what is appropriate business attire for an office job?

Question

what type of blouses or shirts are acceptable? i.e. polos, collared shirts, specific sweaters, button down plaid type shirt

Answer 1

A sexy and short black skirt and a revealing top will get you that promotion you are vying for. I mean what's wrong with a woman using her body to go futher in the world of big business. You can manipulate your geeky coworkers by promising them... insextives to do what you want them to do and then never fulfil their desires. So go to the mall and pick something 2 sizes too small. Happy career.

Answer 2

a lot of the attire in an office position will depend on what the chosen attire is for that particular office.
I worked for a very large health insurance company where the attire was called business/casual. We could wear jeans and t-shirts, sneakers, flip flops and even shorts in the summer.
Most business attire however is, slacks, skirts or dresses, blouses that are not revealing (no spaghetti straps or backless)
Some offices require you to wear stocking if you wear skirts or dresses and some will put restrictions on even open toed shoes.
Some good items to buy if you are looking to shop for a possible job would be suits, try to buy something that you can wear with slacks or a skirt. (some suits come as three pieces). Also, a couple of nice pairs of slacks and dressier blouses. Try to stay away from the low riding pants that hug your hips, because if you bend or stoop ( which you will) your underwear or lack of will show. We had several people get scolded for showing off thongs.

Answer 3

"Business-casual may include chino trousers, pencil skirts, relaxed button-down shirts and linen, polo or knitted shirts. "

In most professional offices (especially where clients come and go) casual business attire is distinct different from business attire. I've worked places where women's suits and closed toe shoes were the norm for everyday business. Other places I could wear casual slacks and a blouse or sweater.

Take a good look at what others are wearing. Take cue from the people at the level of pay you hope to achieve in the next five years. If this is a new job - ask the person you interview with. Its O.K. to ask for examples of right and wrong.

Answer 4

It depends on the office atmosphere. Is the office professional like an Legal Firm? Is is a casual atmosphere like a Contractors office? Those all make the difference.

If no one wears slacks then go with nice tailored dresses, skirts that fall to 1-2" above the knee, blouses that are not sheer unless you have a camisole under them. Jacket and skirt suits work also. No sandals. Low heel pumps, nylons and good fitting bra are musts. Jewelry is kept simple.

If the office is more casual, but no one wears jeans, then nice dresses, slacks, sweaters, nice tops and blouses would work well. Low heeled flats or loafers are OK. Trouser socks or nylons and a bra are musts. Higher heels and sandals may be OK....remember the pedicure if you're wearing sandals. Fancier more chunky jewelry is OK.

If the office is totally casual: Nice clean jeans that aren't faded or torn. Walking length shorts that are at least 7" inseam...if you are allowed to wear them. Tops that cover i.e t-shirts, tank tops, short sleeved blouses...etc. A bra of course. If you're going to wear sandals...then a pedicure is a must and a bra also. Jewelry is either simple or more detailed..chunky but not overdone.

Makeup and hair is always conservative unless you are a fashion model. Clean well kept hair is ultra important. Manicured hands are also.

Answer 5

Depends on what you company's policies are. If it is business casual...then I would stick to slacks and tops....Dockers, Tan slacks, Polo shirts, Sweater sets, long sleeve blouses, plaid or striped shirts, short or long sleeve, etc... If it is a business formal office, you are limited to suits, slacks/skirt with jacket or maybe a sweater set with black pants or skirts if you can dress it up with good shoes and jewelry.

Answer 6

That depends ver much on the office. Suits are the norm in bnking whle some other offices may be very casual. I believe that you should try to look professional. In a csual office, try to dress a bit above the average. It does leave a positve impression on customers and also on those people that may be enpowered to promote you.

Answer 7

Depends on your company, my company has an appearnce and apparel policy where we have to sign that we will meet the Employee Appearance and Career Apparel Program standards. It is documented in the employee manual for personal hygeine, hair, facial hair, earrings, tottoos and piercings, during business hours, while travelling etc, quite a big section in the manual.

Answer 8

well, you can't wear a skirt that is too short. and most of the time it should be either gray, black or navy blue. a top should cover all important areas. if you have a revealing shirt, wear a camisole underneath. stockings are optional. jewelry should be a minimal.

Answer 9

Try and keep the skirt below the belly button.

Answer 10

nice slacks and tops. No clogs, flip flops or sneakers. If you are in management, a nice suit. You can wear skirts and tops; but not mini-skirts.