What value would you place on a workforce that consistently brings their A-game, not just in their work, but in how they present themselves?
Imagine your employees walking into every meeting exuding confidence, commanding respect, and instantly elevating your company’s reputation. Picture clients and partners consistently impressed by your team’s polished, professional appearance, leading to stronger relationships and bigger deals.
What would it mean for your bottom line if your employees’ appearance alone helped close more sales, secure larger contracts, or attract high-caliber talent to your organization?
Now, I’m not talking about a superficial makeover. I’m talking about a strategic investment in your team’s professional presence that directly impacts your company’s success.
Consider this:
- Studies show that well-dressed employees are perceived as more competent and trustworthy, leading to increased client confidence.
- Teams with a strong, cohesive professional image report higher levels of productivity and job satisfaction.
- Companies known for their polished workforce often become industry trendsetters, attracting top talent and premium clients.
The impact of this investment goes far beyond clothing. It’s about empowering your team with the tools and confidence to represent your brand at the highest level.
So, I ask you: Can you afford not to invest in your team’s professional image?
What we’re offering isn’t a cost – it’s an investment in your company’s future. An investment that pays dividends in increased revenue, larger deals, more clients, and a reputation for excellence that precedes you in every business interaction.
Imagine hearing clients say, ‘Your team always brings their A-game!’ That’s the power of a strategically crafted professional image.
Now, let me show you how we can make this vision a reality for your organization.
We help your organization unlock its full potential through strategic personal branding and professional image.
We’ve all experienced the power of feeling confident in what we’re wearing. It’s not about following trends or spending a fortune – it’s about understanding how to leverage your personal style to project competence, authority, and approachability. In today’s competitive business landscape, this can make all the difference in closing deals, attracting top talent, representing your company and making more money.
Our programs are designed to empower your employees to make smart choices about their professional image, aligned with your company culture and their individual roles. We’re not here to dictate a uniform or push people back into uncomfortable suits. Instead, we provide the tools and knowledge to navigate today’s often more casual workplace while still maintaining a polished, professional presence.
Research shows that employees who feel confident in their appearance are more productive, engaged, and likely to take on leadership roles. By investing in your team’s professional image, you’re investing in their success and your company’s success.
We offer customizable packages tailored to your organization’s specific needs and goals. Whether it’s through speaking to your employees or our comprehensive digital course, The Executive Style Masterclass, we can create a solution that fits your budget and delivers measurable results.
We also offer the opportunity to bring this experience to life for your employees through a curated in-store event. Imagine hosting an exclusive evening at a boutique of your choice, where your team can network, learn, and actively build their professional wardrobes.
During this event, we’ll provide a dynamic presentation on creating a versatile core work wardrobe and demonstrate the art of mixing and matching key pieces. Your employees will have the chance to apply what they’ve learned during our speech, getting hands-on experience in selecting items that align with their professional goals and your company culture.
This immersive experience not only reinforces the principles we’ve discussed but also fosters team bonding in a fresh, engaging environment. It’s a unique way to invest in your employees’ professional development while providing a fun, memorable evening.
We can work with you to select a venue that fits your company’s style and budget. We’ll handle all the details, from coordinating with the store to providing personalized styling advice during the event.
This in-store experience has been a hit with other corporations, boosting morale and giving employees the confidence to elevate their professional presence. It’s a tangible way to show your commitment to your team’s success and well-being.
Don’t have time to plan an outside office event? No problem! We can bring the work wardrobe solutions directly to you, offering a convenient and time-efficient option that respects your team’s busy schedules.
We’ve partnered with an exceptional Made-To-Measure brand that provides high-quality, customizable workwear at accessible price points.
Here’s how it works:
We’ll reserve one of your conference rooms for a day, transforming it into a pop-up custom work wardrobe studio. Your employees can book time slots that fit seamlessly into their workday, ensuring minimal disruption to their schedules.
During their appointment, they’ll have access to:
- An extensive fabric line featuring over 500 options
- A curated range of sample outfits for try-ons and inspiration
- A diverse array of buttons, linings, and customization choices
- A skilled master tailor ready to take precise measurements
The result? Perfectly fitted, professional attire tailored to each individual’s unique shape, coloring, and aesthetic preferences. This service offers the polish and fit of high-end workwear, but at a price point that won’t break the bank.
This in-office experience not only saves time and reduces stress for your employees, but it also demonstrates your commitment to their professional development and well-being. It’s an investment in their confidence and your company’s image, all wrapped up in a convenient, personalized package.
Imagine a workforce that exudes confidence, commands respect in client meetings, and represents your brand impeccably at industry events. That’s the transformation we can help you achieve.
What happens when your employees don’t dress the part or dress too casually?
