proper attire?

Question

i recently got hired at my newest job, and a woman called me today and told me i have an orientation to go to on saturday morning and to wear a black or white collared (sp?) shirt, and black or khaki pants and NO tennis shoes.

would these be required as tennis shoes?
they look more dressy to me..

https://shop.vans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_10001_10119_10101_351051_-1

choose the all black option

oh btw, i got my job at sears but i dont look at the employees shoes when i've gone in there so i'm not sure.

but the flats are a good idea, thanks.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Those are absolutely tennis shoes. A tennis shoe is anything with a rubber sole and cloth on the upper with traction on the bottom. If she went out of her way to say "no tennis shoes", I would go out of my way to make sure I followed the rules. Wear a dressy flat that in no way resembles a sneaker.

P.S.
If a shoe is labeled as "unisex" it probably isn't work appropriate

Answer 3

Regardless of color, they look pretty close to sneekers/tennis shoes to me. Why don't you wear a nice pair shoes like you would wear on a date or going to a fancy party? Once you're working there, you can get a better idea of what's OK at your workplace by seeing what others are wearing.

Answer 4

They don't look dressy but they don't look like tennis shoes. The fun, busy pattern sort of "Dresses you down" instead of up. Very cute, though, but I wouldn't wear them to work. Maybe try some loafers, or high heels. :)

Answer 5

I wouldn't wear them, they look a little tennis shoey to me! Especially on your first day, it's better to be safe than sorry. I'd just go with a pair of black ballet pumps, easy, cheap and smart.