Ask Sherry

The image expert, Sherry Maysonave is the founder and president of Empowerment Enterprises, one of America's leading communication-image firms. Sherry conducts corporate seminars and coaches executives, professionals, and politicians in achieving excellence in communication and image. Click the links below to read the full question, plus Sherry's advice!

• On a daily basis what kind of jewelry should I be wearing to work...

• How important is hair color in the office place? Especially for men and women that are going gray...

• How can I look professional (and fashionable) without spending a fortune...

• For the last two years I've worked for casual dot-com, but next week I start working at a company with more professional dress code...

• Does hair color interfere with getting hired...

• What basics would you recommend that I use to start and update my interviewing and work wardrobe...

• Recently, I heard that other colors such as red are considered power colors. Is there actual flexibility in the color of interview attire...

• I feel as though I never developed my personal fashion style... how do I identify my own "style"...

• Can you suggest a purse style that is appropriate for business meetings...

• I have finally found several pantsuits that I like and look good on me, however I'm perplexed on what to wear underneath...

• The invitation stated "business dressy". Do you have a recommendation on what I could wear that would be dressy enough...

• What type of dresses are appropriate for the workplace...

• Are ankle-length skirts are appropriate, or should I stick to something below the knee...

• What can I do to still power dress but yet express my femininity...

• My husband and I have been invited to an evening cruise party; the suggested attire is "Nautical business casual"...

• I'm invited to a semi-formal award dinner for work. Is a suit & tie required for my husband...

• I've been invited to a 50th Wedding Anniversary party - black tie optional. I have an off white sequined top. What would be appropriate to wear with it...

• What is considered professional attire for staff in a medical office...

• We are upgrading our Business Casual Dress Code. One area of improvement is with the receptionist...

• Is it inappropriate to wear long skirts and long dresses in the workplace...

• What should a male and female couple of professors wear for teaching at a small Midwestern Univ....

• I have a lovely wool suit that is very pale pink and light cream. I have no idea what color shoes to wear...

• Should employees be forced to wear nylons in the workplace?...

• I have been wearing the Power Suit with the hem hitting about 3" or 4" above my knee... my hem rides maybe 6" to 8" inches up when I cross my legs...

• The recommended restaurant attire is "jacket and tie" - not necessarily a suit...how do I state this in the invitation to address women too...

• I sometimes feel that I am not taken as seriously because I am attractive...