- Diminished credibility: When employees don’t dress the part, it can undermine their credibility in client meetings, presentations, and negotiations. This can lead to lost business opportunities, lower revenue and reduced trust from partners and stakeholders.
- Misaligned brand representation: Employees are walking ambassadors for your company. If their appearance doesn’t align with your brand image, it can confuse clients and damage your company’s reputation.
- Reduced productivity: Studies have shown that how we dress affects how we perform. Employees who dress too casually may unconsciously adopt a more relaxed attitude towards their work, impacting productivity and focus.
- Missed leadership opportunities: Employees who don’t present themselves professionally may be overlooked for leadership roles or important projects, regardless of their actual capabilities.
- Workplace distractions: Inappropriate or overly casual attire can be distracting in the workplace, leading to decreased focus and productivity among team members.
- Difficulty transitioning between settings: In roles that require moving between casual and formal settings (e.g., from office to client meetings), employees who don’t have a versatile professional wardrobe may struggle to adapt quickly and appropriately.
- Lowered self-confidence: Employees who aren’t dressed appropriately for their role may feel less confident, which can negatively impact their performance and willingness to take on challenges or speak up in meetings.
- Perception of unprofessionalism: Clients, partners, and even colleagues may perceive poorly dressed employees as unprofessional or unprepared, regardless of their actual skills or dedication.
- Missed networking opportunities: At industry events or conferences, employees who aren’t dressed appropriately may be taken less seriously, potentially missing out on valuable networking and business development opportunities.
- Negative impact on company culture: If dressing inappropriately becomes widespread, it can contribute to a general decline in professional standards within the company culture.
Keep in mind:
- Fashion is not frivolous – it’s a strategic tool for professional success
- This is not about dictating what people to wear to work, but giving them a tool & information to do with it what they wish
- We understand and embrace the more casual workplace, while helping employees navigate appropriate professional dress
- This is an investment in employee confidence, productivity, and the company’s bottom line
Promoting Diversity and Inclusion
If your organization has goals to promote more women, close the racial wealth gap, and retain female talent, our services can help you achieve and even overachieve these goals. By investing in the professional image of your diverse workforce, you empower them to take on leadership roles, drive innovation, and represent your company with confidence and authority.
Our programs are designed to address the unique challenges faced by women and underrepresented groups in the workplace, providing them with the tools and knowledge to navigate their professional journey successfully. A polished professional image can enhance their credibility, increase their visibility, and open up new opportunities for career advancement.
By working with us, you demonstrate a commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees can thrive. This not only helps in attracting and retaining top talent but also contributes to closing the racial wealth gap and promoting gender equality in your organization.
Packages:
Executive Presence Seminar:
- Interactive presentation for your employees
- Q&A session
- Digital handout with key takeaways
- 5-day mini-course email series for all attendees
- Entry-level package, suitable for companies wanting to dip their toes into professional image
Boutique Experience Package:
- In-store event at a selected boutique
- Presentation on creating a versatile core work wardrobe
- Hands-on styling session and shopping experience
- Networking opportunity for employees
- Offers a more hands-on, practical experience after the presentation
- This package includes:
- Hosting this exclusive event at a selected store or boutique for your employees
- A presentation on creating a versatile core work wardrobe
- Demonstrating how to mix and match key pieces
- Providing hands-on experience for employees to select items aligning with their professional goals and company culture
- Offering personalized styling advice during the event
- Coordinating all details with the store
- Creating a networking opportunity in a fresh, engaging environment
- The combination of education, practical application, and a unique team-building experience, all in one event. It’s designed to boost employee morale and confidence while providing tangible skills for enhancing their professional image.
Workwear In-Office Solutions:
- Full day of individual employee appointments
- Access to curated Made-to-Measure brand offerings
- Personal measurements by a professional tailor
- Expert styling advice from Alison Bruhn, a nationally recognized style consultant
What you’re getting:
- Expertise: Alison’s background includes studying at FIT and holding a Color certification, providing high-value, professional insights.
- Media Recognition: Her frequent features in top-tier publications like The New York Times and Wall Street Journal demonstrate her authority in the field.
- Customization: Each employee receives a tailored experience, including personal measurements and individualized advice.
- Efficiency: Companies get the benefit of a NYC-caliber stylist without the travel costs.
- Industry Connections: Alison’s network in the fashion industry could lead to exclusive offerings or insights.
- Long-term Value: Employees receive not just a styling session, but education they can apply long-term to their professional image.
- Company-wide Impact: This service can significantly enhance the overall professional appearance of the company, potentially leading to improved client relations and brand image.
