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Posted on October 24, 2007 by Jason Petrina | Posted under Business
Tips for Dressing Appropriately in the Workplace
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For men, the safest bet for dressing appropriately for your industry is to observe the way others on your level dress. You will not be expected to match the level of dressiness that the CEOs invoke but you should dress comparably to your peers. In general, a jacket and tie are not necessary unless you hold a management position. If you are a high level employee, take your queue from how your peers in the office dress. If they wear a suit and tie then you should as well. For the most part a business casual look that includes khakis or dress pants, paired with a long sleeve button down shirt in a solid or muted stripe, with leather shoes and a leather belt is the appropriate attire. Polo shirts may also be acceptable if the atmosphere is even more relaxed. The key to dressing appropriately in an office environment is to dress similarly to other employees on your level. Women should also be careful to not dress inappropriately for the workplace. Skirts and pants are both appropriate for women in the workplace but neither should be excessively tight. Additionally, skirts should be long enough so that they don't expose your thighs when you are seated. Subtle slits in skirt that make it easier to walk or sit are appropriate but slits that are exclusively for the purpose of revealing your legs are not appropriate in the workplace. Tailored button down shirts as well as sweaters and sweater sets are all appropriate for women in the workplace. Appropriate fabrics include silks, cottons and blends but velvets and metallic fabrics should be avoided. Again the fit should not be overly tight and the neckline should not be too revealing. Heels are appropriate footwear in an office environment but the heel should not be too high or too wide. Cosmetics applied in a natural way can help you to polish your look but care should be taken to avoid applying your make-up in an overly dramatic fashion. For both men and women, neatness is very important to dressing appropriately in the workplace. Jewelry that is gaudy should be avoided and you should stick with more conservative pieces. Hair should be well groomed and fixed in a manner that is neat and tidy. For men, facial hair may be acceptable but it should always be well groomed. Clothes should be neatly pressed and in good repair. Clothes that become worn and start to show signs of age should be eliminated from your office wear rotation. It is important that you present a neat appearance that is similar to the appearance of your peers. Many offices now permit business casual attire in the workplace but this is not permission to dress sloppily or to not be careful about grooming. Both men and women should take care to uphold an appearance that presents an image of a capable professional. The simplest tip for dressing appropriately in the workplace is to observe your peers and emulate their appearance. About The Author: Jason Petrina is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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