Darlene Real-Higginbotham is a dynamic sought after professional speaker, published author, consultant and coach.  She is President of Appearance Matters Inc., founded in 1985 and was originally called Real Design. It was first created as a personal and professional wardrobe planning and shopping business, as well as the production of fashion shows, etiquette seminars and workshops.  Today, Mrs. Real-Higginbotham is a keynote speaker, consultant and trainer  on  Professional and Personal Dress, Fashion and the Manners that Matter Most.

She continues image/appearance and etiquette coaching for Individuals, Firms,

Organizations and Companies, that desire to improve their staff image, knowing

that when employees look better and act better,  productivity rises.