People might not think you seem professional at work if you wear any of the ten items I’m going to discuss.
Let’s begin by talking about what not to wear to work.
Revealing Clothes
Wearing something revealing will make you appear unprofessional.
Too much cleavage, something too short, too sheer, anything backless, anything that displays your stomach like a crop top, in general, anything that shows a lot of skin falls into this category.
It’s completely improper for an office setting.
All those little skirts, mini dresses, and other clothes that may be fashionable, but are not appropriate for a professional setting. They should not be worn to work.
Casual Clothing
This may appear to be self-evident, but believe me when I say that we still see people make this error in every office.
I’m talking about dressing too casually for work, such as wearing your yoga pants or leggings, or wearing something that looks like a pajama,.
Even if you have a more relaxed office dress code, it doesn’t matter if some employees wear sweatpants and others wear lounge wear because it’s so improper for work. It doesn’t matter how relaxed your workplace is, it’s still too casual.
All I’m suggesting is that, even if your workplace has a casual dress code, you should dress up a little.
You are not required to wear a suit to work, but you are not permitted to wear your workout clothes.
Sleeveless Outfit
The third option is for someone in a higher-level position or who works in an environment with a rigorous dress code.
Remember that different offices and firms will have different types of office cultures, as well as dress codes. This holds true for a variety of occupations.
But there is one thing that is, in general, a formality, and that is that a lady should never wear a sleeveless garment.
Even if it’s summer and hot outside, she must cover her shoulders at all times at work.
Of course, this can present issues throughout the summer because what will we do? It’s possible that we won’t want to wear anything with sleeves.
We might want to wear something with a little spaghetti strap or something like that.
My advise is to avoid spaghetti straps, camis, off-the-shoulder tops, and tube tops.
If it’s hot outside, always wear a short sleeved shirt. Wear longer sleeves if the weather isn’t too hot.
However, if you feel too hot, why not choose a fabric that is more lightweight and breathable but does not compensate on the shoulder?
Because you should not be wearing shoulder-less cuts in a formal setting.
Too Tight
Wear something that isn’t overly tight. What does being too tight mean?
It’s a sex symbol. It signals sensuality and seduction, and we don’t want to bring any of that energy into the office because we aren’t here to discuss sex.
We’ve come to work and to conduct ourselves in a professional manner. We’ve come to have people take us seriously and not have random views about us.
A pencil skirt, for example, is quite good for the office, but there are various sorts of pencil skirts.
There are these incredibly sexy, tight pencil skirts that are very tempting and will make the man wonder who that girl is.
Then there’s the one that’s a little looser, a little straighter, and isn’t even talking about sex. Perhaps your grandmother could wear it.
So that’s the kind of pencil skirt we’d like to wear to the office. Not that you have to look like a grandmother today, but you shouldn’t sex it up at work. It’s a complete no-no.
The same is true if you want to wear any type of dress. There will be no bodycon dresses, tight dresses, or pencil dresses. If you’re going to wear a pencil dress, make sure it’s one with a more office-appropriate cut.
Visible Underwear
This should not be worn to work.
This will not only make you appear unprofessional, but it will also make your appearance appear cheap.
I’m referring to having visible undergarments, such as a sheer top that reveals the bra you’re wearing beneath.
Because the fabric is so thin or light, you might be able to see a little bit of the lace poking through the fabric if you’re wearing a lace bra.
Let’s say you’re wearing something that shows off your bra straps, or you’re wearing a pair of trousers. And you can see your thong peeping up as soon as you bend over for something.
Ladies, things like that. It’s all in the small print. Then there’s the workplace space; it’s critical to consider these elements because it’s completely improper otherwise. It takes away your professionalism.
Damaged Garments
Any worn or torn clothing will make you appear unprofessional. Any semblance of professionalism will go in an instant.
When I say damaged garments, I mean when you haven’t steamed or ironed your shirt, or when you arrive at work with a wrinkled shirt. That isn’t going to come out as professional.
Let’s say you’re wearing a stained, filthy top. Maybe you forgot there was a small hole in it, or there are some threads poking through, or it just looks worn out and old.
What kind of impression do you want to make in that regard? Do you believe others will think, “Oh, what a well-dressed professional employee I’m dealing with here,” or “This entrepreneur appears to be really successful?”
No, women, it makes you appear impoverished and cheap.
Jeans
Wearing jeans to work is not a good idea.
The only exception is if you work in a more relaxed, casual office setting where there isn’t really a dress code at all.
Then go ahead and wear jeans, but try to go for something darker, like dark blue or black or white.
White jeans always look more dressed up than regular jeans, so they can look excellent.
Rip jeans are obviously inappropriate for the workplace. Jean shorts are likewise a no-no. Or any type of embroidered, gilded, or bejeweled jeans.
If you have to wear jeans, less is more. However, I would not advise any of you females to wear jeans in general. It is inadequate in an office setting.
High-Heeled Shoes
Too-high heels should be avoided.
I’m referring to heels that are more than eight centimeters high. They are forbidden in the workplace.
You can’t wear heels that are 10 centimeters, 11 centimeters, or 12 cm high. It’s not a good idea.
Remember to keep it low under eight centimeters. If you’re not sure, go with a lesser number simply to be cautious.
You never wear stilettos to the office or during the day. or anything with a high heel.
Sandals
Continuing with shoes, did you know that you should always wear closed shoes in a formal workplace setting?
You are not permitted to wear sandals at any time. When I mention sandals, I’m referring to any open-toed footwear, including flip-flops, mules, and conventional sandals.
If you’re wearing heels, pumps are OK for the office. If you don’t want to wear heels, a pair of ballerinas will suffice.
If you don’t want to wear heels, I think a great tiny kitten heel in a pump is perfectly appropriate for the office.
Heavy Makeup
Last but not least, wearing heavy makeup in the office is frowned upon and considered inappropriate. That appears to be extremely unprofessional.
Keep your makeup simple and elegant. Less is more in this case.
There will be no heavy eyeshadow. Try to avoid using any eyeshadows at all. Maybe a smidgeon of eyeliner so it’s barely visible, but nothing more.
Keep things as simple as possible.
If you must apply foundation, avoid using heavy layers and contouring. Make it appear to be invisible.
Make sure you’re not doing those incredibly harsh brows that we see so many fails on the internet if you’re going to do your eyebrows.
Also, keep the lipstick to a minimum. Wearing red lipstick to work is not a good idea. It’s not a good idea. Put on something that is fairly neutral.
These are some of my recommendations for what not to wear to work.
I’d like to see you all get promoted. I wish you to have great success in your career.
However, you must dress and appear appropriately because, regrettably, we live in a society where first impressions are so important. As a result, make sure to keep it classy.
