Lighter jeans tend to look more casual, so stick to a darker wash. Dark blue jeans or black jeans are generally more appropriate for the office, so choose your darkest jeans when wearing jeans to work. Trendier cuts, like skinny jeans or flared legs, are generally less office appropriate. Straight legs or trouser silhouettes are usually a safe option to wear to the office. Flashier jeans may look too showy to be appropriate for work. Faded jeans, torn jeans, or jeans with embellishments like embroidery are generally not welcome in an office setting. Stick to traditional solid-colored jeans without any added decorations. However, if your office practices something like casual Fridays, this may be an exception to the rule. Before wearing jeans to work, it's always best to check the dress code. Some offices may have specific rules for the types of jeans that are appropriate. Others may outlaw jeans altogether or only allow them on days like casual Fridays.

Summary: Go for darker jeans. Pick a work-appropriate cut. Avoid faded jeans or embellishments. Check the dress code.


Many states require certain notices and disclosures be provided to consumers. You may need to state these in the contract itself. Check your state’s code for any clauses you need to include your construction contract. You can locate your state’s code using the Internal Revenue Service’s State Government Websites page. Required clauses in construction contracts may include:  Warranties. Many states require construction contracts to contain warranties about the labor and/or materials to be used.  Notice of right to cancel. Twenty-seven states require construction contracts to notify homeowners of their right to cancel the contract within a certain period of time, usually three days. This notice may be included in the contract or given to the consumer alongside the contract. Resolution of disputes. Contracts for construction in some states must contain a clause spelling out the available methods of dispute resolution, in case the parties to the contract disagree on something.  Other inclusions.  Other required clauses may include liens requirements, claims procedures, arbitration guidelines, insurance requirements, final completion, and liquidated damages. Your contract should include a schedule that specifies the number of days the project should take to complete and how the work will be divided each day.  This should be an honest estimate, but you may want to include information about how variance from the schedule will be handled. For example, you could state: Work will be performed over a period of 14 days. See detailed breakdown below for daily work schedule. If additional work is required, work may be performed on the weekends or at the end of the 14 day period. For example, if you are working on a house located on a flood plane or an area that experiences severe weather, you might include a clause noting that your schedule is contingent on these conditions. Standard clauses might include:  Foreseeable contingencies. Some states also need you to list any foreseeable contingencies to completing the work by the approximate end date. These might include certain weather conditions or suppliers being late with delivery of supplies. Successors and assigns. A successors and assigns clause lets one or both parties assign the contract to another. For example, a company turning over the work to another company makes the contracts binding on one or both parties' successors, or heirs. Severability. A severability clause states that if one clause of the contract is found unenforceable by a Court, all the other clauses remain in effect and enforceable. You may not need to change them, but if so, change them as little as possible.

Summary: Check your state law for required inclusions. Provide a projected construction schedule. Determine other standard clauses you may need.


You can have larger portions of flaked or puffed cereal and smaller portions of compact cereals like granola.   Avoid packaged cereal bars, dried fruit or packages of nuts. Instead, choose packaged cereal, whole-wheat toast, oatmeal and poached or boiled eggs.

Summary: Choose a packaged breakfast cereal topped with low-fat or nonfat milk and fruit. Eat a piece of whole-grain toast, fruit and yogurt. Some studies suggest that eating eggs for breakfast can help you to cut calories at lunch and over the course of the rest of the day. Make smart choices when you’re on the go.


In some cases, such as opening nights and special "black tie" events hosted by the theater, attending a stage production might require formal dress. For these occasions, you should plan to piece together some of the more elegant selections from your wardrobe. Typically, black and white will be the best chromatic choices for such events. If a production is advertised as "black tie" or "white tie," or if it's an inherently formal type of event, like an opening night or opera, this means that formal dress standards are expected. In contemporary times, the rules of formal dress have changed somewhat. One effective strategy is to dress in a manner similar to the way you would for a night out at an upscale restaurant, or perhaps even a professional setting. If you're a woman, this may be a mid-length skirt or pant suit, although evening wear like a tasteful cocktail dress will create a more alluring look. Men should choose a well-fitting suit in dark, neutral evening hues; shirtsleeves with a tie and pressed slacks are also generally acceptable. For modern formal theater events, the same attire you might wear to a wedding, funeral or charity dinner will generally be sufficient. Finalize your formal look with necklaces, bracelets, watches and other jewelry. Wear closed-toes shoes with appropriate stockings or dress socks, even in the summer. Carry a matching purse or handbag for small belongings (if you have a larger bag that might take up too much aisle space, leave it at home). And, of course, be courteous to the actors and other patrons and keep cell phones and other devices put away until after the show.  Oversized or abundant jewelry can look gaudy and distract from a sharp outfit. Binoculars are permissible if the theater where the production is being staged is quite large, or for those with who have trouble seeing at a distance. Because they don't make noise or emit light, like phones and camera, binoculars are considered normal theater accessories. Your hair is also a vital part of your appearance. Scruffy hair that is tangled and in need of a wash can spoil an otherwise dapper ensemble, so be sure to wash it the night before or the morning of the show. Buns, loose curls or straightened hair is encouraged for women. Men should keep hair tamed with pomade, slick or part hair that is grown out or pull long hair back neatly.  Consult a style guide for options on how to style hair of your consistency and length. As silly as it sounds, hats and tall hairdos can obstruct the view of the people sitting around you. As a rule, hats should not be worn indoors, and you should think of the other theater patrons when coiffing your locks.
Summary: Pick out flattering formal attire. Wear clothing that is appropriate for a special event setting. Accessorize for your ensemble. Wash and style your hair.