What Not to Wear to Work

2011 What Not to Wear to Work Contest

Congratulations to our What Not to Wear to Work Contest winners, Allison Percival and David Ramos! Allison and David have each won head-to-toe makeovers courtesy of Laura, Banana Republic and HedKandi Salons.

Here are their winning entries. Check back later to see their new and polished looks!

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Allison Percival, English and History

This hoodie represents the wardrobe of my entire four years at university. 9 out of 10 days it is what I wear--sometimes, if I'm feeling really frisky, I'll shake it up with a t-shirt under a different zipped-up hoodie.

I've been very overweight my entire life and peaked (in this photo) at 250lbs. I have never had good self-esteem, and have never bothered to take care of myself or my own appearance. I'm down to 236 now and dropping, but I would really like to feel beautiful and pulled together just once in my university career before I carry on to Education. I don't want to be a the fat, scruffy teacher who gets made fun of behind her back.

I don't make a lot of money and I work two jobs and go to school full-time, so I would appreaciate this opportunity to just once feel beautiful in my own skin.

 

David Ramos, Accounting

I seriously need a makeover. I am a person who is clueless about fashion. I never replace my clothes for years now, and I rarely do clothes shopping.

The only time I have shopped for fashionable clothes was when a friend of mine, who is 5 years younger than me, feels bad about the cheap clothes I always wear. Thus, he helped me look for better clothes. But, that was like 2 years ago. I also always buy clothes from discount places like Walmart or Winners because I do not feel like spending that much on more expensive clothes.

I also need a haircut. The last time I had a haircut was when I had job interviews last October. At that time, I grew a one and a half year ponytail, and I sacrificed it just for the job interviews. I did go to recruiting events such as info sessions with a ponytail. Luckily, I got a job offer, and I will be working at one of the big four accounting firms starting this September. I need to look fresh, and also look more attractive to the females.

By the way, the picture I sent was taken while I was in one of my accounting classes. I do not feel like a business student because of the clothes I always wear. I need help man.