TIE Newsletter ~ Issue l ~ December 2007
Written By: Beverly Walters, Debra Sonner, and Lynn Roberts
Successful people seem to have it altogether...don't they? I mean they have the look of confidence. Well, here is a tip that I learned a long time ago . . . they don't always know it all, "They fake it until they make it." You can look the part until you know the part. So look your best. Take a few minutes to look at yourself in a mirror before you go out. Ask yourself, "Is this how I want other people to see me?" We all have those days that we just don't look and feel well, but if you look sick every day of the year you need to address that NOW ! ! !
I'm not saying to go out and spend your life savings to look the part. What I'm saying is to dress in clothes that fit and are well kept. Some things are just NOT appropriate for the office or the mall. If you find two pair of pants, black and brown, a skirt and a jacket to match the pants, by adding a few different shirts you can build a wardrobe for anyplace. Just make sure it fits you and your environment. Don't look at the size, look in the mirror. Try to find a style that is not going to be dated and, a cotton blend seems to hold up the best. Don't go the "dry clean only" route when you start out building your wardrobe; this could be quite costly to have cleaned.
When looking for something new to wear to the office, keep this in mind: Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose, Classic Style, Cotton Blend, Matching Skirt, Pants, and Jacket.
Schooner center provides work attire to women, girls
ReplyDeleteBy Stacy Wolford, VALLEY INDEPENDENT
Monday, April 28, 2008
A job interview can be stressful, especially for someone who is not dressed for success.
As a professional speaker and full-time working woman, Jennifer Melnick Carota knows the importance of looking and feeling good, not only at an interview but after landing a new job.
That's why Melnick Carota established "The Black Pants Project" at The Schooner Youth Center in Monessen.
The goal is to provide free wardrobe essentials to low-income girls and women attempting to join the corporate workforce.
Melnick Carota, who serves as executive director and secretary for The Schooner Youth Center, said she was inspired to launch the project after receiving a large donation. Rondell Curcio offered the garments after she closed her Belle Vernon consignment shop.
"While sorting through the donations, I noticed one big shortage - black pants," Melnick Carota said.
As a bargain-shopper, Carota said the staple of any working woman's wardrobe can be centered on a few pairs of basic black pants.
"A fabulous wardrobe can be created from a single pair of black pants," she said.
She is hoping the center will be able to obtain donated new and good-quality used clothing to help low-income women enter the workforce.
With the help of a small ladies auxiliary, the center officials are sorting through the inventory in an effort to open a "working women's closet" in the late summer or early fall.
Melnick Carota said the center will offer interview and wardrobe tips to women.
"We don't want them to feel intimidated or embarrassed," Melnick Carota said. "Part of the mission of the youth center is ministry and we are here for the Mon Valley."
Melnick Carota said donated clothing should be cleaned and pressed, new or gently used, and in style or a classic cut.
The center is seeking blouses, pants, skirts, raincoats and business like attire. Ladies and teen formal wear also will be accepted.
Melnick Carota said the center is seeking volunteers to help with "The Black Pants Project."
To donate clothing or volunteer, call Carota at (412) 559-1754.