POWER DRESSING

Introduction

The importance of dressing properly in any occasion for a professional individual is a major
concern because it presents a visual image and sends a message that he/she cares for the
company s/he represents and the people s/he deals with. Dressing to prepare for a meeting or to
present for and on behalf of your company is a serious manifestation that people see your level
of professionalism in all types of transactions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the chapter, students shall have been able to

A. Define and explain power dressing;

B. Express orally their thoughts and feelings effectively;
C. Improve manner of dressing according to occasions;
D. Recognize the importance of dressing properly.

Activating Prior Knowledge

Have experienced attending a party that required particular attire but you did not mind wearing just
anything like what they required? How did you feel about it? Was it awkward? Why?

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

A. Define power dressing;

B. Illustrate and explain to dress properly;
C. Express your thoughts/ideas effectively on wearing proper clothes on proper
occasion

Presentation of Contents

POWER – capacity to exert an influence

DRESSING – a style for gearing up for occasion

What is Power Dressing?

A style of clothing and hair to make wearers seem authoritative and competent. A unique style of an
individual that shows the position and the authority in business or at work.
Power dressing discourse was significant in building a new type of working woman appearing in the
society at the time. The notion of career woman stepped into contemporary society as women reached
high powered job positions, which previously were intended to men. With the help of an empowering
self-presentation such as power suits, women were trying to break through the glass ceiling. The
development of power dressing was pivotal in bringing to public visibility women in executive or business
position. It served as a way to construct their image and to make them recognizable at public society's
eyes. Women saw this new clothing style as way to detach from the classical feminine meaning of
fashion, mainly associated with aesthetics and frivolity.
Power dressing locates power at body level giving a message about women and their profession,
enclosing at the same time something about self-esteem and confidence
POWERFUL IMPACTS

Breaking Stereotypes
A perfect recipe for RESPECT
Impact for first impression

WOMEN BODY SHAPES

TYPES OF WOMEN BODY SHAPES

APPLE BODY SHAPE

-Hide bust and accentuate legs
-Bust is bigger than hips

DO’S AND DONT’S

- draw attention to the parts you love; bust and legs
- slimming control underwear helps define your body
- structured and tailored clothes, single breasted structure
with 1 or 2 buttons
- a line- skirts help waist look smaller
- strong black colours help accentuate the parts you love

CASUAL
DRESS

COCKTAIL DRESSESS
WORK ATTIRE

WEDDING GOWNS
PEAR/ TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE
-Butt is bigger than upper body
-Opposite of apple shape
-Accentuate the hips

DO’S AND DONT’S

- Strapless tape and dresses show slim shoulders
- Paulding in jackets to broaden shoulders
- Clothes which stop above the waist line
- Thin belts on the waist
- A good padded bra will improve cleavage

CASUAL

WORK

FORMAL
WEDDING GOWNS
RECTANGLE OR ATHLETIC BODY SHAPE
-Waist is about the butt and bust

-Arms and legs are the asset

-Almost similar to hour glass

DO’S AND DON’T’S

- Avoid round necklines which makes breasts look
smaller
- Leggings to show slender legs
- Pull in a waist clinching belt to create a new waist
- Asymmetric lines to draw attention to shoulder
- Wear long jackets
- Wear tops with collars
- Do layer
- Colorful buttons

CASUAL
DRESS

WORK ATTIRE

GOWNS
WEDDING DRESS

INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE

- Shoulder is broader than hips
- Minimal on upper body

DO’S AND DONT’S

- Sexy tailored jackets
- Large bangle to balance your shape
- Use a belt to counter balance
- Tulip skirts and haulms pants

CASUAL ATTIRE
DRESS

WORK ATTIRES
FORMAL

WEDDING DRESS

SLENDER
- Slim but lax curve

DO’S AND DONT’S

- Clothes which creates curves such as ruffles and pleads
- Stay away from large prinks
-Padded/ push up bras create curves
CASUAL

DRESS

WORK
GOWNS

WEDDING

HOUR-GLASS BODY SHAPE

- Defined waist is the asset
- Bigger thigh
- Rounded bottom and hips
- Small waist
- Full bust
CASUAL

WORK ATTIRE

GOWN
WEDDING DRESS

WOMEN FACE SHAPE

ROUND FACE

-vertical to horizontal ratio is equal

-cheeks are the widest part of your face

MAKE- UP
- Arched Eyebrows: well-defined brows, angled arch
while shaping and filling in your brows.
- Contour: Contour those cheeks! to give your face
some depth
- Blush: shimmery blush will enhance your cheeks and
give them a healthy glow.

- HAIRSTYLE:
Tousled Pixie
Asymmetrical Lob
OVAL FACE

- length is longer than the width

- Jawline is slightly narrower than the width

MAKE-UP
Balance: Try and keep things balanced when it comes to
your eyes and lips.

Naturally Arched Brows

Highlighter: use this along the bridge of your nose, your

forehead, and at the top of your cheekbones.

HAIRSTYLE:

Side Swept Pixie

Tousled Bob
SQUARE FACE

- comparatively straight sides with minimal curve at the

chin
- they also have angled jaws

MAKE-UP
Contour The Sharp Angles : wide jaw

Highlight: use a concealer that is one shade lighter on

your forehead and under the hollows of your cheeks

Dramatic Lips: bright red, coral or purple, based on

what you prefer.

HAIRSTYLE:
Side Swept Bangs
Angled Bob

RECTANGLE/OBLONG FACE

- forehead, cheeks, and jawline are nearly the same

width
- chin is only slightly curved

MAKE-UP
Soften The Angles: soften the jaws and temples

Cat Eye: helps the eyes look bigger and wider

Blush: apply it to the tops of the cheeks instead of right
in the middle.

