Posts Tagged ‘office attire’
Do you think sequins are office appropriate?
Sequins to work is definitely pushing the envelope in most offices. My feeling is that sequins look out of place in most offices. Too much sparkle is very distracting and is not appropriate in the work place. Sequins are over the top glam and are more appropriate for dress up occasions. However that being said…
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Should you wear clothes with logos to the office?
Logos are graphics, emblems, or symbols used to aid and promote public recognition. Wearing clothes with logos to the office can be considered tacky and distracting. A brand logo on clothing attracts attention to that company not you and your ideas. Logos send messages; for example the CC on Chanel clothing says “I have money”,…
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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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What are “performance professional clothes”?
Performance professional clothes are clothes that look good in the office or at work but are comfortable and more relaxed than traditional office attire. Over the last several years there have been improvements in fabrics, some having elastic / stretch which give them more flexibility and there have been improvements in textile manufacturing. Now designers…
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Are fashions exposing skin appropriate for the workplace?
Exposing skin in the workplace is inappropriate. The workplace is for working not to distract your peers or others at the office or make a fashion statement. Cut out clothing styles are trendy this season but trendy does not work for an office environment. You may get away with trendy styles in the fashion or…
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Can you wear the big sleeve trend to work?
The big sleeve trend or statement sleeves continues to be a fashion that has some staying power. For the office a blouse with big sleeves can offer coverage to arms and to add drama and interest to the top half of an outfit. A jacket with big sleeves such as one with leg o’ mutton…
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What to Wear to a Job Interview
In most traditional white-collar industries, like finance or accounting, professional business dress is appropriate for a job interview. A conservative suit, meaning a solid color (navy, gray, black or brown) or a tiny pinstripe, is best.
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How to Dress For a Job Interview
If you have a job interview with a conservative company like a law firm, bank, etc. dark colors like navy, black and gray convey competence. The proper business attire is a simple dress and jacket or suit in one of these dark colors for this type of interview.
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Are jeans acceptable office attire?
Jeans are acceptable office attire in some companies. If you work for an IT or Ecommerce company, in a creative field or some technology companies, jeans can be acceptable office attire. If the managers in the company wear jeans they (jeans) are probably acceptable in the office. More traditional companies may allow jeans on casual…
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Are wrap dresses appropriate for the office?
Wrap dresses are very flattering and V necklines look great on everyone. Wrap dresses are appropriate in office settings if the cleavage is not too revealing. Wearing a tank top or camisole underneath a wrap dress will give you a more professional look. Tip: wear with heels. Read More: Dressing for Evening Business Events Evening…
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