Businesslike Athena Favors
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Patron goddess of Athens, Athena was a pragmatic military strategist. She was allowed to wear warrior armor by her father, Zeus, king of the Olympian gods.
In peacetime, she rules domestic arts that require planning, purpose and action. Jean Bolen (Goddesses in Older Women) claims this goddess represents women who wield power like men in the business world.
The fashion archetype:Athena paints, sings, weaves, sews, beads, works with polymer clay, bakes and cooks. She may be a computer whiz, a CEO, or a top performing executive. This goddess can make something from nothing. If your wardrobe needs some renovations and you lack funds, ask your a friend guided by this archetype to help you turn old clothing into wearable art. Known as Minerva to the Romans, a woman with strong qualities of this archetype is likely to have managed money and wardrobe efficiently as she reaches that time of life the French call a certain age.
Accessories Add Flare
Whatever her occupation or pastime, Athena wants a uniform -- be it painter's coveralls or Chanel suits. Once she makes a decision about what functions well in her life, she will stick with the plan until required to rethink the strategy.
Her challenges are finding her true size and feminizing clothing she has chosen for strictly pragmatic purposes.
Poor fashion decisions for Athena are wearing one-size fits all caftans that hide her assets. She also may use baggy clothing may as her armor. In the country, she may wear sweaters.
A good friend and a three-way mirror can help Athena how to dress bring energy and confidence to her wardrobe.
Well-cut suits of quality fabrics are a good choice.
Spruce up older dress-for-success suits in dark colors with silk blouses in flattering colors. Add a vivid silk scarf and turquoise leather handbag. Sweaters, shawls, and well-cut jackets with attractive details ward off a chill and finish costumes with style.
Read about More Fashion Archetypes: Goddess Guide
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