HOw should an employee in an office dress like?

Question

I have dressed formal sometimes at my office and my dad keeps telling me to save the nice clothes when I go to parties. Should that be offending or not? What are the proper clothes to wear as an administrative assistant or an office clerk in an office?

Answer 1

Dress professionally.

Answer 2

April C - answering as someone who supervised an office where staff dressed casually, I would suggest that adopting a clothing style in keeping with your fellow staff members, within reason, is the best way to go.
If you are an admin assistant assigned to a middle manager, your clothing style should reflect the status of the position. Clothing, accessories, make up and hair style, and general deportment say a lot about your maturity, your values and goals in life.
Overspending on clothing, being competitive about always having something new or stylish, can send the wrong message. If your position puts you in front of the general public, simple and modest attire is best.
However, if you work for a company that does marketing, communications, public relations or any design or style related business, everything I've said 'goes out the window'.

Hope this makes sense.

Answer 3

It's never a bad idea to consider what others are wearing. Don't wear something more formal than your boss, but don't wear much less formal either. In an office, I think it's always better to err on the side of formality-- showing that even if you made a mistake, you take your job seriously and have respect for the company-- rather than the other way around, which would show the opposite.

Answer 4

I work in an office without a dress code, and I am the only one that wears what would be considered professional clothing. I call them more of a dress casual wear. Most of my co-workers show up in jeans or even sweats. I find it to be a poor reflection on your work if you show up to work in the same clothes you wear to the gym. So, I too dress well in an enviornment where it is not required, but I feel it is what's right.

Answer 5

First of all, you cannot always gauge what you should wear based upon what others are wearing. There are individuals who have been there longer, who's attire has probably become more relaxed during their time working there. If you don't want to dress up too much, business casual would be nice. Wearing a nice skirt (about knee-length), button down bouses, nice sweaters or slacks should be nice. Try to avoid flip flops. If you are going to wear open-toe shoes, make sure they are tasteful, and your feet are clean and not raggedy. If you wear sleeveless shirts (shells that go under suits, or sleeveless sweaters), make sure to wear a jacket or cardigan over them. Try to avoid big earrings. Try stores such as New York & Company, Ross/TJ Maxx/Marshalls for more clothing ideas.

Answer 6

Always wear professional wear (suits, dress pants, button downs) for an office job. Wear dresses and fashion tops for parties, I think your dad got a bit mixed up with the two.

Answer 7

Gee, why don't you look around and see what others are wearing. Consult some fashion magazines. And if you are working in an office, I suggest you learn some proper English. "Should that be offending or not,' is NOT a sentence!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Sounds like corporate casual would be appropriate - you don't need to wear a suit - think something like Banana Republic or J. Crew.

Answer 10

well if your going to be working in a office you should dress professional cuz you are what your office is.