What to wear to work

tsur · 07-04-2004

I usually dress down for work, because I work with kids and I am out for a promotion, so I am constantly talking to people who I want to make a good impression on.

So I need lots of clothes that are casual yet important looking.

Also what should I wear to an interview? I was thinking a line skirt sort of black and white tweed and a white button down tee and maybe a cardigan with either boots or pumps. I guess you would need pics to really know what i'm talking about

So what do you wear to work?

exdesigner · 08-04-2004

I work in a corporate-ish atmosphere so I try to wear either suits or assemble outfits that are suity looking, like trousers, a shell and a cardigan, things along the line like that. The outfit you described sounds nice for an interview. Personally I try not to look so cookie cutter (like all navy head to toe) unless you are going into a really conservative firm.

But I like the outfit you described.

enrichi · 08-04-2004

I'm pretty lucky in that I can wear whatever I want, as long as my bathing-suit areas are covered. What you described sounds like something that I would wear to work on a normal day. I wear a lot of blouses with jeans and little heels, or boots and skirts with more casual (but still fitted,) tops

If you want to land somewhere between conservative and casual, maybe you could try clothes with a more traditional and structured feel to them, but in lighter weight or unusual fabrics. Or you could try the opposite, like a nice linen or wool pant with a more casual cut.

chanel_girl · 08-04-2004

I work as a buyer for Dolce & Gabbana so really I can wear anything I like

Spacemiu · 08-04-2004

old jeans and an old t shirt

tott · 09-04-2004

I work with computers/software, and you know what these people look like... :P

I'm always casual, I practically always wear jeans/trousers with some kind of wool/cashmere sweaters. For summer, cotton instead of wool, as well as linen shirts.

Harvz88 · 09-04-2004

I'm interning at a law firm in london this summer, and I'm really wondering what sort of shoes I should wear. I'm 16- do I have to wear pumps?!

I'm so so worried about this whole dress code thing... PLEASE HELP ME

ahhGucci · 09-04-2004

A law firm. I doub't pumps would be suitable. Probably some low loafers or anything black and leather. Your best bet would be to Dress conservatively. Wear a blouse, and a long skirt (or trousers if you prefer

)
They should send you the dress code really. If you are doing this for work experience, there mght be a pack you recieve with this sort of information inside.
Best of luck

Miss New York · 09-04-2004

I try to wear something that says New York. I think gray and black is always a safe bet for a woman in an office. It can be a sexy cut or a lush fabric, but if you keep the colors tame, then it's always appropriate for an office. Here is one of my picks (Madge, of course).

purplelucrezia · 09-04-2004

Magazines like In Style seem to have a lot of articles on this type of thing. I'd pick one up and check out their suggestions. By the way, in your case I would advise being over-dressed than under.

dgie · 09-04-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by ahhGucci@Apr 9th, 2004 - 11:12 am
A law firm. I doub't pumps would be suitable. Probably some low loafers or anything black and leather. Your best bet would be to Dress conservatively. Wear a blouse, and a long skirt (or trousers if you prefer )
They should send you the dress code really. If you are doing this for work experience, there mght be a pack you recieve with this sort of information inside.
Best of luck

Actually, I'm an attorney with a large law firm and pumps are definately acceptable. So are slingbacks, loafers, boots (with pants), and mules. The rule of thumb is not to wear sandals and don't wear ridiculously high heels. I would say 3 inches and under is a safe bet.
Also, I doubt they will send you anythign about the dress code, but they should tell you whether the dress is business or business casual. This shouldn't have any impact on what shoes you wear though.

noni · 31-05-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by chanel_girl@Apr 8th, 2004 - 4:03 pm
I work as a buyer for Dolce & Gabbana so really I can wear anything I like

Lucky you.. I wanna work in Ralph Lauren as a buyer too

noni · 31-05-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss New York@Apr 9th, 2004 - 3:10 pm
I try to wear something that says New York. I think gray and black is always a safe bet for a woman in an office. It can be a sexy cut or a lush fabric, but if you keep the colors tame, then it's always appropriate for an office. Here is one of my picks (Madge, of course).

what's the typical New York working dress like?

