener
Smokers, Tea or Coffee Drinkers
should Always Use Freshener after
their Act

33. Shopping !!!!
If you shop Alone:- Befriend a Salesperson
at your Favorite Clothing Store
They'll be able to Give you Unbiased
Opinions and Help you Pick out the Right
Garb
Being a Loyal Client Pays back Always

34. THANK YOU