The Cotton Club

wayWomen ought to know about power dressing at office. That is one way of making their presence felt and competing with men professionally. How a woman dresses at office shows her outlook to work. The 1980s had the formal power suit that was replaced in the 1990s by denim and khakis, making the workplace look more casual.

Dresses represent womanpower. And, power dressing is what makes women appear powerful at office. The 1980s woman power suits were designed specially so that women could look more like men and compete with them. But, today’s woman can wear dresses, look feminine, and still look powerful. The growing current view is that women, in no way, should emulate men when it comes to dressing at office. It is important for them to maintain their identity; and what better way to dress like women and still show that they are just as good as men when it comes to performance.

The emerging season will see a lot of dresses at office that are sophisticated, yet feminine, enough to set apart women from men. The office dress code will see a change that offers women more liberty in wearing a larger variety of power dresses. As excitement rises high, an increasing number of dress designers are of the view that that dress is a great option since it balances the more formal business suit and the business casual.

Picking up the right dress is not as easy as it may seem. With a large variety of work environments and various opinions on what is appropriate, choosing the right power dress can be tricky. Many workplaces are settling for business casuals and casuals too, allowing a comfortably large range of dresses to choose from. The office dress code may allow certain days for casuals while maintaining business suits on other days. What can lead to confusion is what to wear when you have a visiting client, who you do not know might prefer casuals or business suits. The advantage with the power dress is that you represent both the extreme ends by remaining neutral.

www.mySimon.com is a must-visit store for exquisite women clothing. You will find fashionable stuff at reasonable prices. Have a look at some of the interesting buys available there.

Supimo Cotton Chinos Misses’ – Shorts and pants, woman cotton chinos made from 100% Supima cotton, very soft, sits below waist, a great year-round wear. Available in colors British khaki, khaki, and soapstone. Regular price: $49.50. Present price: $29.95

Women’s Moosejaw Shanny Zip Hoody – Earn 500 rewards points, free shipping, twilight color. Price $50.00.

Bloomingdale’s exclusive linen blend trousers – misses’. Khaki (32), made in US from imported fabric, cuffed trousers, front zip, closure belt loops, cotton/linen. Price $149

Corduroy Pants from Chadwick’s JG Hook (R) Soft cotton corduroy separates in colors reflective of fall. Fits on waist comfortably, front slash pockets and a back besom pocket. Price $9.99.

Playtex bra with tailored styling, soft lace cups, offering overall comfort and support form exclusive Spanette fabric, adjustable stretch straps of B-D cups. Price $15.00.

Pants from Metrostyle ® having slimming front yoke, back zip, slight boot cup, made from cotton, machine wash. Price $14.99.

Sanctuary clothing trousers, fitted full length trousers, machine wash, made from 100% cotton, white (10), green (30), misses’ 26 (2), 27 (4), 28 (6), 29 (8), 30 (10), 31 (12), 32 (14). Price $59.99.

Chadwick’s twill trousers, fly front, slash pockets, side-back elastic insets for comfortable fit, wear-everywhere pants in season-spanning cotton twill. Price $16.99.

Cuffed pleat-front trousers, easy care cotton, pleat-front trousers with cuffed hem, front zip, great quality, terrific fit. Price $49.90.

Nanette Lepore Trousers, modern trousers in feminine cuts, black with contrast top-stitching, Havana night style, flat front, button flap pocket, side slash pockets, wide legs, natural rise waist, button /zip closure, belt loops, 56% cotton – 44% lycra. Peasant style pintucked top, paradise style, cream with allover seams and pintucked tiers, loop and button closures, square neckline, empire waist, three quarter bell-sleeves, 100% cotton. Price $265

Metrostyle ® button front jeans, in latest sailor inspired style, side zip, back patch pockets, made from cotton, machine wash, imported misses 31” inseam. Price $14.99.

Kenji flower pedal pusher from Tea Collection, delightful style, suitable for spring weather. Price $40.00.

Eddie Bauer ¾ sleeve, combed cotton polo, in attractive spring colors, extra soft, stylish, pairs with any jeans or chinos. Price $39.50.

Young women are particularly fond of wearing vintage t-shirts with their faded pair of jeans. And, why not! Besides being comfortable, trendy, and informal, vintage t-shirts accentuate their slim figures. If you are looking for a collection of interesting t-shirts, then “http://www.pimpyourshirts.com/servlet/the-Womens-Vintage-T-dsh-Shirts/Categories“ is a must-visit web address. You will find a cool assortment of vintage t-shirts most suitable to your style.

There’s a Dr. Pepper – I’m a Pepper t-shirt made from 100% cotton (maroon color) for juniors and girls with a distressed/washed Dr. Pepper soda logo and text saying: “I’m a Pepper” at the front. (in stock – 8 pcs) Price: $17.90.

An interesting Huh? vintage t-shirt with the word “Huh?” printed on the front. Available in many colors for both men and women. (in stock – 12 pcs) Price: $16.95.

Vintage 7-UP junior /girly t-shirt made from 100% cotton with distressed 7 – UP logo printed on front (in stock – 10 pcs) Price: $18.00.

Freedom On a Leash t-shirt available in cranberry or purple (in stock – 12 pcs) Price: $23.95.

A cute anti-Bush vintage t-shirt that says on the front: “The Only Bush I Trust Is My Own” (in stock – 18 pcs) Price: $17.99.

Vintage Trans-Am t-shirt made from 100% cotton, black with a gold foil and black flocked Pontiac Trans Am Firebird printed on the front (in stock – 20 pcs). Price: $19.90.

Boombox Retro Men’s and Women’s t-shirt available in black and white colors. Real cool vintage style (in stock – 11 pcs). Price $23.85.

Bundeswehr Eagle Women’s Sheer super soft t-shirt made from thin fabric. A wee bit more fitted than usual. Pre-shrunk with sleeves having Marrow edge giving an unfinished look. Has a screened label, so no scratchy tags. Cool and comfortable look great with jeans or skirts (in stock – 16 pcs) Price: $19.95.

California Rocks vintage t-shirt with words “California Rocks” printed on super soft American Apparel t-shirt – great for Californians. Available in blue and brown for men and women (in stock – 23 pcs) Price: $18.95.

Fun Dip vintage junior /girlie t-shirt made from 100% cotton in sheer red with Fun Dip candy logo and text: “Come Fun Dip with me” on the front (in stock – 10 pcs). Price: $18.10.

Girl Power vintage t-shirt with text “Girls Are Great” printed on American apparel t-shirt (in stock – 8 pcs). Price: $19.50.