05/03/2026
Still processing this moment… my opinion piece has just been published in . Truly honoured to be featured on a platform like this. ✨
The article asks a question that tends to make people uncomfortable.
Do women who dress better make more money?
Before dismissing the question as superficial, pause for a moment. 🧠
The idea for this piece actually came from one of my clients, , an entrepreneur and leadership coach who is widely respected in the tech industry. She recently shared a post on around this topic and it went absolutely viral, sparking a fascinating debate around perception and professional success. Thank you, Uma, for the inspiration behind this piece.
Coming from the human resources space, and after styling thousands of professional women across industries, I’ve seen something repeatedly.
Style is rarely just about clothes.
It often shapes perception, authority, and how people read you before you even say a word.
We like to believe the workplace is purely merit based.
But is it really?
Does presentation influence how competent, credible, or leadership ready someone appears?
And if it does… should we ignore that reality or learn how to navigate it? ⚖️
This is not about vanity!
It is about PERCEPTION, POWER, and PRESENCE.
So I’m curious to hear from the professionals here.
💬 Does the way you dress influence how you are perceived at work?
🧠 Or do you believe this conversation is outdated and irrelevant?
📖 Read the full article on Robb Report Singapore. Linked on stories.
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