I'm starting a new job tomorrow and the dress is Buisness Casual (jeans on fridays.) I'm going from a factory job to this so my wardrobe is going to take some time to grow, but I have two items I'm curious about. Fitted t-shirt and flip-flops. Are they OK? I have "dressy" flipflops(which I'm sure are ok) and some from Old Navy.
ps - We rarely are face to face with customers, and will have prior notice of visits - so that's not a factor.
2006-08-14 13:27:37 · 7 answers · asked by tryingmybest79 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
the fitted tshirt is probably ok, but i wouldn't do the flip flops until you see what other people are wearing. i would say dress nicer than you think you have to your first couple of days. watch what other people do and take your clues from them.
2006-08-14 13:32:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest NO fitted t-shirts. You do not want to show off your body shape. It is often considered inappropriate in business environment. I also suggest you do not wear flip-flops for your first day. Closed toe shoes are safer bet.
My suggestion actually is for you to go as if you went for your interview. I know it will be too formal, but for your first day, you are better off erring on side of caution than the other way around.
You'll probably get suggestions from your female co-workers on what to wear for your second day.
The worst thing it can happen is for you to show up too casual, and you'd be remembered as someone who didn't have any common sense.
There is no definition for business casual. It usually means, no jeans, no t-shirts, no flip-flops, no suites, but anything else can be considered business casual. Each company defines what it actually mean.
2006-08-14 13:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also got a new job and start next week. My old job was an office job but we were able to wear whatever we wanted. I had to buy a new wardrobe. I will just stick with khakis, dress pants, collar shirts, sweaters, closed toe shoes. Until you see how everyone is dressing. That is what im gonna do. Congrats
2006-08-14 13:35:33 · answer #3 · answered by valentyn_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually even in business casual environments, flip-flops are not acceptable. Fitted t-shirts are fine, but until you're more informed about the culture, stick with regular sandals or closed-toe shoes. Good luck!
2006-08-14 13:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bunny*Run 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fitted t-shirt and flip flops!?!?!?? you are going to work not a barbeque!
business casuak is a nice skirt and top, nice slacks and a polo style shirt, if shorts are allowed, nothing shorter than 3 inches above the knee and if you need to know how much 3 inches is, standing up, take your drivers license and place it at the top of your knee, and where the top of your license is, is right at 3 inches.
hose with skirts and shorts, short sleeved shirts, nothing "trampy" or tank tops for work. regardless of wether or not there is actual interfacing with customers, it is still a business environment.
i used to work in a call center, we had to wear dress shirts and ties and dress slacks, very much business attire because we had a lot of clients coming in every day and they would recruit from the call center to go to work directly for them. so appearance is everything.
2006-08-14 13:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by daddysboicub 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That usually means enterprise informal. for occasion, sparkling khaki's and an place of work ideal shirt. in case you're somewhat uncertain of what's seen ideal on your place of work, ask a fellow worker or your supervisor. additionally, maximum worker handbooks have some sort of description of what's suitable dresses for a dress down day.
2016-09-29 06:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by being more on the conservative side, khaki's, dressier shirts, until you see what everyone else is wearing and then you can adjust accordingly. Congratulations on your new job too!
2006-08-14 13:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by wellbeing 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