Even though a lot of people might disagree with this sentence, you should know that appearance does matter, especially in the workplace. It’s not as important as our performance at work, but people do tend to judge us based on how we look. You should try to get noticed at work based on your work performance and not on your appearance, so don’t be that girl who shows too much cleavage or whose skirts are too short or who looks like she rolled out of the hamper. A lot of professional women are often guilty of different fashion faux pas without realizing it, so be careful because this can lead to being passed over for a job or promotion. Here are 7 worst things to wear in the workplace that you should consider:
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1. Don’t Wear Dirty or Wrinkled Clothing
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When you go to work, make sure that your clothes always look well put together. Try to avoid wearing stained items because your work clothes should always be clean and unwrinkled. Your hair and nails should be nice and clean and always wear shoes that are in good condition.
Oh, trust me, first impressions are so important! Wearing stained or wrinkled clothes can make you look untidy and unprofessional. You want to present your best self at work, so make sure your clothes are fresh and clean.
Yes, absolutely! It can make others uncomfortable and might distract from your skills and professionalism. Save the revealing outfits for your nights out with friends instead.
Hmm, flashy accessories can be a bit too distracting. You want people to focus on your great ideas, not your huge necklace. Keep it simple and classy for work settings.
Yes, it can. Wearing something offensive can show disrespect to your colleagues and could affect how people perceive you. Always aim for attire that's respectful and inclusive.
Some trends are fun, but may not be suitable for work. They might be too casual or not professional enough. It's usually safer to stick with more classic, versatile outfits for the office.
2. Don’t Wear Revealing Clothes
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Things like midriff-revealing crop tops, mini skirts, plunging necklines or way too unbuttoned shirts should not belong in the workplace. If you choose to wear revealing attire, people might think that you are unprofessional and even if that’s not true, it’s very hard to change people’s perceptions.
Oh, trust me, first impressions are so important! Wearing stained or wrinkled clothes can make you look untidy and unprofessional. You want to present your best self at work, so make sure your clothes are fresh and clean.
Yes, absolutely! It can make others uncomfortable and might distract from your skills and professionalism. Save the revealing outfits for your nights out with friends instead.
Hmm, flashy accessories can be a bit too distracting. You want people to focus on your great ideas, not your huge necklace. Keep it simple and classy for work settings.
Yes, it can. Wearing something offensive can show disrespect to your colleagues and could affect how people perceive you. Always aim for attire that's respectful and inclusive.
Some trends are fun, but may not be suitable for work. They might be too casual or not professional enough. It's usually safer to stick with more classic, versatile outfits for the office.
3. Don’t Wear Clothing That is Too Casual
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If you don’t like business suits and dressing up for work every day is a real pain to you, then choose a job where casual attire is allowed. Yet, you should still ask yourself, how casual is too casual? Sometimes ripped clothing, while trendy, is not allowed in the workplace and neither are flip flops.
Oh, trust me, first impressions are so important! Wearing stained or wrinkled clothes can make you look untidy and unprofessional. You want to present your best self at work, so make sure your clothes are fresh and clean.
Yes, absolutely! It can make others uncomfortable and might distract from your skills and professionalism. Save the revealing outfits for your nights out with friends instead.
Hmm, flashy accessories can be a bit too distracting. You want people to focus on your great ideas, not your huge necklace. Keep it simple and classy for work settings.
Yes, it can. Wearing something offensive can show disrespect to your colleagues and could affect how people perceive you. Always aim for attire that's respectful and inclusive.
Some trends are fun, but may not be suitable for work. They might be too casual or not professional enough. It's usually safer to stick with more classic, versatile outfits for the office.
4. Don’t Wear T-Shirts with Offensive Messages
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If you can wear t-shirts to work, make sure that you don’t wear one with a message that can be interpreted as being offensive. If you have a shirt that has a message, either depicted graphically or in words, that can offend or insult people, try to avoid wearing it, not only to work, but in general too.
Oh, trust me, first impressions are so important! Wearing stained or wrinkled clothes can make you look untidy and unprofessional. You want to present your best self at work, so make sure your clothes are fresh and clean.
Yes, absolutely! It can make others uncomfortable and might distract from your skills and professionalism. Save the revealing outfits for your nights out with friends instead.
