Evan Carmichael Top Header about About About facebook Twitter YouTube Google+

Dress for Success: Even Working from home Requires a Dress Code



Free PDF Download
20 Ways to Say No - By Kirsten Ross

Name: Email:


I’m sure you’ve seen the commercial – and I’ve referenced it before. The woman gets up, exercises, takes care of her daughter and then conducts business in pajama bottoms and slippers with her baby nearby. I wish that this was reality but, for the most part, it just isn’t.

Even if you are working from home full time you should follow some sort of dress code. Thankfully, this doesn’t need to mean putting on a suit every day, or anything that requires dry cleaning, for that matter. But you really should get dressed.

Have you ever heard the rule that putting a smile on your face will put a smile in your voice? Well, keeping pajamas on your body can put drowsiness in your voice.

Whether you work from home with a flexible schedule or with specific hours it is important to get into a basic routine. Get up at about the same time each morning. If you want to begin your day with a little work, that’s fine. But then get in the shower. You will feel refreshed and more awake. You can save money on coffee!

When you get dressed you can certainly stay comfy but try to stay away from “lounging” clothes like sweats or pajamas. This is especially important if you will be talking on the phone with people. It might sound funny, but you will sound perkier if you are dressed! And if you feel perkier, you will also be more productive.


Related Articles

  Dress for Success as a Sales Professional
  Small businesses and workplace dress code policies
  Learn the Ins and Outs of Workplace Dress Codes
  How To Dress For Business Success with Feng Shui
  A Return to Elegance
  Work From Home - Dress For Success
  Seven Reasons to Ditch the Corporate Grind and Work for Yourself
  Work At Home Mom- Learning To Take Care Of Yourself
  The Three B's of Dress
  Interviewing for a Job – Some Dress Basic No-Nos
  The End of Casual Friday
  Impeccable Dress for Success Guidelines
  Audition - Trying to Please Everyone Else
  What to Wear to a Client Interview
  Mark Cuban Hates Suits
  Why New Hires Need Business Etiquette – and How They Can Get It
  Etiquette in TV Court
  Business Attitude
  Manners and Behavior to Accompany Your Professional Presentation
  Business Basics: Formality is Your Edge

Home > Business-Coach > Kirsten Ross > Dress for Success Even Working from home Requires a Dress Code >

Free PDF Download
20 Ways to Say No - By Kirsten Ross

Name: Email:

About the Author: Kirsten Ross

RSS for Kirsten's articles - Visit Kirsten's website
Kirsten E. Ross brings a unique blend of energy and insight to her work with clients. Her clients efficiently gain self-awareness and create positive change that empowers leaders and improves communication and relationships. Her work creates productive, profitable workplaces. She is a Leadership & HR Coach with a Masters degree in Human Resource Management and a Senior Human Resource Certification. In addition, she brings more than 19 years of hands-on experience, has authored a variety of articles and e-books and has been interviewed as an expert for media such as: NBC Nightly News, Fox 2 News, National Public Radio and for publications such as Crains New York Business, Working Mother Magazine and Fitness Magazine. Kirsten is also an experienced speaker who will add inspiration and fun to any event infusing humor and self-awareness activities that keep audiences entertained. Participants will walk away with the targeted action plans and the motivation to impact their lives and work. Visit Kirsten’s coaching site:
Click here to visit Kirsten's website.
Dashed Line

More from Kirsten Ross
Maintaining Positive Relationships with CoWorkers While you Telecommute
Quick Tips to Decrease Stress
The Priorities Game
Do You Have What it Takes to be an AtHome Entrepreneur
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement

Related Forum Posts

Re: How to pitch a business plan? Re: How to pitch a business plan?
Re: Women and Home Based Business Opportunities Re: Women and Home Based Business Opportunities
Re: Good news for women Re: Good news for women
Re: What is Your Favorite Thing About Owning A Business? Re: What is Your Favorite Thing About Owning A Business?
Google landing page tips Google landing page tips

Share this article. Fund someone's dream.

Share this post and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
Share for a Cause
Featured Video


Expert author video by:
Dave Kurlan, Sales Assessment Expert



Worksheets
By: Evan Carmichael

8 Powerful Steps to Finding Your Passion

Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

Does your pitch suck?

Create a plan of attach to launch your new business.

8-Cover

Like this page? PLEASE +1 it! Evan Signature
Bottom Footer



Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Name:
Email:
Popular Articles

Achieving a Customer-focused Culture

Are You a Forced Entrepreneur?

Starting a Business a Brave Move or a NoBrainer

Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.