Dressing Like A Professional

The August 2015 edition of Vogue Australia features articles on two highly powerful and inspirational women – our recent Deputy Prime Minister Julie Bishop and, perhaps unexpectedly for some, Victoria Beckham.

Sometimes what you wear can really transform your confidence – I know dressing like these two ladies would definitely make me feel like I could take on the world. They are often wearing structured ensembles, which are perfect to emulate if your part time job is in a professional environment.

Victoria’s own ready to wear collection mostly features sleek, smart pencil dresses but aren’t exactly justifiable price wise for the average student.

For both men and women, you can find great dupes from the likes of Zara, ASOS, GAP, J Crew, Uniqlo and which are all good quality.

Victoria Beckham dress (https://www.victoriabeckham.com/ready-to-wear/back-tab-t-shirt-fitted-16.html), $1250, versus:

Zara Dress, $50

http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/view-all/mid-length-tube-dress-c733885p3004575.html 

For even cheaper options, you can get some very inexpensive shirts from places like Cotton On and H&M.

H&M men's blazer $79.95

http://www.hm.com/au/product/56281?article=56281-C 

Cotton On shirt $29.95

http://cottonon.com/AU/p/cotton-on-women/giselle-cotton-shirt-2/2024648717937.html#start=1 

If you're super strapped for cash (and let's face it, most of us are), then don't doubt places like Target and Kmart for corporate attire!