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Time to Get Dressed
This month's guest columnist is Doug Paris of Doug
Paris Wardrobe & Design. For over 20 years, Doug
Paris has been helping men and women express
their personal and professional style through their
wardrobe. His expertise in providing custom apparel
and couture designs has made him a much sought
after consultant by business, civic, and society
leaders. He is also a speaker in much demand for
his compelling presentations on style and presence.
The following bullet points are excerpts from his
award
winning book, STYLE: A LIFE”S WORK. Also,
to learn more about Doug I encourage you to review
his website at Paris Design Online.
General Guidelines: Always remember "It is not who
you are going to see, but rather...It is who is going to
see you."
- Your belt and shoes should match in color.
- Never reveal the skin between the sock and the
pant leg.
- It is better to show up overdressed rather than
underdressed.
- Grooming tells others how you feel about
yourself.
- Be neat and polished in appearance.
- Keep sweats and jogging suits at the gym.
- Casual doesn't mean wrinkled...when in doubt,
iron.
- Pay attention to the 10 inches from the top of your
head and the 10 inches from the sole of your
shoes.
- Go light on the perfume or cologne, some scents
can be objectionable, even nauseating, to others
around you.
- Know the colors best suited to you and your
complexion.
- Choose clothing that is tailored to fit and in the
correct proportion for you to enhance your
physique.
- Avoid clothing that is too tight, too sheer or too
loose.
Additional tips just for men:
- Make sure you dress in the same chapter as the
woman you are with, this shows respect.
- Women notice shoes, make sure they are
polished and in good repair.
For Women:
- Keep accessories simple.
- Stay away from dangling earrings and noisy
jewelry, they are distracting.
- Pay attention to your hairstyle, are your roots
showing?
- Well manicured nails inspire confidence in
others.
- A bulky, cumbersome handbag suggests you are
disorganized.
"Dress up... dress down... that's your business.
Dress well... that's my business" - Doug Paris
Doug Can be reached at
doug.paris@parisdesignonlin
e
or 303-322-2920.
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