Ever since I started working at a company with a "business casual" dress code I have developed a new pet peeve...people who wear clothes to work that are so extremely far from business casual it is almost obscene. We are working at a conservative financial company and people really should make a little effort to fit the part. As much as I would love to wear whatever I want I think about where I work when I am shopping and getting dressed.
Our company's definition of business casual is pretty loose, the only things they are really stringent on for women are jeans and shoes that go between your toes (i.e. flip flops and their dressier friends.)
Just because the definition is loose however does not mean you should wear any of the following:1) Crocs---I love crocs for around the house but not for work
2) Yoga Pants---they are not the same as dress pants folks, and wearing them with a button-down shirt doesn't change that.
3) Leggings under skirts or dresses---I have no problem with this outside of work but please not a work, tights are much more appropriate.
4) Super tight or low cut tops---you are at work...need I say more?
5) Sneakers---I understand some people have back problems or whatever but there are a lot of options out there that are comfortable and look much better with dress clothes. My mom goes to The Walking Company for her shoes and while they may not be the height of fashion they are waaay better then sneakers.
I buy the majority of my work wardrobe at The Limited, they have amazing sales and cupons and it's a great place to buy essentials as well as fun pieces to mix in. Limited also has awesome jewlrey that can jazz up an otherwise boring work ensemble.
Target and Old Navy are also great for work clothes. Sometimes when I am bored with my clothes I can go in there and pick up a few things for cheap.
Here are a couple of looks I created on Polyvore with clothes from Target and Old Navy, both of them would be cute for work in the Spring and include items that could be mixed and matched with other things.
For more Fashion Friday fun head over to Big Mama's blog! I am off to my alma mater for the weekend, hope you all have a happy Friday!
2 comments:
Ha, I like this post and your blog. Hope the internet situation at work gets better soon!!!!!
cute outfits! I know what you mean about people using more of the "casual" and not enough of the "business", my last job was definetely like that. At least YOU have good taste! :)
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