tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post893451373480611392..comments2023-10-25T11:22:31.922-04:00Comments on J's Everyday Fashion: Today's Everyday Fashion: Office Dress CodesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-52874881121437774362012-09-03T12:11:02.345-04:002012-09-03T12:11:02.345-04:00Hi Kathy, welcome to the blog! :-) I want to recom...Hi Kathy, welcome to the blog! :-) I want to recommend this article, it is for anyone starting out fresh, and especially for finding a new work wardrobe. http://www.jseverydayfashion.com/2011/07/four-easy-office-style-secrets.html Also, specific to your situation I would recommend fun color combos and prints (since bold jewelry is going to be tough), and you could also try belts (around your waist or through your belt loops) or wearing cardigans as another layer and adding another color to your outfit. Hope this helps!J's Everyday Fashionhttp://www.jseverydayfashion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-91625372629743606082012-09-02T02:25:08.454-04:002012-09-02T02:25:08.454-04:00Hi J, I found your blog a couple days ago and hone...Hi J, I found your blog a couple days ago and honestly I couldn't go away from it, it is just amazing. I need some help about what to wear in my new job. I am a physical therapist and I work with children with disabilities which means that I need to wear very comfortable clothes since I will be most of the time on a mat. The dress code is simple, no open shoes, socks all the time since I will be on socks on the mat, no cleavage. I can wear jeans but they are not very comfortable in this job so I prefer scrub pants or cargo pants. I really want to look stylish but it is kind of difficult....any suggestions???Kathyyynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-10495374860369174982012-07-20T16:19:09.543-04:002012-07-20T16:19:09.543-04:00Well who needs tight black leggings with killer le...Well who needs <a href="http://stockingsmoda.com.au/8-leggings" rel="nofollow">tight black leggings</a> with killer legs like yours! Nice!BrettBuennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-83536711026906348712012-06-20T13:35:48.439-04:002012-06-20T13:35:48.439-04:00I work for a state agency with a reasonable dress ...I work for a state agency with a reasonable dress code: no jeans (no denim), spaghetti straps, or shorts. But we can wear open-toed shoes, capris, sleeveless shirts, etc. I sometimes will wear spaghettis straps or a strapless dress with a cardigan, blazer, or cropped jacket/ sweater to keep the look more professional (and its always cold in my office). After work, I can just take off the jacket (if its warm out ) and the dress and sandals is casual enough for running around in. I like the outfit you posted!Tiffanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-3968456030772383732011-05-05T12:03:44.260-04:002011-05-05T12:03:44.260-04:00Oh, I forgot to comment on your outfit! )) I love ...Oh, I forgot to comment on your outfit! )) I love it! It also looks great on you since you have some tan. I like that you don't overdo the leopard thing (you know how some girls like to put a few "matching" things at once, which doesn't work with animal prints..). After this look I thought right away about another combination with red/leopard/black + white.. I think it was on the cover of the book "InStyle The new secrets of style". If you google this, you will see what I mean - white shirt, black skirt, red belt, leopard shoes. Looks chic as well ))Lenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-66419155599084944382011-05-05T11:55:27.999-04:002011-05-05T11:55:27.999-04:00That's what I do! I have cute sleeveless top w...That's what I do! I have cute sleeveless top with ruffles etc on the front that look really cute under a cardigan and then i wear them with jeans when I'm not at the office! double your wardrobe!Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-55774135577113006472011-05-05T00:16:15.501-04:002011-05-05T00:16:15.501-04:00Lena, totally hear ya! I would definitely turn dow...Lena, totally hear ya! I would definitely turn down a job with a strict dress code. That might be crazy to some people, but it's not worth my daily comfort/happiness to work in an environment like that! I need to be able to flex my creative muscle a 'lil bit. :-)jseverydayfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-53091357599330838312011-05-05T00:09:19.241-04:002011-05-05T00:09:19.241-04:00I used to work in an office (finance dept. of a la...I used to work in an office (finance dept. of a large healthcare facility) with a very strict dress code - no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless shirts/dresses, always pantyhose with all skirts or socks with pants, no perfume.. With all my love for dressing up it was horrible! I