What the heck is work appropriate?
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| top: UO (try this one to get fired), shoes: Joe's Jeans, skirt: Forever 21 (similar & here) |
I mean, is there even such a thing? Because I can't imagine that Hooter's uniforms have much in common with the haughty ensembles found on Capitol Hill.
And even when something is technically "appropriate", I'm beginning to realize that it might not be appropriate for the specific office in question.
Case in point: my creative little get-ups are not really makin' me a ton of friends at work.
Nor are the countless skirts that I'm suddenly realizing fall more than slightly outside of the "within 2 inches of the knee" requisite length.
Which is annoying. Especially since I feel like if you're happy and confident in what you're wearing, you'll not only do your job better, but interact with others in a much more influential manner.
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| This is me being influential. |
So what if I do it while I'm sporting a questionably high slit, spandex skirt, and teeny-bopper French text tee?
Ah well. I guess I'll just have to start my own multi-billion dollar company and institute a wear-what-makes-you-feel-good dress policy.
Until then, I'll just keep wearing stuff like this and coping with the disapproving stares.
C'est la vie.
Cheers.
way to keep rockin' it!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that the only person I have to answer to for workplace dresscodes is my baby boy! I feel your struggle though because most jobs I worked never appreciated my style, you keep doing you and if you do start your own company I will join you in your quest to have everyone look their best haha!
ReplyDeletePs the tshirt with the skirt and edgy shoes is just the perfect outfit to me!!
Brooke @ what2wear
I love the look – the tee is the perfect balance to the skirt. I'm of the opinion that most office places could use a little shaking up (I mean, do they expect us all to dress exactly the same?) so I'd say keep up the good work. And remind them of your excellent point that when you're confident in what you're wearing, you do your job better. Not much arguing with that.
ReplyDeleteSea and Swank
I love the tee - Damn, Urban does a good tee. Yeah, I hear ya - I'm thankful to not exist and dwell in the corporate world, but when I did I know I was constantly pushing the envelope and feeling a little irresponsible and unprofessional in the process. Me thinks that was just that old mentality of what was/is considered to be "work appropriate", and the random disapproving looks from my elders getting to me (especially the women, in fact! Come to think of it, WTH ladies? How's about a little support!).
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www.iloveublank.blogspot.com
LOVE this outfit! i used to work in corporate fashion and was brought to tears by the vp when she reprimanded me for wearing white tights and cowboy boots. i'm realizing now that you probably need to see the boots in question to side with me on this one but trust me they were great. you're so right that fashion is supposed to make you feel great so why should we have to care about what vps and coworkers think of our outfits if we're looking good, feeling good, and working hard? start the company and start the feel good revolution now!
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www.farandwildjewelry.blogspot.com
This is a great look. I'm lucky enough to work in a place where I can wear what I want. The beauty of that is that I don't dress risky (in the fact that I don't show skin) so it all works out perfectly :) The reason I started my blog is because of this exact thing! I had to wear a uniform to work and I HATED it.
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hmm i have the same problem at the office... i just ignore it or wear tights.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
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Haha! Now that sounds like an idea I can get behind...I hate dress codes, because they just stunt creativity ;-/
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Miranda
love your skirt and those shoes are so amaze!!! xO!
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i absolutely agree about interacting with others in a much more influential manner
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