Are you putting your best foot forward in every photo? In every potential business opportunity?
In addition to my work at Channel 8, I do “image consulting” for corporate and non-corporate clients.
I provide a variety of services, from helping women and men pick colors and styles of clothing that are flattering, to working with them on confident body language and etiquette.
Especially in this age of social media, one of the most important tools in projecting an image is the clothing you wear. Appearing on camera almost every day for more than 30 years has taught me that what looks good in the dressing room doesn’t necessarily look good on camera or at a business lunch!
Color is critical. Each person has a specific skin, hair and eye undertone. One of the most valuable tools I learned at the beginning of my career, and I now teach to others, is how to pick colors that give you a glow when you walk in the room.
Clothing cut & style for your unique body shape makes all the difference. No one has a perfect figure! I am short-waisted so I choose slim sleek lines and almost never wear a belt, which generally makes my body shape look dumpy.
Print and pattern is tricky. Patterned dresses like this one are popular and can hide figure flaws but patterns that are too busy almost never work on camera or off.
Finally, clothing can cost a fortune, but doesn’t have to. Knowing which online sites to shop and having a good tailor can give you an expensive, timeless look on a budget. Pretty skirts and tops are a great way to stretch your wardrobe dollar.
The rules of fashion have changed. There was a time when sleeveless tops and even white like the outfit I have on in the picture at the top of this post were “no-nos”. There are still rules but in some ways not having firm guidelines can make the art of dressing in a flattering and appropriate way more difficult than ever.
If you are a corporate client or someone looking to move forward in life, wardrobe is a great place to start. I’d be happy to help because there isn’t much I enjoy more than helping someone else put their best foot forward!
As always, you can contact me at jane@janemcgarrymedia.com.
Thank you,
I love you Jane and was so glad when you joined Good Morning Texas. You are always dressed tastefully . As I was reading this article about image and looking at the photos something really stood out. The way you stand looks awkward . Your legs crossed over looks horrible. It takes away from what you are you are talking about….image…the eyes go straight to your legs and the look is not a good one. Sorry😧😧😧
THanks for the comment Beth, don’t think I agree but I appreciate the candor.
You always look flawless! If I had the extra cash I would employ your services.
Thank you Elizabeth!
Jane,
Thank you for sharing your tips! I used to shop with my Mom and she had exquisite taste, and was always honest regarding how a fashion style or hair style looked on me. I miss her, and I like Elizabeth would love to employ your services. But, our extra cash is strapped! Please keep sending your wonderful letters, and I love your fashion sense. When you are referring to colors based on skin tone, eye color and hair color is it based on the theory that we use to follow for summers, falls, winter and spring tones. I am brown-eyed, sallow/olive complected with highlighted hair. I would think I would wear warmer tones, but not sure. I am long waisted and much like your self, I cannot wear a belt. Thank you for sharing your style sense with your readers.
Susan