Comments on: Dress for Success: Choosing Appropriate Attire for Work

By: MBADIVA

MBADIVA — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:25:03 +0000

Okay……I love this article; however, I recognize it was posted over a year ago. I was recently told that my shoes were inappropriate for the office. I’ve been in that same office for over 5 years and was recently promoted to a Director. Apparently, men don’t have a problem with my shoes but some women do. My shoes don’t define me but this is me, this is who I am and it shouldn’t matter if I wear open toe, high heels or flats…….I informed my colleague that I got to wear I am today with the same “type” of shoes, they are not “glass” or “plastic” shoes or over the knee boots…they are stylish! I refuse to walk into an office every day with boring clothes and a straight black, grey or brown suit. It’s just not me…..I respect people for who they are and recognize that there is an expectation of women in Corporate America…If you notice my shoes, GREAT! I wear them because I like them but your focal point should be what I’m saying in that board room…….I can guarantee that they remember what the topic of the meeting was when I speak and if they remember the shoes too, that’s excellent! As women, we ourselves have the control to make a difference and not just “succumb” to the so-called appropriate attire that women have warn for decades!! It’s time to stand strong and proud in colorful and beautiful suits and/or shoes. If you don’t like it, look the other way!

By: Roxy

Roxy — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:27:32 +0000

All this “business casual” nonsense was just instilled to sell overpriced clothes to women (note I said women, not men, because men don’t pay as much for clothes nor are they as scrutinized for their fashion.)

We’ll be pretty darn liberated once we can show up to work without make-up, in jeans and a t-shirt. I say if it’s hygenic and it works, it shouldn’t be anybody’s problem. I know that in real life, many execs have nothing better to do than to waste time fussing about clothing.

It’s nerving and stupid— A truely shallow part of our corporate culture.

By: Bossy

Bossy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:29:33 +0000

I experienced this today in regards to a dress I’ve been wearing for about a year! No cleavage possible (the cut is straight at the collar bone), the hemline hits the knee, the material is not sheer or see through. Got a passive aggressive note from the director, handed to me by her “assistant” (I guess if you REALLY want to be passive aggressive not only do you write a note but you make someone else hand it out). The note didn’t even say what she found inappropriate, it simply asked if I felt I was dressed professionally and wrote “dress” and circled it. I’ve been wearing this dress for so long and she’s never said anything nor has anyone else. Coincidentilally, she’s been hassling me all week about other ridiculous things while my actual boss (and her boss too) is on vacation. Should I add that tomorrow is my last day? Why are some women so threatened?!

By: white high heel shoes

white high heel shoes — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:15:14 +0000

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By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:48:57 +0000

haha. I have never personally dealt with this, but it’s really interesting to hear what goes on at the top. I agree it’s completely ridiculous. You did exactly what I would have done. Be yourself and still get the job! haha…you show em! I think you’re right about some jealousy issues with other women. It’s sad how cut throat women can be sometimes. Re tweeted!