In the good old days it was tacitly understood that men would wear collared shirts and ties to work; tie clips and cuff links were optional for the average worker, but once you ascended into the realm of management, they became a requirement - albeit without verbalized agreement.
The ladies would wear skirts which reached below the knee, blouses, stockings, and conservative heels. Then came the 1960s and women burned their bras while men grew their hair long and began donning tie-dyed shirts.
Fast forward to the 1980s and suddenly the men rediscovered their collared shirts but seemed to have misplaced their ties. Women, on the other hand, began adding so much shoulder padding that they sooner resembled line backer material than future CEOs.
Today, the wide acceptance of the virtual office and the ever present casual Friday are wreaking havoc, and many a worker is beginning to wonder just exactly what not to wear to the office.
While stellar job performance and superior customer service skills cover a multitude of fashion faux pas, the stark reality dictates that consistent missteps in the couture department may not only cost you a promotion, but may actually negatively impact your reputation around the office.
After all, if you do not know how to dress for the occasion, the odds of you being taken seriously are nil. In addition to the foregoing, considering the old adage that clothes make the man (or woman).
If your office caters to a predominantly conservative clientele you will want to adapt your clothing style to be in harmony with that of your clients. On the other hand, if you target audience are the younger crowds, a bit more levity in dress may be acceptable - within reasonable limits.
Here are some examples of the most egregious clothing sins and a much needed admonition about what not to wear to your office:
=> Do not come in wearing the same clothes you wore the day before, especially if you went out and the clothes are now reeking of stale tobacco smoke and spilled beers.
=> Ladies need to avoid blouses so low cut that upon bending over they provide a good view of their cleavage. If you want to be taken seriously in business, displaying your physical attributes is inappropriate.
=> Similarly, wearing t-shirts that feature political slogans of any kind should be avoided. You might be a republican and proud of your Bushisms and thus wear them on your shirts, but if your boss is a democrat it is a foregone conclusion just who will not get that big promotion.
=> Last but not least, anything that has holes, an overabundance of rhinestones or sown on pearls, and - for the gentlemen - pants that are being belted below the buttocks must be avoided at all costs. The latter, actually, should be avoided in all settings.
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