HAIRSTYLE:
Long Pixie
Shoulder length hair with bangs
DIAMOND FACE

- high cheekbones and pointed chins

- the forehead is narrower

MAKE-UP
Pouty Lips

Contour Sides: the sides near the cheeks

Highlight: the forehead, cupids bow, the chin and along the
bridge of the nose.

HAIRSTYLE:
Long Layered Waves
Chin Length Bob
Side Swept Bangs
HEART SHAPE

- pointed chin and a wide hairline

- Forehead is the prominent feature
- have a killer cheekbone
- also called an inverted triangle

MAKE-UP
Smokey Eyes
Bronzer contouring: If there’s a theme to be followed with a heart-shaped face, it’s to go for a
soft look Max Volume Mascara

HAIRSTYLE:
Lob With Bangs
Long Way Layers
WOMEN ACCESSORIES

CASUAL
Necklaces- Fine metal necklaces
- layered to 2-3 chain and pendant necklaces that has a cool vibe
Rings – thin gold, white gold, and rose gold
Bracelets – fine metal bangles
Earrings – gemstone stud earrings ( 3mm)

PROFESSIONAL OCCASIONS
Necklaces- gemstone pendant
Rings – fine metal band
Bracelets – sleek metal bracelets
Earrings – stud earrings

PARTY OCCASIONS
Necklaces- statement necklace
Rings – cocktail ring
Bracelets – chunky bangle or big cuff
Earrings – colored gemstone statement earring

FORMAL OCCASIONS
Necklaces- long pendant with solitaire diamond
Rings – crystal solitaire ring
Bracelets – tennis bracelet
Earrings – crystal earring jackets or ear climber

MEN BODY SHAPES

RHOMBOID BODY SHAPE
-Broad shoulder
-Perfect body
-Make use of sports wear

DO’S AND DONT’S

Showcase your athletic body shape in slim and fitted clothes. Take advantage of sports- inspired
modern looks
- An “average” build refers to what most designers use as the foundation of their designs

- In other words- Most off the rack clothing will fit you well pending minor adjustments

CASUAL

WORK ATTIRE
FORMAL
 INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE

- Broad shoulder and chest

- Narrower hips and waist
- Add belt for focus around the hips
- V-neck shirts

DO’S AND DONT’S

Horizontal stripes: Especially from the chest down, to
broaden your comparatively narrow waist.
Printed legwear to draw eye downward
Slim fit- shirts
Slim cotton polo shirt
Regular V-neck shirts
Don’t wear shirts with scoop necklines

CASUAL

WORK ATTIRE
FORMAL

RECTANGLE BODY SHAPE

- shoulder is wide as the waist and hips
- layers
- horizontal stripes
- circular necklines

DO’S AND DONT’S

Horizontal stripes: Especially across your upper torso (short and long-
sleeved Breton tees), as they’ll add width to your slight frame
Structured tailoring
Layered looks
Do not wear prints, color pops and detailing

CASUAL
WORK ATTIRE

FORMAL
 TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE

- Chest are narrower than the waist and hips

- Don’t wear horizontal striples
- Focus on upper body

DO’S AND DONT’S

- Tailored patterned blazers
- Vertical stripes. This pattern creates a
streamlined effect that elongates and slims
down the upper body
- Horizontal stripes are preferred only if they are
visible from the chest upward
- Jackets with structured shoulders Single-
breasted suits
- Bright color panels

CASUAL

WORK ATTIRE
FORMAL

OVAL

- vertical stripe has slimming effect

DO’S AND DONT’S

-Keep it simple and dark. Solid colors are always good.
-Trousers
-Suspenders
-Neckties

CASUAL
WORK ATTIRE

FORMAL
MEN FACE SHAPES

HEART FACE SHAPE

- Broad forehead, rounded cheekbones that slope down to a
small chin

HAIRSTYLE
Medium Length Swept
Mid-Length and Long Hairstyle

OBLONG/ RECTANGLE FACE SHAPE

- A tall, rectangular face with rounded corners
- forehead is broad but a similar size to cheekbones
and jawline
OVAL FACE SHAPE

- Somewhat broad forehead with narrower

cheekbones and a round, tapering jawline
- good canvass for experimentation

HAIRSTYLE
-Classic Shortbacks Conservative
quiff
-Voluminous Pompadour
-Fuller Rocker-Esque Shoulder length
-Shave Head

ROUND FACE SHAPE

- Circular and wide

- cheekbones with a tapering jaw and forehead

HAIRSTYLE
-Pompadour
-Flat Top
-Front Fringe

SQUARE FACE SHAPE

- Face is wide at all points , all measurements are fairly similar

- broad forehead, strong cheekbones and an angular jaw rather than rounded
Hairstyle
-Close FAdes
-Side Partings
-Short Layers

DIAMOND FACE SHAPE

- rarest face
- jawline stronger than cheekbones with a smaller but relatively broad forehead and pointed chin

HAIRSTYLE
Textured Fringe
Fringe LIKE a Faux Hawk

SOURCES:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Power_dressing#Social_meaning
https://scarletmagazine.co.ke/lipstick-shades-for-
different-occasions/
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/PujaJha3/power-
dressing-50799833
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_dressing
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/TopWeddingTips/best-makeup-tips-for-your-face-
shape
https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/priyaldhir/power-dressing-work-place-and-business-
etiquette

ACTIVITY:

Application
1. Study your body shape and then determine which kind
and cut of dress is suited to you?
2. Name all possible occasions you probably are attending
and what type of dress are you wearing?
3. Why is it important to consider the occasion?

Feedback

Many exciting and wonderful opportunities await you in the future. You are likely to play the
role of a business executive, a teacher, an accountant or a parent. Discuss and share how dressing
properly may bring success to anything you do.