FASHIONISTA: Dressing for success with Tomato

WHILE THERE IS NO STANDARD DRESS CODE that is common to the entire call center industry—and some companies do opt for a (relatively) relaxed dress code—its employees must look professional and credible without sacrificing individuality.

Tomato’s chic, comfortable, and affordable fashion items make it easier for call center employees to balance credibility with self-expression.

Female call center professionals—usually required to dress casual to smart casual—enjoy choosing from Tomato’s array of apparel bags, shoes, and accessories that they can use everyday in the office. Tomato caters to the fashion needs of hardworking women who want to rock their style while aiming for success in the corporate world.

“Tomato’s collection includes tops, dresses, pants, and other items that are trendy but wearable in any workplace. They key is to be creative and learn how to mix-match clothes so they could still follow the dress code of their company,” says Karen Espiritu, Tomato marketing manager.

The basics

Tomato has basic pieces that fashion-savvy women can wear everyday at work. It has cardigans and blazers—available in plain and with print—that can be worn with a skirt, dress pants, or jeans. Whether employees need to dress up or dress down, these items are very useful.

Casual dresses and skirts are also acceptable at work. Tomato’s printed dresses can be paired with a blazer to achieve a fashionable yet professional look. They can also be accessorized with a belt to accent their feminine curves or trim their waistline.

Women likewise can opt to wear capri pants and jeans to match with a casual top and a blazer. This combination achieves a relaxed, practical look.

“The basics are really helpful in deciding on what to wear at work. Women can start with few basic pieces and work around that,” Karen recommends.

Bags, accessories, and more

Tomato likewise offers stylish bags to complement any look. Tomato’s handbags are durable and very dependable in carrying notebooks, cell phone, keys, and other office essentials. Colorful wallets and pouches to keep cash, credit cards, and makeup are also available at Tomato.

Karen adds, “Tomato also has hair pieces and watches that can spice up a look. The trick here is to make sure that these accessories match their clothes.”

Comfy, stylish flats for everyday casual get-up are also available at Tomato. These footwear are best worn with jeans, dresses, and skirts on dress down days.

More than just fashion

Apart from promoting fashion and encouraging women to enjoy themselves, Tomato also believes that being fashionable boosts the confidence of employees. Wearing comfortable clothes at work likewise help them become more productive.

“Working is stressful at times so it is important that employees can move freely and feel comfortable with their clothes. Feeling good about their clothes helps them maintain an optimistic, upbeat mindset so they finish their tasks properly and on time,” Karen says.

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