In this third part of my 10-day #NABJcountdown series, I want to encourage you all to make sure you are dressed for success. Even if you’re a charming person, your appearance can be a turnoff (This can apply to your online appearance too, which I briefly spoke about in the first part of this series). Remember, first impressions are often lasting impressions.
- Be professional. This goes all around the clock. You may pack clothing for more laid-back events *cough* parties, but keep in mind, that you never know who you’ll run into.
- Be comfortable. Wear something that you’ll feel at ease doing a lot of walking and sitting down in. If you like heels, go ahead and wear them! Just make sure they’re wobble-free. If you just HAVE to wear some killer shoes that aren’t so comfortable, pack a pair of flats for backup.
- Be you. If you like color, go ahead and throw in a little color. Think accessories. Just don’t overdo it.
- Be doubtless. If you have to ask yourself if something’s too short or whether it shows too much, don’t wear it. You can still be cute and conservative. Consult your homegirl if you have to!
Here are some in-depth tips on what to wear offered by the NABJ Digital blog during last year’s convention.
I’ll be updating this post to include Pinterest boards for some visual inspiration on what to wear– and some no-nos.
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