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4.) Hygiene, hygiene, hygiene. Wash and brush your hair, clean and trim your nails, and definitely brush your teeth. People look at those areas with more rigor and judgment than you realize.

5.) Lastly: keep your undergarments UNDER YOUR GARMENTS. That means cover up those bra straps and, for Pete's sake, keep your thong out of sight. Having it hang out is so Monica Lewinsky.

If you don't know the style or the culture of an organization, ask your HR department, your boss, a trusted colleague or a client. They'll be glad you asked, and will consider you a truly prepared working woman -- whether or not you're wearing hose. Score!