Comprehensive Image Transformation:
- Executive Presence Seminar
- Choice of Boutique Experience or Workwear In-Office Solution Day
- Digital access to Executive Style Masterclass for 35 employees
Enterprise-Wide Professional Image Program:
- 3 Executive Presence Seminars for different departments
- 2 Workwear In-Office Solution Days (One in Fall & one in Spring, for example)
- 2 In-store events at a selected boutique (One in Fall & one in Spring, for example)
- Access to Executive Style Masterclass for 110 employees
Pricing for one-on-one executive styling with NYC Stylist Alison Bruhn upon request
Learn more about the Executive Presence Seminar:
The Style That Binds Us speaks to groups and companies discussing “The Transformational Power of Style – Unlock Your Potential Through Your Wardrobe and Visual Brand”.
Our eye-opening presentations are meant to set your employees/group members up for success by utilizing the power they have in crafting their visual brand and using their wardrobe as a tool to achieve their goals. Our presentations are about so much more than fashion. We explain the science behind dressing and how your visual presentation affects not only your mindset, but also those you interact with.
Attendees gain crucial knowledge regarding how to control the narrative & use their wardrobe as a platform to tell their story. We are here to ensure your employees/members feel like their most confident, strong and powerful selves. What you wear affects your performance at work. Harnessing the power of visual branding will lead to increased productivity and happiness as well as reaching their potential. We have worked with companies and groups such as NASDAQ, Davis Polk, Schulte Roth & Zabel, The New York Junior League, The Tuckahoe Women’s Club, The College of William & Mary, Women In EDiscovery and more.
Topics we cover during the speech:
- Visual branding
- How what you wear can affect you as well as your business financially, emotionally & physically
- How to use your wardrobe as a tool to achieve your goals
- Enclothed cognition – how what you wear affects your mindset as well as those interacting with you
- Fashion diplomacy – sending messages through your clothing used by politicians & royals
Examples of groups we could speak to at your company:
- New hires at orientation
- Conferences for employees
- Summer associate programs
- Interns
- Employees in a rotational program
- Client events
- Affinity or Employee Resource Groups
Feedback:
- “The iconic Style That Binds Us mother-daughter duo recently came to the company I work for as part of an Empowerment & Wellness event our Women’s Committee was hosting. Not only did they come equipped with valuable knowledge to share with us, but their energy was infectious and the storytelling throughout the presentation made it memorable with immediately actionable insights. Alison & Delia came with a well thought out and easy to follow presentation, so no matter what the knowledge level in the room, the information was accessible to all. Following the prepared portion, we opened the floor up to Q&A, which was arguably the group’s favorite part. Alison & Delia’s years of industry knowledge really shined when they were asked specific questions and on the spot were able to tailor remarks to the person asking them. In just a few short minutes, I learned that the texture of your hair can influence if you should wear pattern or not, the size / shape of your eyes can point to which earrings would suit you best, and your height can help narrow down a decision on round or pointy shoes. We are so thankful to the duo for enriching our fashion knowledge! Excited to continue the partnership and hopefully do an in-store event soon.” -Sara Sotirov Analyst, Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone
- “Alison and Delia held an informative presentation for our guests. The information presented was engaging and interactive. The presentation was highly regarded by many attendees; many mentioned how fascinating it was to learn how to create their visual brand.” -Brianna Jones Coordinator, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Davis Polk
- “Women in Nasdaq’s New York chapter was thrilled to partner with The Style That Binds Us for our recent event. We truly enjoyed the presentation and the personal relationships that The Style That Binds Us was able to make with our Nasdaq WIN members while on -site. Not to mention, the insightful tips to building a core work wardrobe were extremely helpful and fun!” -Christine Lee, Director, Social Media, Listings at Nasdaq
- “I thought the speakers were really entertaining and empowering.”
- “I like how they made their presentation applicable to anyone – not just corporate executives.”
- “Fun and interesting!”
- “I found it truly inspiring.”
- “They were spot on regarding today’s challenges with females and appearances.”
- “The Style That Binds Us presentation to women lawyers at our law firm was fun, interactive, timely, practical, and informative. There was something for everyone! I highly recommend this presentation to any law firm! It was extremely well-received by our attendees.” -Julia Beskin, Partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
- “It was fascinating, a primer, it’s never too late to learn the meaning of expressing the look you want to convey by what you are wearing.”
- “I loved their presentation, it made me want to take a second look at my wardrobe” Delia and Alison were so warm and friendly.”
- “I loved the clothes they showed. They were fabulous, and I enjoyed learning about how to put things together to create different moods.”
- “It made me want to go shopping.“
- “Delia and Alison showed me how to revise my closet, and unscramble the confusion- so I know what I have, and what I need.”
- “We want more evenings like this.”
Contact us here to set up a time to speak to discuss planning an event with your group, club, organization or company
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