What is not Considered Business Casual for your Workplace

What is not Considered Business Casual for your Workplace

So now that we know what is considered to be a good choice of work attire for the workplace, now I will share with you what typically is a bad choice of casual apparel for the workplace. Again we will be citing About.com with Susan's help once more. For more information about Susan and About.com go to www.About.com

Here is what Susan has to say about what is not considered business casual for your workplace:

Bottoms - Slacks, Pants, and Suit Pants

Inappropriate slacks or pants include jeans, sweatpants, exercise pants, Bermuda shorts, short shorts, shorts, bib overalls, leggings, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants such as people wear for biking.

Tops - Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets

Inappropriate attire for work includes tank tops; midriff tops; shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans; halter-tops; tops with bare shoulders; sweatshirts, and t-shirts unless worn under another blouse, shirt, jacket, or dress.

Others - Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suits 

Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work. Mini-skirts, skorts, sun dresses, beach dresses, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate for the office.

Footwear - Shoes and Footwear

Flashy athletic shoes, thongs, flip-flops, slippers, and any shoe with an open toe are not acceptable in the office. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required in the manufacturing operation area.

Do you think it is appropriate to wear any of these items to your workplace? Does it depend on what type of job setting or job you have? What do you think?

Susan's suggestions are right on the ball, you do not want to give off the wrong impression to your co-workers or more importantly to your boss(es).

Depending on your work dress code or policy (this can be acquired through your Human Resources department or simply ask your supervisor or manager) you will have to dress to meet the standards. Do not meet only the minimum standard, rather go for the gold. If you wear any of the above mentioned clothing you may be asked to change. Penalties can also arise if the standards are not met.

So anyway, do your best to dress like a queen...or a king! Use these tips and advice to better your working apparel.

Thanks for reading!
Amber