How to look high-end at work

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People think I am Ivy educated and rich (these couldn’t be farther from the truth). I wear a ton of J Crew, Everlane, Cuyana, and Old Navy. Always loafers or oxfords shoes (leather). Basically, I keep it simple. I wear natural look makeup. I have never had a blowout. I have a simple haircut (shoulder length bob) but my hair is straight. High end and professional comes in many forms (shapes, sizes, and colors).

LOL

Do they tell you this? --> "You look like a person who is Ivy-educated and rich."

No, not that exact sentence. I have had acquaintances ask if I went to Harvard or Yale. I have had former coworkers at different companies make the statements involving silver spoons, etc. When I correct them they are usually embarrassed and admit they assumed I was rich/came from money.

Same here. Everyone thinks I am from a wealthy family, so I guess I dress “high end” without knowing it! (Can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten compliments on a $14 Walmart blouse!) I mix cheap sale finds with expensive designer items to achieve this.

At the end of the day, how you carry yourself and show confidence will make you appear “high end”. Maybe clothing will help you achieve this confidence boost.
W

[Anonymous]

Same here. Everyone thinks I am from a wealthy family, so I guess I dress “high end” without knowing it! (Can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten compliments on a $14 Walmart blouse!) I mix cheap sale finds with expensive designer items to achieve this.

At the end of the day, how you carry yourself and show confidence will make you appear “high end”. Maybe clothing will help you achieve this confidence boost.
W

They still don't understand that the main beauty is in your soul.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Same here. Everyone thinks I am from a wealthy family, so I guess I dress “high end” without knowing it! (Can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten compliments on a $14 Walmart blouse!) I mix cheap sale finds with expensive designer items to achieve this.

At the end of the day, how you carry yourself and show confidence will make you appear “high end”. Maybe clothing will help you achieve this confidence boost.
W

They still don't understand that the main beauty is in your soul.

They really don't understand that drinking the blood of virgins is the way most Hollywood stars do it

[Anonymous]

Tailoring, tailoring, tailoring. That's seriously 90% of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People think I am Ivy educated and rich (these couldn’t be farther from the truth). I wear a ton of J Crew, Everlane, Cuyana, and Old Navy. Always loafers or oxfords shoes (leather). Basically, I keep it simple. I wear natural look makeup. I have never had a blowout. I have a simple haircut (shoulder length bob) but my hair is straight. High end and professional comes in many forms (shapes, sizes, and colors).

LOL

Do they tell you this? --> "You look like a person who is Ivy-educated and rich."

No, not that exact sentence. I have had acquaintances ask if I went to Harvard or Yale. I have had former coworkers at different companies make the statements involving silver spoons, etc. When I correct them they are usually embarrassed and admit they assumed I was rich/came from money.

Uh huh. Sure they do.

I DID go to a Harvard/Princeton/Yale and I would imagine they are either telling you 1) you are snottty, and/or 2) you come off as well educated. I doubt it has anything to do with the way you dress.

In what DC workplace is it remarkable for someone to seem well educated? I might have a skewed perspective because I work with uniformly highly educated people, but I can't imagine anything good prompting someone to comment that they assumed you went to Harvard. Unless you're telling me people you went to school in Boston.