Fashion-at-Work Survey Results are in: Thou Shalt Covet thy Co-worker's... Purse; Plus Tips for Scoring Summer's Hottest Styles from Fashion Cents Columnist.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Think today's workplace is all about Christian Dior Noun 1. Christian Dior - French couturier whose first collection in 1947 created a style that became known as the New Look (1905-1957) Dior and Manolo Blahnik Manolo Blahnik (born November 27, 1942) is a Spanish fashion designer and an eponymous fashion label, one of the world's most prominent in women's shoes. Born in Santa Cruz de La Palma in the Canary Islands to a Czech father and a Spanish mother and raised on a banana ? Think again. The results of WomensWallStreet.com's first annual Fashion at Work survey reveal that two-thirds of women say designer brand names just aren't important at the office. However, that doesn't mean they're not buying them! Sixty percent of women said they had bought a designer piece, and 95 percent said they would buy marked down duds if they could get their hands on them. As for the most coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. brand in today's workplace, Coach took top honors with 40 percent of votes, with Ralph Lauren's 26 percent close behind. What pieces are the most sought after? When given the choice of buying just one designer piece, 40 percent of women said they would buy a suit, with 22 percent willing to cash out for a quality handbag. Shoes (9%), casual wear (12%), out-on-the-town wear (8%) and outerwear (10%) rounded out the pack. "There's no doubt women love fashion," said WomensWallStreet.com editor-in-chief Pam Little. "But we want quality clothes that flatter our figures without breaking the bank." But despite designer brands having center stage, most women still manage to keep their clothing expenditures under control. Fifty-nine percent of respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. drop $100 or less on clothing per month, with 29 percent admitting they spend $101 to $300. "When you think about it, it's really not that much," says Little. "With an average designer piece running $300, women today are either not buying much, or they're shopping smart. And my guess is the latter." And with summer just around the corner, these women are starting to think about smart ways to score some fun, fresh additions to their summer wardrobes. So what's hot this season? And what are the rules for summer dressing at the workplace? Kirston Mann, Hollywood stylist to the stars and writer of Fashion Cents(TM), a new WomensWallStreet column that covers all things fashion-minded, gives five tips: 1. Sandals are hot. But flip-flops are a definite workplace no-no. "Could you take someone seriously if their shoes make "flipping Flipping Buying shares in an initial public offering (IPO), and then selling the shares immediately after the start of public trading to turn an immediate profit. flipping " noises around the office? I don't think so," says Mann. 2. This summer's must-have is a print skirt or top. "Try bright, lively colors that make a splash," says Mann. "Don't be afraid to add some yellows, reds and bright pinks to your look. And this year's freshest look for skirts is full. As in 'broomstick' and hippie-style." 3. Think beyond eBay. Says Mann, "There are tons of great sites where you can score designer pieces at discount. Try www.laredoute.com, www.youx.com or ItalysOutlet at www.efashionhouse.com. You'll get some fabulous mark-downs." 4. T-shirts are a go for summer - dress them up with necklaces like Native American turquoise turquoise, hydrous phosphate of aluminum and copper, Al2(OH)3PO4·H2O+Cu, used as a gem. It occurs rarely in crystal form, but is usually cryptocrystalline. or trade beads. "Add a summer skirt and sandals and you have a fun, classy class·y adj. class·i·er, class·i·est Informal Highly stylish; elegant. class  i·ness n. workplace look," says Mann.
5. Summer's hottest trend? Metallic shoes and handbags. Golds, silvers and coppers are everywhere this season, from Manolo Blahnik to Old Navy. Says Mann, "But remember, it's a trend - it won't last. If you want to add metallic to your look, avoid the pricey Pricey Term used for an unrealistically low bid price or unrealistically high offer price. pricey Of, relating to, or being an unrealistically high offer. An offer to sell a security at $50 when the current market price is $47 is pricey. stuff and look for a deal." About WomensWallStreet.com WomensWallStreet.com is an objective, unique and entertaining source for reliable and expert information on all things financial, including career advice, balancing family and work, becoming a savvy investor, saving for retirement and much more. Come check out the site's new look. In addition to enhanced functionality and a great new design, the site has added new features, tools and columns, including Frankly Financial(TM), TaxMama(TM), Career Boost & Extreme Resume Makeover(TM) and Annie Jacobsen Annie Jacobsen is an American journalist who writes about business, finance and terrorism for a variety of national and international magazines and webzines and in particular WomensWallStreet. Speaks Out(TM). In addition, the site has partnered with Investor's Business Daily Investor's Business Daily (IBD) is a national newspaper in the United States, published Monday through Friday, that covers international business, finance, and the global economy. Founded in 1984 by William O'Neil, its headquarters are in Los Angeles, California. to provide enhanced tools and content for the savvy investor. |
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