5 Tips for Great Work Style

1. Wear clothes that impress.

“I like to say that every day is showtime,” says Los Angeles public relations guru Harris Shepard. Bosses we spoke with around the country agree: The trend is to look “pulled together” (a phrase that came up again and again). Choose the more tailored option—the pants, not the capris; the shirtdress, not the sundress. A no-fail rule from designer Liz Lange: “Dress like the women execs at your company.” And if they wear hose, so should you (sorry!).