1. The Dapper Cartoonist
Advice on dressing professionally
for portfolio reviews and more.
2. Doesn’t have to mean suit and tie
Creative environments, while still
professional workplaces, provide and
encourage more opportunities for you to
express yourself
Does not have to be expensive
Dressing Professionally in A Creative
Environment
3. Seek inspiration online:
◦ Pinterest, Tumblr, Lookbook, style blogs, Polyvore,
The Sartorialist
Begin by collecting photos of pieces or outfits
you like
Break down why you like it: cut, color,
silhouette, fabric, functionality
Begin adding similar pieces to your wardrobe
Buy a few well made staples (nice dresses,
good slacks) and work around that
Familiarize with fashion terms, so you know
what to look and ask for.
Determining Your Personal Style
4. Learn to shop sales on a regular basis. Slickdeals
and RetailMeNot are useful sites.
If you don’t have a car, shopping online can be a real
boon
◦ Gilt, Ideeli, Modcloth, Emerging Thoughts, Shop Ruche,
Plasticland, Fred Flare, Unique Vintage, Amazon, Overstock
Shopping online can be a bit of trial and error, find
out your measurements and read the descriptions
and customer comments carefully.
Plenty of local options on Broughton:
◦ Terra Cotta, Loose Lucy, Fab’rik
Classic fabrics don’t go out of style, but cuts may-
dark wash denim is always ‘cool’, khaki is generally
business casual.
It’s hard to go wrong with oxford and polo shirts
Building Your Wardrobe
10. Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Steinmart, and Ross’s all
carry some designer seconds
Steinmart has a nice mens wear selection,
including nice ties and dress shirts, for very
affordable prices
Marshalls on Abercorn often carries Calvin Klein
for far under MSRP, and has a nice selection of
purses
Goodwill has always been very hit or miss for
me, but I know a lot of people swear by it
Civvies carries vintage pieces at the same price
as new, but you may be able to sell gently worn
clothing for cash or store credit.
More Affordable Options
11. Pick a theme, single piece, or accent
color to work around
Fun accessories can be procured cheaply,
and can add a lot of personality to an
otherwise boring outfit
Try to keep your color palette limited
Putting Together an Outfit
12. Neutral with an accent color
Monochromatic
Complementary
Color Palette Options
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14. Neutral Outfit with Monochromatic Complementary
Pop of Color (With Accent Colors)
15. YES NO
Nice dresses Pajamas
Sweatshirts, sweatjackets,
Nice skirts sweatpants
Nice blouses Anything stained
Anything torn
Oxford shirts
Anything wrinkled
Ties Tank tops
Polo shirts Shorts
Flip flops
Belts Anything halter, spaghetti
Dress slacks strap, or strapless without
a sweater or jacket
Pressed khaki pants Running shoes
Dressing Appropriately for
Editor’s Day
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19. Ladies Gentleman
Short hair- Combed If you have long hair,
make sure it’s brushed,
and well maintained and consider pulling it
away from your face
Longer hair- Consider
If you generally have
styling it, or pulling it short hair, now might be
up away from your the time to get a trim
If you have a beard, make
face sure it’s well maintained-
not a neckbeard
If you don’t usually have
a beard, now’s the time
for a shave
You Shouldn’t Be Hiding Behind
Your Hair
24. Carry yourself well- shoulders back, head
up
Make eye contact
Smile
Be proud of yourself and your work
Most Importantly- Confidence
25. Consider carrying these in your backpack
or purse at all times:
◦ Gum
◦ Floss
◦ Deodorant
◦ Optional: Solid or Roll-On Perfume
Editor’s Day Essentials
26. Pick out your outfit
Drink lots of water
Prepare your portfolio
Go to sleep early
Night Before Editor’s Day
27. Bags beneath your eyes
◦ Resting teabags over your eyes can help alleviate dark circles
◦ Hydrating the skin under your eyes is a longterm solution
Dehydrated lips
◦ Burts Bees or any beeswax based lipbalm really helps
Overnight zit
◦ A little toothpaste on the zit the night before will help dry it out
Makeup
◦ Only wear it if you feel confident doing so
◦ You don’t want to look like you’re wearing makeup, only that
you’ve refined some of your features
◦ Keep it simple, for many, tinted lipbalm and a little mascara works
wonders
Remember, you are talented, fantastic, and charming, so carry
yourself that way.
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