Career Clothing
What to wear to the office in the summer?
The office in the summer can be freezing from air-conditioning or too hot. What to wear to the office in the summer can be a problem. You want to be comfortable in hot weather getting to your office. When you arrive at the office you want to be comfortable whether it’s too hot or too…
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Can a crossbody bag transition into evening for after work events?
A crossbody bag can transition into an evening bag for after work events. A medium size, neutral color, crossbody handbag with a thin strap, that will hold your necessities, is versatile. Crossbody bags are chic and work for daytime or evening events. You will look stylish wearing your crossbody over your outfit or under your…
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Can I wear shorts to the office?
Can I wear shorts to the office? I work in a bank branch in San Diego. Shorts are so wonderful in warm weather but will not work in every office environment. In general businesses on the west West Coast are more casual than East Coast office venues. Industries like finance (banking) and law usually don’t…
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Should women wear high heels when making a presentation?
Whether women wear high heels for a presentation will depend on the audience (men, women or both men and women) and the presentation venue. If you are in a more formal venue and your audience is both men and women heels (3″), if you can wear them, will make a great impression. Heels are more…
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What is the correct dress for a job interview?
What is the correct dress for a job interview? I am a 47 year old mother who is just getting back into the working world. Today the workplace is much more casual than 3 or 5 years ago. However it is best to dress conservatively for most job interviews. What you wear to a job…
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Is there a flattering jacket for all women?
A flattering jacket for all women is a blazer. However the fabric, style and fit determine if it is flattering on you. A single-breasted, one button, semi fitted, classic blazer will work for straight or curvy figures. The lapels or jacket opening create a vertical line giving the body a slimmer appearance. A flattering jacket…
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Can you wear track pants to work?
Track pants or loose athletic pants are au courant this season. However are they too casual for the office? It depends on how you style them and what kind of office you work in. Business clothing is more casual now that more women are going back to the office. Business leisure (bleisure) includes soft fabrics…
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Can I wear an off the shoulder dress to a black tie business event?
A business event is more difficult for most career women to dress for. Men have a uniform for black tie events, a traditional tuxedo or dark suit. Women are expected to turn out in something stylish and be in good taste. Good taste dresses for a black tie business event means not too low cut,…
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How can I be comfortable & dress stylish for my age?
How can I be comfortable & dress stylish for my age? I am 58, 5’6″, and weigh 210 pounds & work as an admin clerk. Large women look stylish in tailored, monochromatic (dark color) clothing with stylish accessories such as handbags, scarves and jewelry. It is important to draw attention upward to your face area…
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What do you wear to an office (work) Bar-B-Q party?
An office Bar-B-Q party sounds like fun. It is always smart to dress more on the conservative side when attending any office (work) related functions. Bar-B-Q parties are casual. Casual clothing that flatters your body shape like pants (cropped or ankle, etc.) or bermuda shorts (knee-length) and a top that coordinates with them will work.…
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