Lessons From The Office

• If you are to wear a dress to work, make sure you bring along a cardigan / shawl / jacket, especially if your work place is directly under the aircon duct. *freezing at work*

• If you are to wear a suit, make sure that your top and bottom is matching in colour and design.

• Never wear a floral top with a striped bottom and vice versa. Florals and stripes match only with a plain design.

• Black heels or pumps go with every attire and they are universally acceptable, be it in office or outside.

• If you are to wear open-toed heels or mules, DO NOT wear stockings / garters / panty hose. It is a fashion disaster. And make sure your toenails are well-pedicured.

• Always have a hand cream or moisturizer handy. The airconditioning dries up your skin.

• Take a break every 1 hour or so to do some ergonomics, especially if you have been typing and staring at the computer screen non-stop. Otherwise you will end up with double-vision or a stiff-neck.

• Always reach the office 10 minutes before the official time, especially if your supervisor has the habit of coming in early.

• Make sure your makeup matches your attire and has a polished and professional look. Avoid looking like a witch or a 7th-month Chinese opera troupe artiste.

• Always slather on lip balm, or gloss or moisturizing lipstick to prevent chapped lips (result of being in a dry environment the whole day).