I have no interest in being perfect, but I am interested in being humble.
Remember that time I told you about how I fell down the stairs at a very well-attended party?
If not, let me summarise for you: Picture the scene, I’m at a party with (what seemed like) a million people I went to University with, and other friends of friends, and I’m having to pretend that I’m feeling myself big time, because, for a number of different reasons, I feel insecure.
Power dressing can be defined as “the practice of dressing in a style intended to show that one holds an important position in business, politics, etc.”
A recent exhibition at the London Design Museum called Women Fashion Power saw famous faces such as Diana Princess of Wales, Naomi Campbell and Margaret Thatcher celebrated as masters of power dressing.
But it’s not just politicians and models that need to dress to impress, branding is becoming a powerful weapon, essential to those who want to make an impact and be taken seriously. Here are seven top tips to help you avoid common power dressing faux pas.
Phoebe Parke 