I love Louis bags and Louboutins as much as the next girl; but, there is a time and a place for the finer things in life and an interview is not one of them. During an interview, you want the interviewer to focus on your qualifications and spot-on answers to tough questions, not the price of your handbag, clothes, or shoes. If the interviewer happens to know whatever designer label you mistakenly chose to wear to your interview, then the interviewer is now distracted. Designer labels send the message that you do not need the job and that you are applying to simply have a hobby. Now, if you are applying and interviewing for a position at a fashion powerhouse such as Vogue or Elle, then by all means, slay. But, if you are interviewing at a non-fashion oriented business, leave your Louis Vuitton and Louboutins at home.

The Sharply Suited woman is the professional career-driven woman who suits up every day and courageously handles life’s challenges with elegance and grace. She knows how to survive in a male-dominated world and suits up accordingly. This conscious suiting up and preparedness is what separates the weak from the undefeatable. Every day, the Sharply Suited woman is faced with obstacles that require a superwoman response. Whether it be that she is trying to make partner at a male-dominated law firm, or that she does not get the same respect at office meetings because her ideas are not taken seriously. Every single day, the Sharply Suited woman must overcome these challenges. But don’t be fooled, the Sharply Suited woman proudly takes on the challenge to suit up and conquer. It is in her blood. The Sharply Suited woman not only conquers her own battles, she empowers other women to conquer their battles too. She encourages the little girl who wants to be just like her, and she offers her advice and experiences to her network of other Sharply Suited friends.

Rather than crumble in the face of adversity,  the Sharply Suited woman knows that in order to succeed she must suit up, show up, and speak up.