Which stats are you known for?

A former Citibank employeee in New York who was fired from her job is suing her former employers claiming that she was forced out of her job because she was too good looking. Debrahlee Lorenzana says she was subject to "improper comments" and was reprimanded for dressing sexily - when all she was doing was dressing professionally. Her bosses told her that "as a result of the shape of her figure, such clothes were purportedly 'too distracting' for her male colleagues and supervisors to bear," she says. See the full story here http://www.businessinsider.com/debrahlee-lorenzana-citi-2010-6

My observations in this part of the world, is that dressing for body type is particularly challenging especially given the generous proportions that God dished out to our women. Dressing correctly for your particular body shape is key to being seen as a professional and more so when working in a conservative occupation like banking or law. When it comes to what to wear for work, I’m sure you must have heard ‘dress for the job you want and not the job you have’ - you must be aware of the image are sending out. As a woman you should be known for the statistics coming out of your mouth and not the vital statistics your clothes are straining to cover. For example a man wearing a suit that is two sizes too large for him doesn’t present a very good image. Fit and wearing appropriate clothes for the job should never be underestimated in being perceived as competent and knowledgeable in whatever profession you may be. Tailored clothes are infinitely better than too tight or too big. Here’s a quick tip – identify a good tailor who can adjust the clothes you buy so that they fit your unique body shape without necessarily sacrificing your own personal style.