couldn't wear most of my nice shoes to work.. So when I decided to switch jobs, one of my very important points was my future dress code. If it was anything like my old one, I wouldn't consider this job... That's how fed up I was with my old boring-looking environment! ))) So when I came to my new office (finance dept of a large corporation), I was so happy! People seemed much happier there either. They were more concentrated on their work rather than thinking whether their sleeves are too short that day.. I think for the first couple of months I was dressing up like I am still going to the interviews (hopefully nobody was thinking I am getting paid way too much)))Lenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-17627599555173998452011-05-04T23:52:15.141-04:002011-05-04T23:52:15.141-04:00I think yellow goes perfect with gray! That is one...I think yellow goes perfect with gray! That is one of my favorite combination. Also try it with darker shade of olive green. Browns will be good too.Lenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-52557428414737790522011-05-04T15:42:16.700-04:002011-05-04T15:42:16.700-04:00Oh, definitely- I know there are some offices that...Oh, definitely- I know there are some offices that allow jeans and t's, if I worked there I would wear them, too!<br />I don't think i'll get over the pantyhose thing, though. LOL. It bothers me when I see someone in a professional outfit, work, church, whatever, with naked legs. Just says not professional (just to me!- I know it is not necessary anymore in today's society, and many women look great without 'em.) I am sure my mom would be happy knowing this was drilled into me-haha.Hollie Urbauerhttp://profiles.google.com/hollieurbauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-1339062211882497452011-05-04T09:08:58.746-04:002011-05-04T09:08:58.746-04:00Thank you for all the suggestions! I know this is ...Thank you for all the suggestions! I know this is going to sound ridiculous but I have to stay away from blue...because blue and yellow are GA Tech colors and I'm a UGA girl! But I'm dying to find some coral...that's a great idea!Stephanie Smithhttp://profiles.google.com/smg03170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-21126671295638813132011-05-04T00:22:41.644-04:002011-05-04T00:22:41.644-04:00As a young lawyer in Portland, OR (I admit a much ...As a young lawyer in Portland, OR (I admit a much more casual place than Chicago, I am happy to say I rarely see a woman wearing nylons though tights are very popular.Natalie Caltahttp://profiles.google.com/njcaltanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-69946062712674308232011-05-03T21:59:37.814-04:002011-05-03T21:59:37.814-04:00Thankfully my organization allows us to wear basic...Thankfully my organization allows us to wear basically what we want within reason. I can wear open toed shoes... my friend's office doesn't allow her through the door without nylons and closed toe shoes. Way to stringent for me.Hey There Carole!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-54187956083581861892011-05-03T20:50:31.328-04:002011-05-03T20:50:31.328-04:00Lindsay, it's true that pumps need to fit well...Lindsay, it's true that pumps need to fit well for them to be comfy. Too small or too big makes for not a fun day! A slightly too big shoe you can add inserts to, but too small I wouldn't buy. I'm planning to do a post on how to find comfy heels soon so stay tuned! :-)jseverydayfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-2447790288039056572011-05-03T20:42:57.682-04:002011-05-03T20:42:57.682-04:00Great advice!! I love your leopard and red - very...Great advice!! I love your leopard and red - very sassy!<br /><br />http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com/Sherry Goldsmithhttp://profiles.google.com/sherry.sweetandsassynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-40284149982415703422011-05-03T20:23:46.177-04:002011-05-03T20:23:46.177-04:00I love, love, love this! I don't know how you ...I love, love, love this! I don't know how you wear those platforms! I have such a hard time in heels that I tend to lean towards flats. I would love to rock some heels at work though! Unfortunately, I can't seem to find any that fit! They are either too big or too small. (Too big by flipping off my heel and too small by cramping my foot) Any suggestions? I love your blog! It's my daily inspiration :) I would wear this outfit with a cardigan primarily because I'm always cold! Oh, and regular heels... If I can get up the courage!Lindsay Cene'http://www.bellacene.