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[quote=Anonymous]I'd agree that bombshell hot vs. pretty and put together are two separate things, but I also think a lot of that is packaging.

When I was 21-25, I worked in sales right out of college. I was young, quite pretty, but I am also black and quite curvaceous (not fat) and was working in B2B sales in the South. It was a very fine line (and one I learned QUICKLY) to keep my ask (for business) from turning into their -HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE- ask.

I dressed and carried myself at least 5 years older but because I'm short (5'2") I never gave up my stilettos, which I still love.

Currently I'm a 35 year old attorney. Mom of 2, not as hot, definitely not as fit, but I've learned how to project an aura of confidence and assurance that I cultivated while in sales. It helps. If I "turn on" as my family calls it, I can captivate a room (definitely a judge) for just long enough to get most of what I want, within reason!

Looks matter, but not as much as people think. Dress PROFESSIONALLY, be put together, but don't show off your assets and be good at your job. As the other women on this post stated, even those who are predisposed to like or dislike you based on your looks can be reprogrammed to respect you if you carry yourself "above" that.[/quote]

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