The dressing tips that they gave her was to just take a little more time on focusing on herself to help enhance her self-esteem and confidence, and learn how to take compliments as a compliment not as a negative point. They advised her that dresses are good for mothers because they are one piece and easy to put on and go, and since most women that have children has a pouch afterwards defining their waist line and small point is what is important when looking for something that will look good to wear. They also told her that wearing a traditional jacket takes a outfit to casual from business and thats is a good piece to add, along with accessories to add color. Amanda's hair was very curly and she had a lot of it, so they added layers, and volume to enhance movemnent to accent her already beautiful curl and to add softness, and body to fit her personality, at the same time creating a time saver hairstyle. She never learned how to wear makeup so they showed her a very simple way to add makeup to her everyday look and look presentable.
This episode I feel was a good episode that is much needed for alot of mothers because after having children alot of them have to deal with the stress of being bigger than what they were before children, and at times that can become overwhelming and cause them to fall off from taking care of themselves. Self-esteem is exactally what is say it is self feeling; they way one feels about themself, and noone give you self-esteem but you. So feeling beautiful, loving, sexy, etc.... all starts within yourself and this episode was not only a clothing change for Amanda but it was a self-esteem and life changing experience for her. She statated that now she know how important it is for her to feel good because it reflects on how her children and family will feel as well.
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ReplyDeleteWhat Not To Wear with Stacy London and Clinton Kelly has a message for all people, but for the Communications class, the message is particularly vital. Non-verbal communication makes an impression within the first 10 seconds. The childcare professional needs to project a presence in the classroom to build a positive image with clients and the public.
The childcare professional already has the disadvantage with parents and the public because of the societal stereotype of a child care professional as being “just a babysitter” with no marketable job skills and certainly with no education. In order to become credible in the eyes of society, the child care professional should dress in such a way as to convey professionalism and the quality of being approachable. Then, the child care professional will have the chance to partner effectively with parents with a knowledgeable voice.
In What Not To Wear, many examples of sweat pants, tee shirts, ill -fitting jeans or tacky attire filled the screen. Often the people featured had forgotten the importance of self-care, to the point where they had no positive influence as a role model or were unable to advance in their careers because of the unprofessional way in which they presented themselves. The airlines admonition of taking care of yourself before taking care of others is a thread throughout this show. This rule is one that childcare professionals should take to heart.
The child care professional, unless forced to wear a uniform by a company, should avoid scrubs, the attire for a nurse, not a child care professional. Sweats, and tee shirts with logos should also be avoided. If dresses/skirts are worn, they should be of a modest length, but not so long a person trips over them. High heels would be a hazard in the classroom. Flip flops or shoes that leave toes exposed do not belong in the classroom or even in the center. This represents a safety hazard for children and part of the professionals’ job is to lead by example. Of course, the daily sanitizing poses risks for clothing, so of course, the professional wants to avoid ruining silks and wools. One can buy wisely and frugally, but always with the professional look in mind.
Bottom line, LOOK PROFESSIONAL. Clean, neat, put together, Ready to work, ready to play.
This assignment was not for you to tell what the show was about but what it was about FOR YOU. What do you look like when you are a professional? How do the parents treat you when you are in the classroom? Do you get the kind of respect you think you should? What is the message that you send to the public with the way you dress? Are you a professional or merely the babysitter?