Carine Roitfeld Quotes

I think the most important element of a power outfit is proper fit. The one item to focus on is a suit. If it's the right fit, you could wear it with a T-shirt and still convey the positive message.

Prince William looks good in uniform and Man-at-Hackett black and white tie (he has grown up wearing it constantly); less certain in his suits, which sometimes look borderline archaic; and variable in casual. But completely comfortable in the Sloane uniform of non-designer jeans and chocolate-brown suede loafers. He'll look fine in Boden.

I love a good suit.

During the day I pull on jeans and ballet flats; but I do love getting dressed up, too.

I don't apologize for my clothes. There are a lot of bad dressers in golf, and I don't think I'm one of them. There are a lot of bad dressers in every business.

I believe in dressing for the occasion. There's a time for sweater, sneakers and Levis and a time for the full-dress jazz.

What you wear for work should be comfortable and empowering. If you're working in business, your outfit should mean business. If I go to meet somebody about an acting job, or something creative, then I'll be in my jeans. For me, overdressing is my biggest fear.

Jeans are never appropriate for business unless you are a artist or cowpuncher.

I dress in my 'uniform,' or my own dress code, which reflects my personal method and work ethic. My belief is that my plain T-shirt - I have about 40 of them - or blue sweater helps focus others' attention on me and on what I say.

I haven't worn one for a long time, but I look pretty good in a suit.

I always liked to put on a tie. The more you look like an executive, the better treated you are. It catches people by surprise.

Think about the style of the occasion before you plan your outfit.

If you're applying for jobs, get a suit now, whether or not you get an interview. Spend as much as you can on it without breaking the bank. It will do you some good.

My dad always made a big thing about having well-cut suits. It's partly a cultural thing, but for him, looking sharp and presenting yourself well was very, very important.

When you see me on the air, I always have jackets on. I like to think I have a flair and a style but I'm always in a business look.

You men out there probably think you already know how to dress for success. You know, for example, that you should not wear leisure suits or white plastic belts and shoes, unless you are going to a costume party disguised as a pig farmer vacationing at Disney World.

A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.

The three-piece suit has become sort of my trademark. You don't see them much anymore. It has several benefits: You may be overdressed on some occasions, but you can manage to fit into a huge range of circumstances.

I know there are, like, 12 rules for late night: a desk, a band. Will people take me seriously if I don't wear a tie?

I am not the sort of woman who would wear high heels with a bathing suit. Let's get that straight right now.

Always roll up the sleeves on your shirt. It gives the impression that you're working, even if you're not.

I don't care where we're going; I'm gonna wear a suit all day, every day.

I love a guy in a suit - someone who puts on his nice Armani pants.

If I went to a regular job, if I was a secretary or something, I'd want to look good. I'd dress up for that part.

I normally wear jeans and sneakers, but given an occasion, I enjoy dressing up.