Top 10: Dress For Success

"Gucci shoes, huh? You're doing better than me."

A Vice President said this to me in a parking lot outside of the corporate headquarters when I was a junior administrator.

The loafers weren't Gucci, but they did have buckles as if they were.

The point is that regardless of what you wear, you must be mindful of the message it sends.

Here are my Top 10 tips for ensuring you deliver the right message while feeling confident, looking smart, and exuding professionalism.