Hello everyone,
One thing that has always been a big thing for me is how people should look professional at work and so many miss the mark. I have heard many times how people should not be judged on the way they look and the clothes they wear. Well, I have always disagreed with that because it is somewhat in our nature to judge others for a myriad of reasons. Now, do I find that ok to do? No, I wish we lived in a world where nobody ever judged anybody but that is simply not the reality.
I know I am judged on a regular basis on the fact that I am overweight, many might not say anything to my face but I know they are thinking. In Brazil, I am considered lazy and have been told that to my face even though I exercise on a regular basis. In fact, people have suggested that I am lying when I say I exercise, because based on my size I must be lazy and eat all day. Just to set the record straight, I don’t think I am either.
So anyway, because we tend to judge each other, in order to get the job of our dreams or keep the job of our dreams, we need to dress in a certain way so that we look professional. There are different expectations depending on the industry you work in, I myself am a teacher and our dress code is a bit more relaxed than other jobs. (I used to work at banks and that was way more traditional and conservative than schools)
Here are 10 easy tips that should help in most work places:
- Always cover up, would it be appropriate for church? If not, maybe leave it for the weekend outing.
- Leggings are not pants and you should wear a very long tunic or a skirt with them.
- Work places are not always the place to try your more trendy outfits unless you have a very relaxed dress code.
- Short, mini skirts are not for the office.
- Spaghetti straps have no place in the office either.
- Blazers/Jackets can help any outfit look more professional.
- Traditional sheath dresses are always a good option and it looks good in most body types. (Find the best cut for your body).
- The bra should never show in any outfit for any reason.
- Plain rubber flip flops do not belong in the office either. Leave them for the pool.
- Always look groomed, and clean. Your hair should look clean and nails should be groomed. Depending on the job, there are strict rules about the length of your nails and if you can or not have color on them.
Hope you enjoy these tips and that they are helpful!
Thanks for reading,
Juliana