What not to wear in office!
9 Dresses that are hampering your promotion at workplace
None of these outfits will result in a promotion for you. Discover which unexpected elements are destroying your credibility at work.
- Flip flops
In a laid-back business, sandals might be appropriate, but flip-flops are inappropriate. The flip-flop is an additional candidate for reduction. Maybe it's the constant clippity clop of the heel hitting the sole. Or perhaps it's the brazen showing of feet. In either case, you wouldn't try to pass off a bikini wrap as a skirt while wearing it to work. Similar to how flip-flops aren't really sandals.
- Clothing that doesn’t fit.
Even while well-fitting clothing is essential in a professional setting, it can be difficult to part with favourite pieces when you've significantly gained or lost weight. Unintentionally, parts of our bodies that we don't reveal in a professional situation are exposed.
- Graphic tees.
Never wear to work, generally speaking. Including Casual Friday. Avoid using Casual Friday as an excuse to dress as you would for a picnic or at a nightclub. You'll be at work. Friday just means that you don't have to wear a stuffy suit or an itchy pencil skirt (if your workplace allows casual Friday). Once more, more on this soon.
- Any soiled, tattered, or wrinkled clothing
Examine your wardrobe critically and toss everything you wouldn't purchase from a store right now. Please don't forget to use your iron or steamer and stay away from wearing stained clothing in addition to avoiding clothes that are ready to be put out to pasture. To be honest, we all have bad days, but try to stay away from this if you can.
- Distracting makeup
I enjoy a good cat-eye when it comes to eyeliner. I enjoy playing around with burgundy lipstick. I would have more gold medals than Phelps and Bolt if contouring was an Olympic sport (just kidding, but it's a lot of fun to do). I'm also very pleased with myself for finally mastering the sought-after smokey eye. Even though I adore MAC and Sephora, I don't use my makeup skills at work. Lipstick with vibrant colors—purple, blue, etc. It's simply not appropriate to wear distracting makeup to work (especially red). Instead, choose a more natural appearance.
- Strong cologne
Regardless of how pleasant the smell may be, you want to be remembered for your work, not your perfume. Wear only a tiny spritz of cologne if you choose to, so the aroma isn't overbearing. When you walk into a room, you don't want people to start coughing uncontrollably.
- Running shoes
In certain workplaces, sneakers are OK as long as you pick the right style. In some more informal environments, casual sneakers that are more about fashion than running ability may be OK, but keep your gym shoes.
- Thin leggings
We have a serious issue if you need me to explain this to you.
- Spaghetti straps or strapless tops
Straps that are absent or almost invisible could cause some curious looks, and not in a good manner. "I once had a Skype call with someone who was wearing a strapless shirt. Because of how the camera was set up and the fact that she was in her office, she appeared to be naked, claims Karen Russo, president of the executive search business K. Russo Consulting. "It had an odd appearance. It is crucial to be prepared to appear polished and professional, even if you don't see them frequently.
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