The Professional Women's Group of Dress for Success Dallas hosted Julie Wakefield of JW Etiquette at their monthly meeting on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Julie's presentation included pointers on how to Dressing for the Occasion, Making a Good First Impression, Dining Etiquette, and Developing Trust and Building Relationships, and Cell Phone and Social Media Etiquette.   Read more

Julie Wakefield returned to her alma mater, Stephen F. Austin State University, on March 26-27, 2014 to participate in Nelson Rusche College of Business College to Career Day. Julie, along with other alumni of SFASU, shared her work experience and offered advice to current students as a panelist for two discussions, Acing the Interview and Personal Branding.   Read more

Julie Wakefield spoke to the Epsilon Zeta chapter of Chi Omega at Stephen F. Austin State University on March 27, 2014. Her presentation, "Staying True to Our Values" offered practical advice on personal polish, social graces, manners, etiquette, and respect towards others as related to the values of Chi Omega. "I learned so much tonight!" was just one of the comments Julie heard as the program ended. Julie will continue to work with the Chapter Program Chair to incorporate etiquette lessons into their weekly meetings.   Read more

Julie Wakefield was the presenter at the Southern Methodist University's Annual Student-Athlete Etiquette Dinner on March 30, 2014. Her presentation, Outclass the Competition/Dining Etiquette,  included tips on professional dress and appearance, proper introductions, handshaking,and a dining tutorial which included a three course meal.  Read more

Now that Christmas is over and the decorations are put away, make sure you have thanked everyone who gave you a Christmas present. As a general rule, you don't have to send a note to anyone who saw you open the present and received a personal thank you. If the kids called their grandparents to tell them how much they liked the presents and thanked them on the phone, that is sufficient.   Read more

Once your application has been submitted, employers will review your paperwork to determine whether they want to learn more your experience and qualifications during an interview.  When you get the call for an interview, you know you have made a good impression on paper. Now it is time to impress a potential employer with your appearance, personality, and communication skills. Here are a few tips that will help you "Outclass the Competition." and land the job.  Read more

It’s the beginning of 2013. The old cliché “A New Year a New You” may be ringing true for you. Are you a person that makes New Year’s resolutions? If so, do you keep them? New Year’s resolutions are simply goals that will improve your life, losing weight, exercising, eating healthy, or stop using curse words. Most people start each year motivated to achieve these goals, but become frustrated within the first two or three months. By March or April, the New Year’s Resolutions are long forgotten.  Read more