what shouldn’t you wear to work?
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Ever been in a meeting with a HR Manager wearing a leather skirt? Or ticked off a female staff for wearing shorts to work? Or dealt with a bank officer wearing a bareback? I have.
Thing is you shouldn’t dress for work the same way you would dress to go shopping or to a social event. Dressing for work just requires that you put some thought and use your discretion when planning what to wear.
When I was working in Corporate Tower, I was the only woman manager in an all-men management team. So I had to think twice about looking feminine yet professional. But it’s not hard.
You want to keep the lines simple without showing off too much. So save those spaghetti straps, barebacks, low necklines, high hemlines, midriff-baring tops for casual wear.
Stillettos can be hell especially if you have a job that requires you to be on your feet. So go with a comfortable heel height that won’t put too much strain on your feet and back.
Those flip-flops and super-flatties don’t belong in the workplace so stash them away till the weekend. And go easy on those accessories. In many cases, less is more.
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2 Responses to “what shouldn’t you wear to work?”
By Lori on Jul 16, 2008 | Reply
I worked in a super-casual magazine group office. Oddly, the times most men hit on me (at conferences) were the times I was in business suits and business skirts. I actually had one man, a vendor, walk up to me as I was leaving the convention hall and press his business card in my hand. He said, “You’re the most beautiful thing I’ve seen here all day.” If I’d had any energy left I’d have raised my briefcase and placed it heavily against his head.
I agree completely with dressing appropriately yet maintaining your style. What a lot of women do is let the old cleavage hang out or have those skirts to dangerous levels while wearing high heels. Hootchie-mama wear!
By Shopperista on Jul 17, 2008 | Reply
I can relate, I’ve had that happen to me as well and I wore suits all the time. You should’ve put that briefcase to good use
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