Keeping ON TRACK with Rhonda

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

What Not to Wear


As you know from my latest newsletter, I've been on the bandwagon commenting on what people wear to work.


I would love to know what makes your eyebrows raise, what makes you bite your tongue and what makes you wonder if you should nominate your co-worker for this popular TLC show.


Come on, lets hear it!

posted by Rhonda! @ 1:23 PM  

16 Comments:

  • At 2:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda,
    I love this piece. You are so right when choosing what to wear for office, out, wherever. When I go shopping I swear I could hear Stacey and Clinton on either side of my shoulders giving me the "nod" or "OK" on what I pull off the rack and try on. Hope you get more comments from your other readers.
    Hope to see you soon on another one of your seminars, you make it so fun to learn.
    Take care

     

  • At 3:40 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda:

    Thank you for doing the "Minutes " Seminar in Chicago, it was great. I like this subject of What Not to Wear. What about skirts? I know some people in my building who come to work with short skirts. What is the proper length for skirts in a professional office?
    Take care

     

  • At 3:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I agree with you completely, Rhonda. I've seen co-workers wear tight clothes, VERY short skirts, low tops (like they were going to a club) and I've also seen the other side where it looks like they haven't gone shopping in decades because they are busy parents and can't be bothered to take time to take care of themselves.

     

  • At 4:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda:
    What I don't understand is why someone wouldn't want to dress nice for work. When I feel good about the way I look, I feel more confident when dealing with clients and co-workers and feel I get more respect, and really, that's what it's all about!

     

  • At 9:54 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda,
    I love this article so much I had to put it in our lunch room. We had one incident where this co worker was walking up the stairs and the people at the bottom were able to see what color her thong was under her mini skirt! Some people just need to give their head a shake when it comes to getting dressed for work.

     

  • At 10:23 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda,
    I liked your article on what to wear in the office. We have a few staff, including a manager who wear party dresses to work, especially when in has meetings. The neckline is low and you can see her cleavage, etc. When it is hot outside, the style changes to strapless tops. But the higher management(men) don't seem to mind it

     

  • At 2:40 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey Rhonda,
    Loved the article about what not to wear. Made me chuckle in a few spots when I thought about other office employees and how they have dressed. Especially the comments about CROCS. They have to be the worst footwear ever made, and will never be in my closet let alon on my feet. Also have to mention the ponytail comment. So true - putting your hair in a ponytail or in a hair clip for that matter doesn't make it look any better, just unpresentable (the weekend look). Anyway, got that off my chest. Have put the newsletter in my favourites.
    Later!

     

  • At 3:46 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I agree with almost everything in your article, however, you might want to rethink your comment on Crocs. There are actually some styles of crocs that would be acceptable in many office environments. For people like myself who's feet ache unbelievably by the end of the day, crocs are a godsend.

     

  • At 3:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    It's funny because there is one person in our office who could really use a "Fashion Intervention" a la Stacy and Clinton, yet she is also the person that criticizes everyone else's attire.

    As an aside, I wanted to stand up for Crocs. While I agree they are not suitable for many jobs, for people who are on their feet all day, everyday, Crocs are brilliant. They have built in orthotics to support your back, and they're made with a special anti-microbial agent so THEY DON'T STINK!! :) yes, they are deffinitely ugly as sin, but sometimes we have to do things for our health before we do them for our appearance.

     

  • At 8:21 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I work for a manager who embarrasses everyone. She is 51 years old, and although thin, does not have any idea of how silly she looks. Low, low, riding skin tight pants with studded belts, sequenced t-shirts and lots of jewellry, all leather outfits, usually in pink, and leopard print. Her make-up is stuck in the 70's and very unflattering. She doesn't realise how silly she looks and how difficult it is for anyone to take her seriously.

    Regardless of how good, or bad, you may be at your job, the clothes tell so much about you.

    You don't have to spend a lot of money. On a budget.....go the second hand and thrift stores. You would be surprised how many high end labels end up there for a fraction of the price that are comfortable and stylish looking.

    You will also feel better about yourself and more professional.

    Dress down day, is dress down day......not every day.

     

  • At 2:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda:

    Saw your article in the A.A.A. Communique - Loved it! Just the other week I told my boss I must be getting old...everytime I see one of our younger staff wearing a "belly" shirt, I just want to grab it and yank it down over their waist! "Muffin tops" & tats are NOT appropriate viewing material for the office. Thanks for letting me vent!

     

  • At 11:46 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Thank you, thank you, thank you Rhonda. Finally someone agrees with what I've said all along - "your shirt needs to have sleeves". If it doesn't - wear a jacket! No one in the office wants to see your pits.
    And while I'm on the soapbox, capri pants and sandals with those sleeveless shirts scream "I'm going to the beach!" not "I'm a competent professional, serious about my job". And furthermore, city shorts are still shorts - a no-no in a professional environment.
    Thanks, now I feel better.

     

  • At 12:59 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Rhonda,

    Any of that low-rise, high-rise stuff belongs in a club or on the dance floor, not in a professional setting.

     

  • At 11:04 AM, Blogger Unknown said…

    I have a conservative attire to start. But throughout my career, I've taken care of my appearance particularly about my clothes. That is why I do not wear capris, backless, sleeveless, plunging neck line, lingerie type dresses or blouses. If I'm going out later that day, I will either bring a change or put an appropriate jacket that 'covers up' these styles. I believe strongly in a professional image. I have a career not a job thus it must be treated accordingly.

     

  • At 4:35 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    One of the things that bugs me at work is when someone wears a baseball cap or visor. And pullover sweatshirts...it's an office not a baseball game.

     

  • At 9:47 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I really enjoy your column in The Packet! I just completed a term position with the Federal Government and frankly, I was appalled at the kind of clothing worn to work. Slogan t-shirts are terrible things to wear to work, and don't even get me started on flip-flops - for men or women! This attire is NOT appropriate for an office and it certainly is not professional!!

    I was taught by my mother that your clothes are a reflection of YOU. Do you really want to project slovenly, slutty, or just "I really don't care" at work? Your clothing says all that; it reflects your attitude about what you are doing. I have never really been able to dress in "Business Casual". I can't even wear jeans (comfortably!) on casual day! It feels as if I'm pretending to work.

    Maybe, if there were a dress code again, never mind political correctness, there would be more pride, a better work ethic, and a lot less rudeness in everyone's workplace.

     

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