Time Management for Female Startup Founders: How to Get Dressed in 10 Minutes and Still Look Fabulous

1. Time Management for
Startup Founders
How to Get
Dressed in 10
minutes and
Still Look
Fabulous
Women founders, Winter

2. So, you’re a startup founder.
You need to:
 Look the part
 Look fabulous – because
that’s the way you roll
 Be comfortable
 Get ready to leave the
house in 10 minutes
Read on to learn a few
fashion hacks to get you
 Looking gorgeous and ready
to lead your startup to
greatness.
 Ready in 10 minutes.

3. Hack # 1 - Go All Black
How to get it right?
• Choose clothes that flatter your body
type.
• Accessorize gently; no heavy bling. Cool
sunglasses, a wristwatch and delicate
jewelry will do the trick.
• Let your hair down.
Mix with bright colors, or any colors really.
• You don’t need to color coordinate.
• When you wear all black no one remembers exactly what you
wore so you can reuse the outfit.
Don’t
Saves time because:

4. Hack # 2 – Add Color
& Bling
How to get it right?
• Start with a basic black &
white look. Nothing
complicated or fancy.
• Add only one splash of color:
A bag or a light jacket. No
shoes.
• Wear heavy bling on your
hands.
• Let your hair down.
• Advanced tip: Throw in a
touch of leopard, like shoes
or sunglasses.
It’s really a basic look with add-
ons.
Don’t Add more than
one splash of color.
Saves time because:
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5. Hack # 3 – Own a
Distracting Jacket
How to get it right?
• Invest in a stunning jacket. It doesn’t
have to be expensive. Faux fur jackets
for example can easily be found for
$60.
• Wear it over a casual, yet neat look.
• Wear your hair up.
• Use understated makeup.
Don’t Wear anything that will compete
for attention with the jacket. No jewelry
or bright accessories.
• You can wear it over any basic look.
Saves time because:
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6. Hack # 4 – Own a Cover-Me-Up Coat
How to get it right?
1. Wear a very basic monochromatic
look.
2. Put on the coat.
Don’t Wear light colors underneath.
You can wear it over your most basic
look.
Saves time because:
3. Let your hair down.
4. Smile, everyone thinks you’re a fashion
icon.
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7. Hack # 5 – Master Your Layering
How to get it right?
• Keep it simple: 4 items of clothing should do.
• Use a basic color palette: Shades of blue / earth colors /
shades of gray / black-white-blue.
• Start with a basic thin shirt and good casual chic pants.
• Add a light weight sweater that’s not too sung, but definitely
not oversized.
• Allow sleeves and collar to peep out.
• Add coat or jacket longer than mid hip OR loosely tie a
cardigan
or solid color shawl over one shoulder.
• Wear your hair up to avoid a cluttered mess.
Don’t Wear bold makeup with this look.
You’ve just mastered it with these tips below 
Saves time because:

8. Hack # 6 – Let Your Oxford
Show
How to get it right?
• Wear snug dark jeans.
• Put on your white Oxford. Button it up
all the way.
• Put on a fitted pullover, any neckline will
do.
• Add a long solid colored jacket or coat.
• Let the Oxford show – you can do both
neckline and bottom, but not just
bottom.
• You can add white sneakers into the
mix.Don’t Wear your hair up, it will make
you look dorky.
It easily puts a polished finishing touch on
an otherwise pretty basic look.
Saves time because:
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9. Hack # 7 – Wear Bright
Sneakers
How to get it right?
• Wear an outfit of basic
colors: Black, white, navy
and camel will work.
Denim won’t.
• Wear pants that are
narrow at the bottom.
• Wear your hair up.
• Put on lipstick.
• Put on your bright
sneakers.
You can run from place to
place.
Saves time because:
Don’t
• Over accessorize with this
look.
• Let your socks show.

10. Hack # 8 – Go Platinum
Blond
How to get it right?
• Let a professional do it!
• Cut your hair just slightly longer the
shoulder length and die it platinum blond.
• Wear it with a side part: Down, low pony-
tail or low bun.
• Match it with classic toned down colors:
Black, white, camel, cream, dark blue.
Don’t
• Wear it with white.
• Over accessorize.
• Wear it with bold lipstick.
• Leave shampoo on for more than 2
minutes, it might turn bluish! (thank you
Kara)
You invest the time once every two
months and reap the benefits of chicness
every day.
Saves time because:
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11. THE DON’Ts
Show too much
skin. You’ll be
uncomfortable and
look
unprofessional.
Don’t Don’t Don’t
Wear torn denim,
it’s totally cool but
you won’t look the
part.
Look overly casual.
You’re the founder,
so maintain some
rock star qualities.
So, now you know it all. Here are just a few more Don’ts

12. To Sum It Up: Be Fabulous
How to get it right?
• Invest in:
• A good haircut
• Good sunglasses
• Good shoes
• Mix & match basic clothes with attention
grabbing accessories.
Despair. You’ll get it right. If you can lead a
startup, you can do pretty much anything.
It prevents you from I-hate-what-I’m-
wearing-today-shopping.
Don’t
Saves time because:

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