The Edit

Words | Kasia Guzik / @themaniajersey

Today’s women are strong and independenthowever, they shouldn’t hesitate to show their soft side, a sensual class and grace.

An expensive watch, a brand handbag, a perfectly tailored jacket - are these the attributes of today’s modern businesswoman? I don’t think so! Today’s businesswoman is, above all, a woman who can express herself through what she’s wearing. Clothes are supposed to make you feel feminine and comfortable, as well as giving you self-confidence and empowerment.

There are industries in which we must maintain certain image, a specific dress code. However, you should primarily focus on things that reflect your personality and give you confidence. How we feel and look has a direct impact on how others perceive us. Certainly, the common denominator will be the impression we leave behind. For years, I have been faithful to the belief that femininity should be emphasised. I’ve always believed that you should

More and more women in high-status roles are allowing themselves to wear more daring, edgier outfits, sometimes outside of their comfort zone, for an experimental purpose. As women, we should not be afraid of our femininity and making the most of it, although this should be done sensitively. Our appearance is our strength, thanks to which we can achieve what may seem impossible.

First impressions are paramount – and these are, of course, linked to our appearance. It can take as little as five seconds for someone to form a view as to whether to whether they want to work with someone, whether they inspire trust.

We must all appreciate the huge influence socalled ‘powerful dressing’ can have on our contact with other people – so why not demonstrate your female strength to the world by expressing yourself through your outfit choice?

A modern businesswoman is, of course, a complex creature – it may be the case that, not only is she running her own company, she is bringing up children, meeting friends, travelling or going to fitness classes. Her entire day is filled with various tasks - so it’s important that clothing not only acts as a second skin but, importantly, they enable us to feel comfortable and be ourselves during the day.

If you don’t have to attend an important meeting that requires a more formal outfit, you can easily choose a smart-casual or even casual-comfy look. It will depend of a nature of your business too as not every field is the same and requires the same image.

And remember, not every elegant or smart piece of clothing means that you have to spend a fortune - of course not! You need to feel like yourself and it doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s very important that your outfit emphasises your personality. If we feel good in our clothes, we smile more often, we are bolder and spread positivity to other

PHOTOGRAPHER: OLIVER DORAN

CREATIVE DIRECTOR & STYLIST: KASIA GUZIK (THE MANIA)

STYLIST ASSISTANT: ANA LUCIA ALTAMIRANO

HAIR STYLIST: ALLAN R HENRY ESQ (BLADES HAIRDRESSING)

HAIR STYLIST ASSISTANT: MARZENKA AJDUKIEWICZ-WASZAK (BLADES HAIRDRESSING)

MAKE-UP ARTIST: NICOLE LOUISE

MODEL: TANIA PITA

LOCATION: ANNA'S