When it comes to your career, the image you're projecting at work makes a difference in how far you're going to get in the company," he says. Kelly, who regularly advises major corporations on workplace attire, offered the following sartorial dos and don'ts for the warm weather months.
One caveat: Individual industries may skew more casually ad agencies and other creative outlets or more formally law and accounting firms.
But one rule fits all professions: "If you don't look like management material, you'll never get into a management position," Kelly says.
Check out the Kelly's following tips for what to wear to work and—just as important—what not to wear to work. Great, you know what to wear to work, but now do you need some help finding the work part? Join Monster for free today. A couple of weeks ago, a reporter was denied entry into the "Speaker's Lobby " for wearing a sleeveless blouse. This is an ornate area with a stricter dress code than the rest of the Capitol.
The Hill said that there has been an influx of new reporters who were not aware of the longstanding traditions surrounding this area of the building, but in their defense, the rules are a bit vague. It's a coat and tie for men and "appropriate" dress for women. One part of a dress code that people don't quite understand is that a clear dress code puts everyone on an equal playing field. As The Hill pointed out, there were lots of new reporters who didn't know what was and what was inappropriate, and since there was no clearly written dress code, the new reporters, apparently, guessed wrong.
What could have been explained with a simple, clearly stated dress code, was handed down in tradition. If you choose to go against the tradition, you often receive consequences. In most of the world, it means people silently judge you. In the Speaker's Lobby, it means you get kicked out. Even if you want people to not judge you for your clothing choice, they do judge you for your clothing choice. However, there are several questions that you'll want to ask to determine if this type of dress is right for your particular workplace.
Exploring the guidelines for your individual job will give you a good idea of whether you can wear a sleeveless dress to work. Consider these questions as you're deciding what to wear. The first consideration when you're selecting appropriate attire for your workplace is the official dress code. Unfortunately, this isn't always as detailed as it could be. Men often have an easier time than women. A suit and tie is a very clear and achievable dress code for a man.
If your employer's dress code is casual or business casual, a sleeveless dress should be fine. If you're asked to wear more professional attire, you may need to add a blazer or cardigan in some environments. Simply having a cardigan on hand will offer a quick solution if a superior questions the appropriateness of your attire. Company culture isn't spelled out as clearly as a dress code, but understanding this aspect of the business will give you a good idea about what type of attire is acceptable.
If the culture is formal and refined, you may need to be wary of the type of sleeveless dress that you wear. But experts say the heat isn't an excuse to dress inappropriately. According to managers and fashion and etiquette experts, these 14 fashion offenders flip flops! It's finally time to break out your summer garb. Tank tops or halters. Bare midriffs.
And no cut-offs, ever. Anything you bought for the beach or swimming pool. Anything strapless. Flip flops. Socks with sandals. Yoga pants. Visible underwear. Unbuttoned shirts. Sunglasses indoors. Anything sheer.
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