1. Her underwear/bra strap is showing.
Even something as seemingly innocent as a camisole peeking out from an open blouse can read as inappropriate in an office environment, especially if it has little spaghetti straps or lace detailing that make it look especially like lingerie.
Even something as seemingly innocent as a camisole peeking out from an open blouse can read as inappropriate in an office environment, especially if it has little spaghetti straps or lace detailing that make it look especially like lingerie.
Fix: Cover it up!
Look at yourself in the mirror. Turn around. Stretch. Reach. Bend over. If at any point your bra strap pops out or you catch a glimpse of your shapewear peeking below the hem of your skirt, it's probably a good idea to change. Even if the exposed undergarment in question isn't sexy, the fact that it's visible makes you look sloppy and that's not the impression you want to give to a potential employer.
2. Her shirt/skirt/dress/whatever is see-through.
Depending on the office you work in, even wearing a sheer blouse over a neutral bra or camisole can end up looking inappropriate. The fact is, even a little bit of transparency can be a distraction and you never want your clothes to be a distraction.
Fix: Stick to sturdy fabrics and knits, and stay away from anything flimsy.
And make sure any under layers you wear are smooth so they don't cause awkward ripples and bumps in your clothing.
3. You're trying to do a whole day-to-night thing.
When you are at work, you should dress for work. Period. Dressing for whatever you have going on outside the office just gives the impression that work is not your number-one priority, and that is only going to hurt you in a highly competitive job market.
Fix: Save the day-to-night stuff for after you actually have a job.
Push that dinner reservation of yours to 9:00 so you have time to go home and get dressed after work. And don't even think about bringing a change of clothes to the office and getting dressed in the bathroom.
4. Her hair is wet and it's not even raining outside.
How do you expect your boss to trust you to complete important tasks when you can't even manage to wake up in time to wash and blow-dry your own hair?
How do you expect your boss to trust you to complete important tasks when you can't even manage to wake up in time to wash and blow-dry your own hair?
Fix: Either wash it the night before, or put in some dry shampoo and give yourself an up-do. No one cares if your alarm didn't go off or if you were up all night comforting your roommate. It's up to you to manage your own time outside of the office.
5. You can't bend over without flashing the person standing behind you.
If you feel the need to hold your skirt against your butt before bending over to pick up a dropped pen, then it is really too short.
If you feel the need to hold your skirt against your butt before bending over to pick up a dropped pen, then it is really too short.
Fix: Wear a longer skirt or just wear pants.
That is all.
6. Her high heels are slowing her down.
It doesn't matter how professional your pumps look, if you can't haul ass when the time comes, then they are not appropriate.
Fix: Stick to shoes you can run across the room in.
For some people, this means wearing flats. For other people, it might mean wearing a heel that is just a little bit thicker than normal or putting a rubber tread on the bottom of an otherwise slick shoe. Whatever you need to do to stay mobile, just do it, because if your boss sees you walking when they think you should be running, they will think you do not share their sense of urgency, which could really hurt your chances of getting hired if/when the time comes.
7. Her makeup could only be considered professional if she is performing in a drag show.
Wearing a lot of heavy makeup is distracting to those around you and can make you look high-maintenance, which is not an attractive quality to employers.
Wearing a lot of heavy makeup is distracting to those around you and can make you look high-maintenance, which is not an attractive quality to employers.
Fix: Less is more.
Office makeup should be minimal, natural, and polished. Even if you are wearing a lot of makeup, it shouldn't look like it. Save the heavy stuff for the weekend.
8. The smaller the straps, the smaller your chances of being taken seriously.
It should go without saying then that strapless tops and dresses are completely inappropriate.
It should go without saying then that strapless tops and dresses are completely inappropriate.
Fix: Just make it easy on yourself and wear sleeves.
You can also try layering a jacket or sweater over your strappy top or dress, but keep in mind that you will not be able to take that top layer off if you start to overheat.
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