Dressing up for a party or just a casual day out, is something we have in control on most occasions. However, dressing up at the workplace is a far trickier ordeal. You want to give the impression of being a complete professional and look good in the same breath. The last thing you want is to look overly made-up in a serious and sober workplace; however, this does not mean you can’t wear any make up at all. The primary thing to be kept in mind is not to look too gaudy and overly made-up.
The key aspect for office make up is moderation. Overdoing your lipstick, eyes and even your cheeks is a big no, you rather be on the more conservative side. A bright purple lipstick teamed with a matching eye liner will look great, but not give the impression that you’re a professional.
In office, you might want to tone down the foundation as well. Apply fluid only where it’s absolutely necessary. It is better to wear the kind of make-up that doesn’t require too much touching-up during the long work day. But don’t entirely ignore your make-up either. Carry your essential make-up things in your purse, so you can quickly touch up, as and when required.
What looks great in front of the bathroom mirror or the drive to work can look terrible at work, given the dim and sickly fluorescent lighting found in most offices. These fluorescent lights tend to make faces look sallow, sickly and pale. Follow these tips below to help you choose the right make up to wear to work everyday.
- Use a foundation that offsets the greenish tones of fluorescent lighting. It should give out warm and golden tones. Avoid pink-toned bases which tend to appear muddy and orange under these dim lights.
- Color your cheeks with a warm blush. It needs to be a rose or apricot colored blush. Red and pink tones, once again, look too harsh in these lights.
- Use a peach-colored lipstick or gloss. Earthy tones tend to look very muddy in the fluorescent lighting found in most offices. Try a sheer or shimmery one.
- Apply warm-toned eye shadows. Lighter shades work better. Once again, look for rose, peach or gold tones to offset the green lighting. Avoid overly dark shades, or cold tones like blues and grays.
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