Retro-fit for Economy

Drew Sisselman

September 3, 2008

The current economic climate and gas prices call for pragmatism and creativity when updating and upgrading your wardrobe. Since you're not getting enough mileage out of your car, you may as well get it out of your clothes.

Reduce drag
Men with athletic builds and women with hourglass figures should lose that excess fabric. Have your tailor taper your tops, shirts and jackets to match your silhouette. Jackets are designed to be buttoned at all times except when seated and should fit perfectly in that mode.

Take the curves smoothly
Ladies, if you are wearing your tops un-tucked, your tailor can shorten them or add short tails to ride your hips at just the right place. It's a great, sleek summer look without a jacket.

Combine trips
Ladies, consider that your jacket doubles as a finished top. Have your tailor close the lapels if necessary at just the right place to omit a shell and include a great necklace. It's a sophisticated business look that also works in the colder months with a colorful scarf or pashmina.Casual mixing and matching is here to stay and jeans are a fashionable look with jackets for both genders.

Downsize
Ladies, shorten you're A-line skirt at least three inches above the knee and put a slit in the back for a refreshed forward look. Gentlemen, un-cuff your slacks for a more casual look and it can be a less painful transition to the flat fronts.

Drew Sisselman is an image consultant whose background includes design, linguistics and coaching. He provides individual sessions and corporate presentations and seminars on personal styling and speech development. He can be reached at 404-484-0712 or info@drewsisselman.com.

This article currently appears in the September / October 2008 issue of Business to Business magazine.

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Drew Sisselman

September 3, 2008