Hmm, flashy accessories can be a bit too distracting. You want people to focus on your great ideas, not your huge necklace. Keep it simple and classy for work settings.
Yes, it can. Wearing something offensive can show disrespect to your colleagues and could affect how people perceive you. Always aim for attire that's respectful and inclusive.
Some trends are fun, but may not be suitable for work. They might be too casual or not professional enough. It's usually safer to stick with more classic, versatile outfits for the office.
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5. Don’t Wear Clothes That Are Too Flashy
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If you can go to a club wearing your work clothes, then maybe you should think twice before wearing those clothes to work again. Try to save your glitzy finery for social events because otherwise, you may seem unprofessional and in the long term, this can affect your career.
Oh, trust me, first impressions are so important! Wearing stained or wrinkled clothes can make you look untidy and unprofessional. You want to present your best self at work, so make sure your clothes are fresh and clean.
Yes, absolutely! It can make others uncomfortable and might distract from your skills and professionalism. Save the revealing outfits for your nights out with friends instead.
Hmm, flashy accessories can be a bit too distracting. You want people to focus on your great ideas, not your huge necklace. Keep it simple and classy for work settings.
Yes, it can. Wearing something offensive can show disrespect to your colleagues and could affect how people perceive you. Always aim for attire that's respectful and inclusive.
Some trends are fun, but may not be suitable for work. They might be too casual or not professional enough. It's usually safer to stick with more classic, versatile outfits for the office.
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6. Don’t Wear Too Much Perfume
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When you go to work, make sure that you go light on the perfume. There are some people who are very sensitive to fragrance, so if you wear too much perfume, you might cause them discomfort.
Oh, trust me, first impressions are so important! Wearing stained or wrinkled clothes can make you look untidy and unprofessional. You want to present your best self at work, so make sure your clothes are fresh and clean.
Yes, absolutely! It can make others uncomfortable and might distract from your skills and professionalism. Save the revealing outfits for your nights out with friends instead.
Hmm, flashy accessories can be a bit too distracting. You want people to focus on your great ideas, not your huge necklace. Keep it simple and classy for work settings.
Yes, it can. Wearing something offensive can show disrespect to your colleagues and could affect how people perceive you. Always aim for attire that's respectful and inclusive.
Some trends are fun, but may not be suitable for work. They might be too casual or not professional enough. It's usually safer to stick with more classic, versatile outfits for the office.
7. Don’t Dress Too Sexy
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A lot of studies have shown that dressing too sexy can have psychological effects on your peers. A study published in Psychology of Women Quarterly showed that women in high-level positions who dress in what is seen as sexy attire are perceived as less competent regardless of their skill sets and that “these women are passed out for promotions more often than their more modestly dressed female colleagues.”
Most of the time, you don’t need to read the company manual to figure out what is and what isn’t appropriate to wear to work. Just look around the office and see what everybody is wearing. Do you know any other inappropriate things to wear in the workplace? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!
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Sandra: High heels over 3" and sexy pattern stockings made of lace or fish net. Belt overbuy or not, these two items should not be worn in a corporate or any professional business environment.
peony: Yes you will be surprised how some people can't be in proper attire at the office
katheryna: I think she means to wear perfume but be aware that there are people who are sensitive to strong scents (like me) and would like not to have an allergic reaction of some sort.
Cherrydropsx: Ergo, not dressing too sexy isn't sexist or misogynistic, it's advice! Men don't go around in work with their biceps out in vest stops and their thighs bulging in sexy rugby shorts. Simply put, you shouldn't make your sexy body the focus at work. We are (thank God) still slightly modest in this sense and I like it. Nakedness isn't freedom and we need to stop letting people try to brainwash us that it is.
Natecel: I would say leggings. I used to wear it but in the long run it caused lot of problrms
alka: Hahahahahaha
Lisa: Sneakers and yoga pants, it makes you look like you came from the gym.
A: Tattoo & hickeys...total fail!
Claukrav: Dont wear too much perfume!?! Nobody could feel offended if someone is clean and well scented! 😕
Olivia: Though it's technically not "wearing", neon colored hair is often considered inappropriate. There are several places where it would be considered okay, but there are plenty of workplaces that consider neon hair unprofessional. It all depends on office culture.
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