7 Things You Should Never, Ever Wear To The Office
Last week, we talked about what you ladies wear to work, and the range of answers totally surprised me
scarpe gucci, from the standard "business casual" to "scrubs" to "18th century clothes" (yup, really--that's commenter sefost!). But no matter how buttoned-up or laid back your office is, there are a few things beyond the obvious that your boss should never
borse belstaff, ever see you wearing...
1. An "I'm With Stupid" T-shirt (or any similarly silly expression printed on cotton): You may have played on the "Coed Naked Beer Pong" team in college--or um, just bought the uniform--but that doesn't mean your superior needs to know about it. If you're allowed to wear T-shirts to work, keep them clean (as in, laundered) and clean (as in, appropriate). Stick with well-pressed solids and save your "Sh*t Happens" tops for weekends.
2. Flip flops. They're great for the beach
spyder down jacket, the pool, and running errands. But the obnoxious sound and inherent casual-ness of flip flops makes them total no-nos for the office--even if you don't have a dress code.
3. Anything that makes you stop and think, "Is this too much cleavage?" If you're asking yourself that question then yes, yes it is. You want to get ahead at work for your brainy brilliance and unstoppable drive, not your willingness to reveal skin.
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4. Shorts that are shorter than a couple of inches above your knees. In most cases, I'd say shorts should come right to the knee for the office. But we've recently seen some Best Dressed Readers who looked totally appropriate in their slightly-shorter versions, so I'd say follow Susan's mom's rule--no shorter than the ends of your fingertips when your arms are down at your sides, please!
5. Exposed bra straps (or any part of your bra, for that matter): In a word--DON'T.
6. Loud bangle bracelets: In my book, these are almost as bad as too much strong perfume or re-heating last night's salmon in the shared office microwave. A workspace is communal (and in many cases, open), so your fellow cube dwellers definitely won't appreciate their 3pm conference call being interrupted by the clackety-clack of your costume jewelry.
7. Anything you'd wear to work out. Sweatpants, sports bras, yoga tops
Burberry τιμες, and hoodies are all fine if you're a personal trainer, but anyone who works in an office should save those for when they're Sweatin' to the Oldies. If your office is really, really casual and comfort is key, go for a pair of plain black leggings with a long cardigan that covers your tush, a pair of ballet flats, and simple
schoenen yves saint laurent, chic accessories.
So ladies...what's on your forbidden list of things you'd never be caught dead wearing to work? Anything I left off that's totally office-inappropriate? Discuss!
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