Professional Dress and Finding Fendi
By Kenzi, age 19, California
I feel like I've been trying so hard to break away from this expectation that to look and be professional you have to wear boring plain clothes. I had an interview recently for a position at a bank. One of the questions they asked was, "What do you consider 'professional dress?'"
I answered as they expected: "Pencil skirts, button ups, heels, or flats." I said this as I sat there in a pair of black jeggings with a gold sequin tank and black blazer. Mmmm. Guess I don't practice what I preach.
But this topic has been bugging me for so long. Who says you have to be dull and lackluster just to appear grown up and professional? I think that being professional is more about your personality. Of course, you need to look the part, but would you rather talk to someone in a grey suit and tie about your life, or someone who has a spark of color and looks friendly?
Friendly, hello! So I put together some outfits that I think are perfect for an interview or office job that allows you to have some fun and not be so stick straight lame.
Blazer: No Button Soft Lining Rose blazer available for $29 at rowme.com
Tank: Juicy Couture printed jersey tank available for $30 at theoutnet.com
Pants: Paige Verdugo jeggings available for $140 at farfetch.com
Shoes: Very Volatile Woman's twain ankle boots available for $58 at endless.com
Necklace: Balmain amaze necklace available for $950 at shopmrsh.com
Bracelet: Sabrina Dehoff / Statement bracelet available for $199 at styleserver.de
Vest: H&M waistcoat available for $39 at hm.com
Button up: Today's date top available for $35 at modcloth.com
Pants: Current/Elliot, the skinny corduroy jean available for $200 at farfetch.com
Shoes: Avalanche, available for $135 at modekungen.se
Leg warmers: Heart knit leg warmer available for $7.50 at wetseal.com
Scarf: Oita knitted scarf available for $49 at shopfriicompany.com
Now, changing subjects, please join me as I discover Fendi!
"Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada!" These are lyrics from Kreayshawn's rap entitled "Gucci Gucci" Don't make fun of me, but of these four designers I had never even heard of Fendi before. I decided, since this song has been playing non-stop on my iPod the last few weeks, that I would do a little research into this Fendi character. I definitely learned a lot.
Fendi was created originally for fur and handbags, started by Edwardo and Adele Fendi back in 1925 in Via del Plebiscito, Rome.
In 1946, the five daughters of Fendi took over the company and began to each pour their own ideas into the products. This created the "double F" logo, the clothing line launched in 1977 and accessories that launched in 1984.
Fendi now has 160 boutiques in 25 countries. They tend to stick to neutral colors and hardly ever do anything exceptionally bright. Fur and handbags are still their main attraction, and of course what they are known for, but their other products are just as outstanding in quality.
Now that you've been properly introduced, I'll let you continue your chat with Fendi on your own at their website (fendi.com). Bye for now!
