Playing dress ups - is it good for business?
Saturday night I attended a 30th birthday party for a dear friend of mine. The theme was nautical. After weeks of racking my brain as to what to wear, my friend and I ended up settling on being Boat Captains.
We had only one hour to spare on Saturday to put a costume together, so we headed to a costume shop and purchased a hat. Cheaper than renting it we decided.
We had only one hour to spare on Saturday to put a costume together, so we headed to a costume shop and purchased a hat. Cheaper than renting it we decided.
Then we drove out to DFO - my first experience. My friend suggested Cotton On as the place to purchase some white shorts. $2 later, we were the proud owners of a pair of white shorts that looked pretty smart if you ask me.
Then it was off to Richmond to buy a white colared shirt. We decided a man's shirt would be appropriate, so we headed to Dimmeys. $9 later, we were the estatic owners of a white cotton business shirt.
I owned a pair of shoes that were appropriate after purchasing them one day when I was in Paris walking around for hours in 30 degree heat in a pair of designer high heels. They haven't had an outing since mind you.
We also decided to lash out and buy $10 Rayban Aviator copies, so that we didn't leave our good sunglasses on a table, in a bar or in a taxi.
And there we had it. An outfit that was fitting for a nautical party. We walked in and the scene was set. We were in party mode. The celebration was ready to begin.
At work, playing dress ups can be a little more difficult. It is all about understanding your audience and dressing the part. Knowing when to be conservative and when to be a bit edgy. We are all performing everyday of our lives to different audiences. It can be a deal breaker if we don't perform or dress in the appropriate manner. Do you have any disasters that have killed a deal in your business? Please share.
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comments ( 5 )
Donna
22 Feb 2012The picture is great! Great idea as well :)
ReplyAlison
21 Feb 2012You look fantastic! I love the outfit. So true about understanding your audience and dressing the part.
ReplyBrittany
21 Feb 2012You're definitely right, everyday is a performance and you need to dress the part to suit your audience.
ReplyAs Elodie posted above, what better costume could you want if you're a leader of a marketing company, than a leader of a boat. It conveys confidence, focus and determination.
The way you dress shows a lot about the person you are, as first impressions are lasting impressions.
ana
20 Feb 2012I love your picture !!!
Replyelodie
20 Feb 2012Boat captain!!!!! what a great idea.... Being a leader even for a 30th birthday party, i have to say that you couldn't find a better outfit and for a really smart price. Playing dress up at work is not that difficult if you know the character that you are playing with. One more time Mellissah you show to everybody that you know how to performe everydays of your life to a different audiences.
ReplyThat great!