As more people work remote or hybrid schedules, the lines between clothing worn during office hours and hanging around the house can easily become blurred. Prior to owning House of 423 in Geneva, Sarah Whitt worked in sales where she split her time between being out in the field with clients or working from home. Regardless of where she was working, Whitt always took time to put on a little makeup and work attire before beginning her day.
“Getting ready for work helped me focus and get more done. It just changes your mindset,” says Whitt. When it comes to dressing for success, it’s helpful to keep your end goal in mind, suggests Heidi Cadwallader, owner of Shine Over Shade in Geneva.
“When dressing for professional type work, you want to dress for the next level above yours. That helps you get into the mindset to achieve your goal,” Cadwallader says. Before going shopping for new clothes, both Whitt and Cadwallader recommend taking stock of what’s already in your closet and getting rid of items that don’t fit well, or you don’t love anymore.
“You can take pictures of your outfits, then mix and match to see what you have or find out what you’re missing, like maybe a shell to wear under a cardigan or blazer,” Whitt says. Along those lines, Cadwallader suggests pulling out a pair of pants or a skirt and finding pieces that go well with it. It’s also a good way to cull what’s in your closet.
“If you do this on a weekly basis, you’ll be prepared what .
