If your corporate fashion style is to “flaunt it if you got it,” then it should remain in your personal wardrobe space. Not in the workspaces of corporate america! Baring it all underneath that daring uniform, will warrant uncharacteristic behavior to a prospective employer whose looking for a serious competitor. Even worse, it could get you fired. That means you must put an end to all your fashionable mishaps and go with a style adorned by a professional woman!
Here’s a few lessons on how to dress appropriately for the office:
Rule#1: Wear business formal, business casual or casual attire to work
Your polished image says a lot about your character when you walk into a corporate office. A natural turn-on in the workforce is opting for business formal, business casual or casual attire since it shows a level of class and competence in your field. Black dress shoes are preferably worn with the entire wardrobe, except on some Fridays. Usually, a company will permit you to wear sneakers or a comfortable shoe. Your ability to professionally hold your own, speaks volumes about the kind of business woman you are.
Rule#2: Refrain from less distracting colors
The pet-peeve in corporate america is bearing bright, mismatched patterns, or animal prints that are unflattering in a woman’s closet. Purely, it detracts from the business wardrobe and makes you look unprofessional without having to try to hard. Instead, go with soft or solid choices which are appealing and appropriate for work.
Rule#3: Bargain with smaller jewelry accessories
If you have a jewelry fetish that doesn’t go unnoticed, you should bargain with smaller accessories rather than wearing every such item from head to toe. Dressing for success in the work department includes wearing small earrings (or tiny hoops or studs), single braclets and/or a wristwrist for keeping track of time.
Rule#4: Pay attention to detail in the hair, nails and makeup
What constitutes a mindful worker is in the details of the hair, nails and makeup. The typical hairstyle for work is pulling the hair back into a tight bun. Keep nails filed down to a minimum and/or polished with basic or solid colors which are manicured and/or pedicured. And makeup should always be simple and treated in the right way. It ties into your orderly fashion sense.
Rule#5: Work clothes should be worn with finesse
There is an exception to the rule when you put on work clothes that look bedraggled and slouchy. In this manner, no one at the office will take you seriously as you go on about your business. Work clothes in general should be pressed and worn with finesse. Avoid unripped pantyhose, oversized clothing, form-fitting shirts or pants or unusual stain marks that attract attention.
Rule#6: Keep a small collection of basic handbags, clutches or purses
A simple handbag that matches your business wardrobe is great to carry into the office. Keep a collection of basic handbags, clutches or purses that are suited for the the corporate fashion etiquette your workplace.
