Comments on: What does casual Friday attire say about your image?

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:32:25 +0000

One compliment that seems to follow me as I travers through the professional arena is that I’m the best dressed Engineer that many have seen. I consider the workweek from Monday-Friday, so I dress with class from Monday to Friday. I eve add a little flare with my signature Bow Ties and shined shoes.

By: Eboné

Eboné — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:56:18 +0000

At my company the dress is business casul Monday through Thursday and casual on Friday. Some people fail to remember the business aspect during the week and are one item removed away from being at the club, bar or in their house-clothes, especially women. For those who get it right, I actually feature them on my blog feature, Style From the Cube.

By: Jennifer Robinson

Jennifer Robinson — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:48:57 +0000

Dan: Thanks for the link to the Forbes article. Nothing is more awkward than catching management’s eyes wander to wear it shouldn’t.

Jenny: Love the quote, “Dress for the job you want.” It’s personally motivation to me!

By: Jenny Blake

Jenny Blake — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:22:34 +0000

I LOVE this post! I work for a large tech-company with a very casual dress code. Things tend to get crazy in the summer - especially with the low cuts tops! Ladies - wear a white tank top underneath.

I would also like to add that casual friday is not a time to wear your three-inch gold platform sandals - no matter how decent the length of your skirt. My vote is to keep heels to three inches or less, particularly if you’re not wearing pants.

Thanks again for the great post! For those who haven’t heard the timeless advice that has often served me well: “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.”

By: Dan McCarthy

Dan McCarthy — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:09:57 +0000

Jennifer -
Forbes just did a article on this called “What not to Wear”:
http://www.forbes.com/leadership/2008/04/23/work-office-attire-lead-careers-cx_tw_0423bizbasics.html

Here’s the lead-in:
“As the temperature rises each spring, so do hemlines. And as they rise, necklines plunge. Many uncomfortable conversations can be avoided by asking a simple question: Do I want my boss gazing at my cleavage? Even worse, do you want a view of your boss’ upper thigh?”

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:18:10 +0000

There are some GREAT basic tips in here. I will probably toss this up on my blog with a link back to you!

By: Jennifer Robinson

Jennifer Robinson — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:45:41 +0000

@ Andrea-

Great points. Dressing up does make you feel like your on a mission. In regards to running into important clients or new key contacts, you give the perfect example of why it’s good to say dressed well every day of the week.

By: Andrea Emerson

Andrea Emerson — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:28:25 +0000

I know my attitude about work dress is unusual, but the only time I dress casually for work is when I have no other clean clothes to wear — and then I still throw in something like heels or pearls to offset the jeans. I’ve noticed that dressing professionally affects my attitude at work, putting me on that “I’m-on-a-mission” mode and making me more productive. And as you mentioned, others perceive me as being more competent. (And it never fails: The day I wear jeans I’ll run into an important client or my boss will introduce me to a key contact.)

Andrea Emerson
http://christianprofessional.blogspot.com