Avoid These 10 Runway Trends at the Office No Matter How Great They Look On the Runway
Just because a trend is having its heyday on the runway doesn’t mean you can catwalk it down your office’s hallway. While fashionistas might recognize your daring wardrobe as the latest thing, it’s not worth risking your professional appearance.
Here are some recent fads that deserve no time in the office:
1. Sneakers with a Wedge
It doesn’t matter if style mavens like Kate Bosworth and Jessica Alba wear these: these “hightops meet heels” are not for work.
2. Crop Tops
Crop tops are back and often paired with a high-waisted skirt. Even though this look can be accomplished with minimum mid-riff, shirts worn at work should always fall below the belly button.
3. Sheer Tops
Black bra, neon bra, matching bra – it doesn’t matter. No co-worker should be able to mention the color of your unmentionables. If you can’t stop from wearing your favorite sheer top to work, pair it with a camisole to keep your colleagues guessing.
4. Leather Shorts
Although the leather shorts trend can be done tastefully, shorts don’t belong in your business wardrobe. Forbes recently offered suggestions on how to wear the material professionally.
5. Overalls
Magically the dungarees have found their way off the farm and into fashion magazines. This garment, originally created to protect clothing when working, will only protect you from a promotion at any workplace that doesn’t involve livestock.
6. Inappropriate Sheer Paneling
A safe measure to take is if your outfit requires special undergarments, then it should not be worn at work. Stars like Gwyneth Paltrow have embraced sheer paneling on the red carpet, but the look is not welcomed at your company.
7. Ear Cuffs
Another 90’s trend that has returned, cuffs are once again donning the ears of some of the most fashionable. These statement pieces are a little too bold, however, and can be distracting and too costume-like.
8. Gladiator Boots
In general, no professional attire should be best described as “strappy.” These faddish boots are no exception.
9. Clear Handbags
Although this accessory is only as risqué as what you put in it, clear handbags are too casual to bring to the office. Avoid this trend unless your work specifically requires it for security purposes.
10. Violet Lipstick
Darker lipsticks, red eyeshadow, and the general “vamp” look have emerged from the goth clubs and into daylight once again, but this look is a little too edgy to be worn nine to five.
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