I love the idea that glamour is addictive... because it is. After years of comfortable clothing, sneakers, and generally schlepping around, I finally have a job with an office and a salary to buy clothes with. I am spending a little more time on my clothes, makeup and hair now (and I have, overall, less time than I used to, so this is a sacrifice), but I love the way I feel and the way both men and women treat me.
The funny thing is, I don't necessarily notice when someone dresses in a shlubby way. That's the kind of thing that wouldn't even register. But I do notice when people dress well, and I enjoy being noticed for the same thing. Part of that has to do with little things: taking the time to iron or steam my clothes (rather than wearing them slightly rumpled, or just avoiding anything that needs to be ironed); experimenting with a belt or a scarf when an outfit seems incomplete; on casual days, wearing jeans but with heels and a crisp shirt; taking things to the tailor if they don't fit well enough for me to want to put them on in the morning. #glamourgirl
Reading the post, I was prepared to hate this (despite loving Joan). But watching the clip, and seeing her advice and the effect of her makeovers on those three women - what's not to love? Her good-humor, empathy and non-bullying approach totally won me over. I may not share her fashion sense, but. . . she's right! #glamourgirl
@OneTwoPunch: Well, I think you made other good points! You're right - like it or not, we ALL judge by appearances. I may slob around at home, but I always make an effort if I'm venturing outside; maybe not heels and leopardskin, but I like a structured jacket, makeup and clean hair with my skinny jeans and Converse.
She has a few good points. I don't like "sloppification" sometimes. I've seen jean overalls at the office on young designers, and it's like, hey, you want to play with the "big boys", dress like it. Way too casual for a job with responsibility. As a leader, you want your team to trust in your guidance. Do you want to be lead by someone who has a hard time getting dressed to look professional? Small decisions made well is a good sign that someone can handle much bigger and important ones.
People respond visually to the message you're sending out. If you care about your appearance and project that, that kind of confidence says "I care about myself", which, as Martha would say, is a good thing!
Also on my list: khaki shorts and flip flops on tourists at a Broadway show, baseball caps at a gourmet restaurant, snapping gum and messy hair on a receptionist, bla bla bla.
It's a sign of respect to others if you take some time to dress properly for the occasion.
Having said that, I don't think grooming has to be as high maintenance as an 80s soap opera star, although she is funny as hell in this clip! I can manage to look pulled together in a half hour. Not that hard to do.
@OneTwoPunch: completely agree with you! a lawyer at our office wears jean shorts and a tee shirt on casual fridays... just because it's causal friday does not mean you get free reign to look like you don't have your doctorate! it sets a bad tone for the rest of the employees, who i think dress really inappropriately for work most of the time. when i wore a blazer my first week someone asked me if i had an important meeting to go to. nope, i'm just dressed for work like a grown up. no biggie! #glamourgirl
@awinoforever: It's like that old saying "dress for the job you want, not the job you have".
And on the plus side, being dressy at work means if you do have an interview, no one will be able to spot the difference.
I've also had to counter against a younger than average appearance, which caused me to get marginalized in the workplace. It also seemed to come naturally with age: with added responsibilities, I have a stronger desire to convey authority and expertise. A somewhat more serious outfit in a mtg. does that more efficiently than a lot of talk.
I have a lot of latitude being a creative professional, and I dress for that part well, but there's no doubt how you look is a powerful message. Why not control your image, and how you would like to be perceived? #glamourgirl
The list of things I would NOT sell to get a Joan Collins makeover is a short one. And it certainly does not include a kidney or my younger sibling.
Also: thank you for reminding people of the cardinal rule of the classy-sexy look: cleavage OR leg. Pick one not both
I've always wondered if any of the file footage examples on tv (here, "muffin tops") have recognized themselves. Like, "hey, I have that same green shirt and I did see cameras the other day in London..." If you're going to include someone in your file footage, I think you owe them a make-over on the house. #glamourgirl
Tanya Gold: 'Because average woman is too happy, last week Joan Collins decided to resurrect glamour. So she travelled to Plymouth, dressed in her customary regalia of Hollywood Nazi villain meets transvestite outreach programme, to make Joan Does Glamour.
