Frequently Asked Questions

Pat's Top Five...

1. "I have some weight to loose before I am ready to invest in a new wardrobe what can I do in the mean time?"

Answer: No matter what your weight or size make sure that the clothes you are wearing fit correctly. Ill-fitting clothing will add weight because they are to tight and loose fitting clothing adds a lack of grooming to your self-image.

2. "I do not understand the difference between professional business dress and business casual."

Answer: Business Casual is only a slight step down from your professional business attire. If you normally wear a suit every day, business casual would at a nicely pressed solid or geometric print golf shirt, silk shirt or silk T-shirt under your coat. Women would go from a skirted suit to a pantsuit or a sweater-set or cotton shirt will a suit pant.

3. "It is hard to dress professional when everyone else seems unaware or it is not important to them. How do I handle this?"

Answer: First be true to yourself. Next, it is not about them! It is how your manor of dress makes you feel and perform at your job. If you are dressed professionally you will fill more confident to handle your duties and be prepared for anything that might come up on any given day.

4. "I do not need to wear suits to work what is considered business dress for my situation?"

Answer: It does not matter what your employment situation is there should be a dress code either from your company or from within you. Grooming is the key to dress and the key word for dress is appropriate attire. People think "I'm covered, isn't that enough?' The answer is NO.

5. "If I hire you what can I expect?'

Answer: My goal for you is to guide, mentor and help your to be prepared for whatever comes your way. I want to know what your objective is and then try to develop a plan that you are comfortable with to fulfill that objective.

Message From Pat:
"Dressing should be fun and rewarding. There is power in image, style and color. Look around your everyday world and ask yourself, "Who is dressed professionally and does it make a difference in their performance?" We all want to be recognized for our efforts. Don't be overlooked when it can be as simple as a new look and approach to the way you dress. You are going to buy new clothes anyway why not make the right choices. Invest in yourself. "