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Sometimes Professionals Confuse “Dressy” and “Inappropriate”
It’s important to think thru the business-appropriate nature of what you are wearing (for example, thinking a dress you wore out to a club is acceptable to wear to an interview, or wearing a top that shows too much cleavage or your stomach).
SharpHeels Guideline – Learn what is never appropriate at the office:
1. Cleavage tops – It is never appropriate to show too much cleavage at the office. Fortunately, adding a camisole and a blazer or black cardigan can make an “evening” blouse workplace appropriate, but don’t force an evening look for the day. If the top has too much cleavage or is see through, then keep it out of the office. Black Camisoles & Black Blazers
2. Mini Skirts – The name says it all – “mini” is just too short for the office. Instead buy a pencil or an A-line skirt that hits just above the knee. Add a great pair of heels to add some sass, but keep those pumps under 4 inches in heel height. Pencil Skirts
3. Platform Heels – also known as (a.k.a) – Hooker Shoes – Let’s be honest: 4 inches is as high as you should ever go at the office. Typically, most heels should be 3-4 inches, max. You can add some flair with color pumps – burgundy or cobalt blue pumps look great with an A-line black flare dress. Black Classic Pumps
4. Too Clingy – Your office apparel should be flattering – form-fitting is fine, but too tight and you look like a stuffed sausage or a “woman of the night” – i.e. it’s definitely no longer appropriate or flattering. Instead, wear a figure flattering A-line dress that you will look great in and still be appropriate for the office. Add some accessories to add some color and flare. A-Line Black Dresses
Remember: Never, ever wear something too tight, too short, or show any cleavage tops.
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Sometimes professionals confuse “dressy” and “inappropriate”
It’s important to think thru the business-appropriate nature of what you are wearing (for example, thinking a dress you wore out to a club is acceptable to wear to an interview, or wearing a top that shows too much cleavage or your stomach).
SharpHeels Guideline – Learn what is never appropriate at the office:
1. Cleavage Tops – It is never appropriate to show too much cleavage at the office. Fortunately, adding a camisole and a blazer or black cardigan can make an “evening” blouse workplace appropriate, but don’t force an evening look for the day. If the top has too much cleavage or is see through, then keep it out of the office. Black Camisoles & Black Blazer
2. Mini Skirts – The name says it all – “mini” is just too short for the office. Instead buy a pencil or an A-line skirt that hits just above the knee. Add a great pair of heels to add some sass, but keep those pumps under 4 inches in heel height. Pencil Skirts
3. Platform Heels – a.k.a – Hooker Heels – Let’s be honest: 4 inches is as high as you should ever go at the office. Typically, most heels should be 3-4 inches, max. You can add some flair with color pumps – burgundy or cobalt blue pumps look great with an A-line black flare dress. Classic Black Pumps
4. Too Clingy – Your office apparel should be flattering – form-fitting is fine, but too tight and you look like a “woman of the night” – i.e. it’s definitely not appropriate or flattering. Instead wear a figure flattering A-line dress that you will look great in and still be appropriate for the office. Add some accessories to add some color and flare. A-Line Black Dresses
Remember: Never, ever wear something too tight, too short, or shows cleavage.
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