by Mikayla

This is an age old dilemma: to date or not to date – AT WORK! It is estimated that approximately 40% of all relationships start at work, and of those, 20% result in marriage! I do not know about you, but those odds seem pretty good to me! So, how do you get your hunky co-worker to notice you without being too obvious (or skanky) about it? Well, keep on reading ladies, you just might find a way to hook that hunky guy from the ad department. Oh, and guys, it might not hurt for you to read this as well, since you might be missing some clues that the legal department secretary is throwing at you!

SEDUCTIVE SCENTS
One of the easiest ways to get noticed anywhere – not just at work – is to wear a seductive perfume scent. While not all men like perfumes, they do tend to look up from their preoccupying work to see what the scent is that just wafted past their nose. Putting on a seductive scent and then making sure to walk past the man of your dreams might just cause him pause – and will surely help him to remember that it was you who provided the distracting scent as you walked by him or stood by him in the elevator.

Change up the scent – but not too much – you want him to remember a distinct smell – so limit your choices to no more than 3. You do not want to appear like a schizoid perfume tester! If he asks you, “what is that you are wearing?” You can reply in a cutesy, coy manner, “oh that, it is a delicious mix of me and my latest perfume choice, do you like it?” At which point you can give him a wrist or a neck to sniff from. This reels him in close to you, while letting him know that you smell as good as the perfume you have dabbed on.

Of course, if you notice him sniffing, sneezing, gagging or running away as you pass by – then the perfume angle is not going to work on that guy. Also, if you are opposed to perfume scents, try scented body washes or natural spritzes – these can be equally as pleasing and not as strong as a perfume. Whichever olfactory road you choose to follow, remember that a clean, fresh smelling body is a body a man would like to get closer to!

DRESSING FOR THE 9 – 5
Sometimes the clothing choice that we wear to work is less for seduction and more for comfort. If this is the case with you – then spice it up a bit. I am not talking about trading in your khakis for a mini-dress, but more about up-playing your assets in any way possible.

For some women, this means completely ditching their frumpy, casual business attire for something a little more – womanly. This does not necessarily mean trading slacks for skirts – but it does mean finding flattering clothing that FITS your BODY! Tailored pants are so sexy when they fit just right. Keep in mind the “rear view” as well, and do not have any tacky panty lines showing! If you like wearing thongs – do it! Believe you me, men LOOK at your ass as you are walking past them, and seeing panty lines can be a deal breaker – but seeing NO panty lines makes the mind wander! If you are not a thong girl – consider the newest rage – SPANX. These are nylon and spandex body liners that will pull you in, tuck you under and even erase panty lines! Every woman should own some!

If you wear a lot of pants - try skirts. Long skirts with high slits can be sexier than shorter skirts. Paired with a nice knee-high boot and you are on your way to dinner baby! Skirts should also fit your body - not be too baggy, too tight or too short. You want to give glimpses of the goods, not let him see your...well, you know!

If you are not having problems with the lower half – but the top half – then spice up your blouses ladies! Wearing 10 layers of clothing that hides any indication that you have BREASTS is not going to catch that man’s attention! So, if you have larger breasts play them up and push them out! Now, I am not talking about literally OUT of your blouse, but I am suggesting that you might want to give them some air. How do you do this? Well, there are some major rules to showcasing cleavage – and I know cause I am a 40D and proud of it!

• Support the Girls! That is right ladies; I am talking about the right BRA! You should have yourself professionally fitted for a bra, and get the RIGHT SIZE. Wearing the wrong size bra puts your girls down lower and makes them look frumpy – we want them out front and in charge! Choose bras that are lacy and have support. You want them to be supported, but any glimpse of the bra should be a pleasant one. Not only do lacy bras look better, but they make you feel sexy and confident – try one!

• Make sure they are not spilling over your cups! While wardrobe malfunctions might be OK for the super bowl, they are NOT OK for the office. Make sure that your breasts are well contained and that while they are discretely showing, they are NOT spilling over. You want to give subtle hints about your assets, not show them all off!

• Lacy undergarments can rule the world! Sometimes you are wearing a white blouse or something more see-through, utilize a nice camisole. Cami’s can be soooo sexy, and feel great on your skin. Make sure that your bra can’t be seen through your shirt (tacky) and that you are giving off the hint of sexiness that you want. Do not disregard the Camis ladies, they define sexy!

• Lift up the Smaller Ones! If you are a gal with smaller, petite breasts – do not fear! Men like breasts – all kinds – so do not get disheartened. Play up what you have! Use bras that bring them up and out – and hey, I am not opposed to any woman giving hers a little “lift” with some bra inserts. Just remember ladies, if you are a 32A, do not insert yourself up to a 38D – when it comes time for the man to get his hands on them, he might be majorly disappointed! Be proud of what you’ve got and play it up!

Finally, always pick blouses or shirts that are tailored to fit you! There is nothing quite like a woman impeccably dressed in nice trousers and a fitted blouse, with just a hint of cleavage – Oh YUMMY! When you are dressed appropriately for your body and breast style, any man in the room will notice you – including the one whom you are after!

HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN IN HIGH HEELS
It is no secret that high heels HURT your feet! Even for women who wear them all the time, they are not life’s greatest pleasures. They are, however, an attention getter for many, many women! High heels seem to be the epitome of sexy – in movies, pornos and even in magazine polls. Men like women in higher heels – or at least more feminine shoes!

So, if you are one of those loafer wearing ladies (or even tennis shoe wearing) – take a moment to stop and think about how YOU want to appear to that man who has caught your eye. Ditching the berkis for a pair of nice, low heels – or sexy high ones – can command new attention. The clickety-clack of heels coming down the corridor almost always causes men to look up at who is wearing them. High heels force your leg muscles to flex, make you walk with your breasts OUT, and are really just a classy look – as well as a sexy one.

While I am not suggesting that you run out and by 6” stripper heels – I am suggesting that a nice pair of lower heels – or even strappy sandals – can bring your appearance from manly to womanly with just a shoe change. If you are a bus or train rider like I was, then wear the tennies for the ride, and change at the desk. If you find your feet are hurting, take them off while you are sitting, or go for a smaller heel. No one is suggesting that you be uncomfortable or that your back and feet hurt for the sake of love Also, remember, if you can see your toes - they MUST be pedicured and painted!!

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