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-7855898176435592102011-05-03T20:04:17.489-04:002011-05-03T20:04:17.489-04:00Hi! Welcome to the blog and thanks for commenting!...Hi! Welcome to the blog and thanks for commenting! :-) I purposely used this "loud" outfit to get the convo going today. I totally respect that this look isn't appropriate for every office and that was my intent in posting. As for your question, I don't necessarily think you earn the right to dress more flashy unless that's a personal journey that you are on and feel led to do so. I think the biggest factor here is just work environment. Take cues from your boss - if they wear loud prints, skinny jeans and huge platforms (as mine did for 4 years!) then by all means you should feel free to experiment and wear animal prints too. :-)jseverydayfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-75614731669623477832011-05-03T19:50:27.648-04:002011-05-03T19:50:27.648-04:00You are on it! I love when you post outfits that I...You are on it! I love when you post outfits that I can put together with pieces I already own. I will definitely recreate this one. Thanks!Tahisha Ryce Reidhttp://www.facebook.com/rycereidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-64047920227046452142011-05-03T19:25:10.311-04:002011-05-03T19:25:10.311-04:00Hi J! I'm a follower who never comments, but f...Hi J! I'm a follower who never comments, but felt compelled to comment on this post. I think you have great style, and I think you're SO right in saying that every office is different in its style culture. I think it's really important to take style cues from the best dressed of those around you at work (funny how a lot of time those are the hardest working people, too!) :) <br /><br />My office is split about 50/50 between men and women, and I'm about the youngest at age 27. We are business casual (not banking or law, but not a totally creative field, either). I err on the side of more formal, because I do think I feel I have to prove myself still, being young for my office. I have to say that initially I found this outfit a bit of a confusing/surprising example for an office dress code post. <br /><br />I don't know...at some point do we, as young women, earn the right to dress in a more flashy way? (And I know flashy is relative- leopard print/sleeveless/platforms are flashy for me, corporate for you!) Is there some inherent outdated sexism in that sentiment? I'm NOT criticizing your outfit for your own work environment, but it's hard seeing outside what may be my stuffy old lady-ish prism :)Spotty Prephttp://profiles.google.com/apashleyporternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-38415053638299056892011-05-03T18:48:26.683-04:002011-05-03T18:48:26.683-04:00Thanks so much for this post! It's very helpfu...Thanks so much for this post! It's very helpful. I just switched jobs. My old job -- journalism -- was super casual. Now I'm in the wine industry where we've had casual Friday once in the six months I've been here. So needless to say I'm getting used to dressing up more. It's great though, because I'm now actually really caring about how I look. Before ... not so much. Keep these types of tips coming!Emily @ NewlyWifehttp://www.newlywife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-54068564017635690392011-05-03T18:20:52.424-04:002011-05-03T18:20:52.424-04:00Love it Leah - use it for inspiration, then adjust...Love it Leah - use it for inspiration, then adjust to your industry. Makes sense!jseverydayfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-75101022127623937842011-05-03T17:47:36.310-04:002011-05-03T17:47:36.310-04:00Eliza, just wrote you an email. I know what you ar...Eliza, just wrote you an email. I know what you are referring to and I couldn't agree more. On both points. :-)jseverydayfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-73593222500384409702011-05-03T17:44:00.655-04:002011-05-03T17:44:00.655-04:00I just wanted to follow up on this and say that sa...I just wanted to follow up on this and say that said blogger is great - clearly this is a personal pet peeve of mine and no judgment to her. If I was MAJORLY bothered I wouldn't be following her! (Just my disclaimer)Elizanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-19859548265164768852011-05-03T17:39:14.339-04:002011-05-03T17:39:14.339-04:00That was Tim Gunn's issue - he was blasting co...That was Tim Gunn's issue - he was blasting companies for still requiring them. So outdated, sorry you have to go through that! :-(jseverydayfashionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6052955337499363741.post-41557179491138020202011-05-03T17:38:10.048-04:002011-05-03T17:38:10.048-04:00I disagree, J. As a young lawyer in Chicago I des...I disagree, J. As a young lawyer in Chicago I despise wearing nylons, but you look really out of place if you're not wearing them at the office and they're a must in court. Someone needs to tell the corporate and legal industries that nylons just aren't fashionable!Lindseynoreply@blogger.com