What falls in the appropriate column when it comes to work attire may seem obvious. But there are lots of people out there that have no clue how to dress for the office. These style faux pas will damage your image faster than the time it takes to gripe about your boss on Facebook. As if that weren’t enough, it will completely distract your colleagues and clients from the great work you’re doing. Here are 13 things to avoid wearing to the office at all costs.

Regardless of your area of expertise, if you are a consultant, you’ll likely find yourself regularly leading a meeting remotely, working in temporary space, pitching your services or skills to get staffed or sell work, traveling, and throwing a deliverable together in a crunch. Being well-prepared with a robust toolkit at your disposal will help you tackle each of these with ease over and over again. Here are 20 items to include that are sure to make a big difference in your work and your life.

When I made the first big career change of my life, it was to consulting…an exciting world that opened up all sorts of new experiences for me. New clients, new companies, a different style of working, and one of the things I loved to do most – TRAVEL! It’s funny though. While it seems more and more people traveling for work, the companies asking us to do it don’t always share tips of the trade. The experience of traveling can quickly become a huge drag for some. So, for those new to the life of a “road warrior”…here are some things to keep in mind, that will make a HUGE difference.

When you travel for a living, things that never seemed to matter before suddenly become top of mind. You are faced with fitting a week’s worth of clothes for work, gym and evenings into one bag, preferably one that fits in an overhead bin. If you’re like me, you also wouldn’t mind being able to show off your style a bit too. That’s why I always make sure to pack one essential item, my little black dress, every time I travel. Seem like an odd choice? Well, maybe.