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Every Thursday morning at 7:00 AM ET, we’ll meet here—with a cup of clarity, a touch of timelessness, and a curated moment of elevation. This is The Elegance Edit—your weekly guide to becoming a woman who moves with intention, speaks with grace, and dresses with presence.
This week, we begin where all lasting transformations start: with how you are perceived. More specifically, with the silent strength of executive presence.
There’s a misconception that to be taken seriously, a woman must suppress her femininity—muting her style, hardening her tone, or adopting masculine traits to gain respect. But that belief is not only outdated—it’s limiting.
Executive presence is not about dressing like a man. It’s about managing perception while staying deeply rooted in your identity. It’s about understanding that the way you show up—your clothing, posture, grooming, and voice—speaks before you ever say a word.
And people are listening.
A 2018 study by Dr. Regan A. R. Gurung and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay explored how clothing choices affect perception in professional settings. Their findings were striking:
Women who adhered to institutional dress codes were consistently rated higher in professionalism, competence, and intelligence. Their outfits were viewed as more appropriate, less revealing, and more aligned with the expectations of leadership.
In other words, appearance—when intentional—becomes a tool. A quiet assertion of credibility. A visual promise of excellence.
There is nothing frivolous about dressing well. It is one of the most powerful, non-verbal tools of influence a woman can use.
To do this thoughtfully, several elements must be considered:
Professional elegance is not about trends. It’s about clarity, consistency, and communication.
Every color you wear sends a message—one that speaks to mood, confidence, and control. In high-stakes situations, lean into colors that stabilize and command respect: deep green, navy, charcoal, or crisp white. These shades project balance, calm, and strategic authority.
When leading a team or energizing a room, brighter colors like red or bold green can signal momentum, vitality, and clarity.
Even your accessories communicate. Closed-toe shoes, modest heels, and understated jewelry all work in harmony to create an image of someone who is composed, polished, and ready.
When choosing what to wear, don't just consider who you are—consider who you're becoming.
Where are you going next in your career? Who do you want to become in the next season of your life?
Your wardrobe should reflect the future you're preparing for. It should mirror your discipline, your attention to detail, and your ability to lead yourself. Even in casual environments, this matters.
Jeans and a turtleneck? Absolutely. But let them be clean, pressed, and styled with purpose. Let your hair be brushed, your manicure clean. These things seem small—but in business, they’re often the first signals others use to decide whether to take you seriously.
Elegance isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s not about what brand you wear—it’s about how you carry yourself in what you wear.
When you combine real substance—your skills, your discipline, your ambition—with intentional presentation, you become magnetic. Respected. Remembered.
And that’s where your power lives.
If this topic resonated with you, you’re invited to join our Business Dress Codes + Color Psychology masterclass. In it, we’ll break down attire categories, explore color psychology in-depth, and teach you how to build a wardrobe that reflects both strength and femininity—without compromise.
If you’re unsure where to begin, start with the heel. Our Heels Class is a cornerstone of our elegance philosophy, teaching posture, balance, and presence from the ground up.
And if you’re building your first capsule of elegant footwear, opt for classics. You can never go wrong with black or beige pumps. They speak softly—but powerfully.
This week, the Monaco Grand Prix reminds us of something deeper. Since 1929, this event has been a symbol of global sophistication—where tradition, refinement, and excellence meet.
Grace is not reserved for red carpets. It’s a lifestyle. It’s how you sit, how you speak, how you arrive. Whether you're attending a Grand Prix or a Tuesday meeting—carry yourself like a woman who belongs where excellence lives.
What color in your wardrobe makes you feel most powerful?
Think about the last time you wore it. Where were you going? How did you move through the space? What changed in the way others responded to you?
Next week, we’ll explore how the psychology of color can shape not just your outfit—but your outcome.
Until then, stay intentional. Stay elegant.