Why 'Dress for Success'?

Research has shown that it takes less than 30 seconds to form a lasting impression and it can take up to 21 repeated occasions for someone to alter a disappointing first impression. So it is vital we make our first impression count. 

Maybe you've got that job interview - well done! Or maybe you have a meeting with the bank manager or a Social Services representative and want to make a good impression. You may be panicking over what you will wear in order to put forward a good impression.  Your caring role means that you probably struggle financially and can spare little time to browse the clothes shops.  If this is the case, then Dress for Success is for you.

What Resources are Available?

The Library, in conjunction with Image Consultant, Louise Boss, has arranged a collection of books in the Arts, Languages and Literature Service – Fashion Collection.  The Fashion Collection is for reference only and is a free resource.  However, copies of many of the books are available for loan in either the Central Lending Library or a Community Library.

If you feel that browsing books will still leave you not knowing where to start, Louise Boss, with Business Insight, is offering FREE  ONE-TO-ONE Advice Sessions.  The sessions, which last 30 minutes, are held at Birmingham's Central Library on Tuesday mornings between 11am and 1pm.  This is a brilliant offer which has now open to all Birmingham Carers.  It is very popular and so booking is essential. 

For more information please see the Dress for Success section on the Birmingham Library's website. 
Louise also has her own website - please take a look at www.louiseboss.com

How do I Access these Services?

The Arts, Languages and Literature Serivce is on the third floor in the Central Library.  Just ask the information desk where the Dress for Success Fashion Collection is situated.

To book a free Tuesday morning, half-hour session with Louise Boss, please call the library on 0121 303 4538.  Louise would love to meet you - please tell her you found out about 'Dress for Success' from the Carers Network website.