ITV1 had laid on a plateful of victims for a makeover. There was grandmother Eileen, daughter Mary and granddaughter Holly. "Eileen hasn't worn stilettos for 40 years," said the voiceover, in everyone-is-dead-and-the-village-is-a-sm......... mode. "Mary doesn't wear fashionable clothes." The camera cut to the stricken trio.
Why, I thought – why? Why can't British women slop around like a shop window of rotting sausages, if that is what we choose? Isn't glamour merely a substitute for the things that matter, like not being Joan Collins, author of Too Damn Famous: a novel? And where will it end? Will Joan make Eileen go naked on a swing, like she did in The Stud?'
While her "glamorous" style isn't personally to my taste, what I'm getting from this is she's bringing generations together in making them feel good about themselves, which I can always support. There's nothing wrong in giving yourself a little extra time and being nice to yourself, and if Grandma's in on it, that's a bonus.
Although I'd take a spa day over a shopping trip, hands down. #glamourgirl
I've tried to wear a scarf on my head a la Joan in the beginning of this clip. Because of my Italian peasant roots, I look more like I should be pulling a plow through rocky soil than out for a day of shopping.
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The funny thing is, I don't necessarily notice when someone dresses in a shlubby way. That's the kind of thing that wouldn't even register. But I do notice when people dress well, and I enjoy being noticed for the same thing. Part of that has to do with little things: taking the time to iron or steam my clothes (rather than wearing them slightly rumpled, or just avoiding anything that needs to be ironed); experimenting with a belt or a scarf when an outfit seems incomplete; on casual days, wearing jeans but with heels and a crisp shirt; taking things to the tailor if they don't fit well enough for me to want to put them on in the morning. #glamourgirl
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Best show ever. #glamourgirl
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People respond visually to the message you're sending out. If you care about your appearance and project that, that kind of confidence says "I care about myself", which, as Martha would say, is a good thing!
Also on my list: khaki shorts and flip flops on tourists at a Broadway show, baseball caps at a gourmet restaurant, snapping gum and messy hair on a receptionist, bla bla bla.
It's a sign of respect to others if you take some time to dress properly for the occasion.
Having said that, I don't think grooming has to be as high maintenance as an 80s soap opera star, although she is funny as hell in this clip! I can manage to look pulled together in a half hour. Not that hard to do.
ps-hehe, she said "muffin top"!!
[www.muffintopmadness.com]
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And on the plus side, being dressy at work means if you do have an interview, no one will be able to spot the difference.
I've also had to counter against a younger than average appearance, which caused me to get marginalized in the workplace. It also seemed to come naturally with age: with added responsibilities, I have a stronger desire to convey authority and expertise. A somewhat more serious outfit in a mtg. does that more efficiently than a lot of talk.
I have a lot of latitude being a creative professional, and I dress for that part well, but there's no doubt how you look is a powerful message. Why not control your image, and how you would like to be perceived? #glamourgirl
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Having said that, I'd kill to have a night on the town with you, I'd wear a fake leopard coat, I swear I would. #glamourgirl
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Also: thank you for reminding people of the cardinal rule of the classy-sexy look: cleavage OR leg. Pick one not both
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"LOOK AT HOW HORRIBLE THIS PERSON IS!"
"...wait, that's me." :( #glamourgirl
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ITV1 had laid on a plateful of victims for a makeover. There was grandmother Eileen, daughter Mary and granddaughter Holly. "Eileen hasn't worn stilettos for 40 years," said the voiceover, in everyone-is-dead-and-the-village-is-a-sm......... mode. "Mary doesn't wear fashionable clothes." The camera cut to the stricken trio.
Why, I thought – why? Why can't British women slop around like a shop window of rotting sausages, if that is what we choose? Isn't glamour merely a substitute for the things that matter, like not being Joan Collins, author of Too Damn Famous: a novel? And where will it end? Will Joan make Eileen go naked on a swing, like she did in The Stud?'
[www.guardian.co.uk]
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Although I'd take a spa day over a shopping trip, hands down. #glamourgirl
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GLAMOUR! #glamourgirl
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*licks cheeto dust off of thumb* #glamourgirl
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