I'm fan of Friends & Sex and the city

purplelucrezia · 16-06-2004

I'll probably never end up wearing anything like this for work, but I thought that the suits here were just so completely pretty and well pulled together.

http://www.demarchelier.net/fashion/hb0895..._chicstrip.html

Alejandro · 16-06-2004

What I dont wear to work

FAQ	Calendar	Search	Today's Posts	Mark Forums Read	Rules	Links	Mobile	How to Join

16-06-2004	15
Alejandro & b Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MIAMI Gender: homme Posts: 14,092	What I dont wear to work __________________ Homosexuality is God's way of insuring that the truly gifted aren't burdened with children.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-04-2004	1
tsur windowshopping Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 23	What to wear to work I usually dress down for work, because I work with kids and I am out for a promotion, so I am constantly talking to people who I want to make a good impression on. So I need lots of clothes that are casual yet important looking. Also what should I wear to an interview? I was thinking a line skirt sort of black and white tweed and a white button down tee and maybe a cardigan with either boots or pumps. I guess you would need pics to really know what i'm talking about So what do you wear to work?

08-04-2004	2
exdesigner windowshopping Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.Y.C. Gender: femme Posts: 46	I work in a corporate-ish atmosphere so I try to wear either suits or assemble outfits that are suity looking, like trousers, a shell and a cardigan, things along the line like that. The outfit you described sounds nice for an interview. Personally I try not to look so cookie cutter (like all navy head to toe) unless you are going into a really conservative firm. But I like the outfit you described. __________________ "Your clothing should be loose enough to show you're a lady and tight enough to show you're a woman."

08-04-2004	3
enrichi front row Join Date: Nov 2003 Gender: femme Posts: 335	I'm pretty lucky in that I can wear whatever I want, as long as my bathing-suit areas are covered. What you described sounds like something that I would wear to work on a normal day. I wear a lot of blouses with jeans and little heels, or boots and skirts with more casual (but still fitted,) tops If you want to land somewhere between conservative and casual, maybe you could try clothes with a more traditional and structured feel to them, but in lighter weight or unusual fabrics. Or you could try the opposite, like a nice linen or wool pant with a more casual cut.

08-04-2004	4
chanel_girl Melody Nelson Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Vancouver canada Gender: femme Posts: 2,876	I work as a buyer for Dolce & Gabbana so really I can wear anything I like __________________ "Love is patient, love is kind."

08-04-2004	5
Spacemiu V.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Gender: homme Posts: 9,450	old jeans and an old t shirt __________________ Oceans of angels, oceans of stars

09-04-2004	6
tott slightly dizzy Join Date: Aug 2002 Gender: homme Posts: 4,261	I work with computers/software, and you know what these people look like... :P I'm always casual, I practically always wear jeans/trousers with some kind of wool/cashmere sweaters. For summer, cotton instead of wool, as well as linen shirts. __________________ What a strange power there is in clothing. Isaac Bashevis Singer

09-04-2004	7
Harvz88 rising star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boston Gender: femme Posts: 169	I'm interning at a law firm in london this summer, and I'm really wondering what sort of shoes I should wear. I'm 16- do I have to wear pumps?! I'm so so worried about this whole dress code thing... PLEASE HELP ME __________________ Carrie: How about I read you a little bit of my favorite poetry? Aleksandr: Please. Carrie: [Reads from Vogue] "Cocktails at Tiffanys calls for classic charm. Oscar de la Renta sleeveless silk full skirted dress with black patent leather bow belt." Now that is pure poetry.

09-04-2004	8
ahhGucci V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6,495	A law firm. I doub't pumps would be suitable. Probably some low loafers or anything black and leather. Your best bet would be to Dress conservatively. Wear a blouse, and a long skirt (or trousers if you prefer ) They should send you the dress code really. If you are doing this for work experience, there mght be a pack you recieve with this sort of information inside. Best of luck

09-04-2004	10
purplelucrezia V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2003 Gender: femme Posts: 15,792	Magazines like In Style seem to have a lot of articles on this type of thing. I'd pick one up and check out their suggestions. By the way, in your case I would advise being over-dressed than under. __________________ (\_/) (O.o) (> <) This is Bunny. Copy Bunny into your signature to help him on his way to world domination.