Dressing for work post-lockdown is a challenge. There's a lack of motivation and a struggle to get dressed up to go back into the office. People are struggling with changing fashion trends, new office dress codes, and knowing what to dress to work from home. So, I invited an international award-winning personal stylist, Silvana Patrick, for a chat.

Silvana Patrick has the advantage of working globally as an executive before embracing her love for fashion and styling. She knows how corporate attire plays into forming a professional brand and how important it can be in career development, job search specifically.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• [00:37] What's the issue with dressing for work?
• [02:21] Today's guest is Silvana Patrick.
• [04:17] Silvana's career path.
• [07:39] The one piece of clothing that elevates a look.
• [08:33] Silvana styles women and men all over the world.
• [09:58] The different standards for dressing in other countries.
• [11:36] The importance of dressing correctly in the office.
• [14:13] The trend styles we're looking at.
• [17:26] How to dress for zoom interviews and back to the office.
• [20:10] Dressing is about knowing where you are and what you want to represent.
• [25:56] Advice for 30-year-olds, trying to climb the latter.
• [28:06] Suggestions of great places to shop.
• [30:42] Dressing if you've gained weight or are on a weight loss journey.
• [33:07] Advice for older women who want to elevate their style.
• [34:00] Dressing for your body type is the most important.

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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