Sun, suits, and Speedos: I asked workers in London's financial district how they're beating Europe's punishing heat wave
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I shaved my beard because I was worried it made me look older. Perception matters even more in the age of AI.
A tech consultant said he often faces hiring managers half his age, so he decided to send a message by changing his appearance.
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'It became my latest fixation': The wrinkle young workers can't stop thinking about
"It became my latest fixation when I looked in the mirror," one woman said. "My neck and upper chest was changing at a rate that my face wasn't."
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I get Botox as often as I can afford it. My aging face started to distract me on work calls — the cost is worth every penny.
Melissa Petro noticed her skincare routine wasn't cutting it in her late 30s. She looked into injectables and now gets Botox as often as she can.
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I paid $102,000 for a facelift at 71. I wish I could have done it a decade ago, but I couldn't afford it.
Carolyn Rudolph paid $102K for a facelift at 71. She wished she could've afforded it a decade earlier in order to look younger in her early 60s.
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I've spent over $6,000 on 'tweakments' to look good for my job. It helped at first, but I don't even recognize myself.
As I built my career and wanted to look good at work, I spent a lot of money on Botox, lip filler, beauty products, and clothes. It wasn't worth it.
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Triplets paid $13,000 each for hair transplants. It gave them new confidence in their jobs.
The Virzi triplets are comedians and content creators. In 2020, they decided to get hair transplants to fight hair loss.
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I spend $12,000 a year on Botox, hair, nails, and fitness. In Utah, they're necessary — especially in PR.
Hilary Reiter Azzaretti had never done Botox or gotten regular facials before moving to Utah. Once she saw the people in Park City, she started both.
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I work in Big Tech and always dress up for the office. My rule? No crop tops, but tight dresses are on a case-by-case basis.
Crystal McDuffy has worked in Big Tech for over six years. She loves dressing up for the office, and feels that doing so has helped her career.
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I'm an entrepreneur working in Japan. The office culture has reshaped how I think about dressing for work.
Working in Japanese offices reshaped how Fernando Lira understands professional dress, hierarchy, and credibility.
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C-suite execs are paying surgeons big money to look fresh-faced, approachable, and less irritable
C-suites want to look young and full of energy to show that they are fit for the job. They're paying plastic surgeons good money to achieve the look.
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Think you're one of NYC's best-dressed lawyers? Nominate yourself or a colleague.
Business Insider is looking for lawyers with real style — the ones who serve looks as well as they practice law.
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Botox between client calls is the new coffee break
In an era of looksmaxxing, surgery and Botox are no longer hush-hush — and now they're a team bonding experience.
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I've led teams in 5 cities around the world. Here are 3 hacks for dressing to impress at work.
Liz Weselby had an awkward conversation with a Singapore-based team member about wearing shorts and tank tops to the office and respecting workplace norms.
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At work, I've been mistaken for a student many times. Instead of trying to seem older, I've leaned in to my youthfulness.
Despite looking younger than I am causing me issues at work, I leaned into the benefits of my youthful appearance instead of trying to seem older.
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Wearing high-end items to work could be costing you raises and promotions
Bringing luxury designer bags to the office or wearing expensive, high-end pieces to work has risks, especially if you're early in your career.
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Jeans can work at the office, but you need to wear them the right way, an expert says
Denim expert Jane Herman said it's OK to wear jeans professionally. Still, the wrong pair can affect perception and influence career advancement.
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I've led teams in 5 different countries. A lesson I've learned again and again: The color of your clothes matters.
Black was a staple in Liz Weselby's wardrobe — until she moved to Thailand and discovered it's associated with death and bad luck.
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I've spent $33,000 on cosmetic procedures at 65. It's been life-changing for my career and confidence.
Susan DiLeo is a 65-year-old real-estate agent based in New York City. She's had a near-full facelift, microneedling, laser treatments, and Botox.
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