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Your Two Cents: Do You Dread Business Casual?
You've conquered your interview with intelligence, charm, and a confidence-building tailored suit, and you are prepared for your first day on the job. You're picking out your outfit for the first day and are trying to create something that says "business casual" — but what does that mean exactly? It can take a few days to figure out if your office leans more towards business or casual, and a work-wear consultant describes this obscurity as "the black hole of style."
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How to Dress For Interview Success During the Recession
If you asked your grandmother for interview fashion tips, she'd probably advise to "dress for the job you want, not the job you have," but the professionals seem to think now is the time to simply play it safe. Wearing casual or unusual clothes in times of economic success can be a positive because it gives the impression you're a risk-taker, but that's not what employers are looking for given the current market.
Sandy Ruddock, who is the founder of image consultants Public i, recommends plain dark suits and white shirts for men and a simple jacket, skirt and blouse combo for a woman.
Do You Dress More Casually on Fridays?
Here at Sugar HQ we're lucky to dress as we please every day of the week, but I didn't always have it so good. My old office had me buttoned up day in and day out, though on Fridays most employees interpreted our business-casual dress code on the more casual side.
Men would wear khakis and a more colorful button-up shirt, and women might wear a sweater or a more comfortable dress than usual.
Ask Savvy: What Should I Wear to a Job Interview?
Q: Dear Savvy,
I have an advanced degree in Science and Engineering and am currently job hunting. I keep seeing and hearing conflicting reports about what to wear to my interviews. Any advice?
What Is Your Office's Dress Code?
When your office requires a specific dress code you can end up with several wardrobes: one for work, one for casual daytime, and another for nights out. Leaving a business-casual environment (no sleeveless shirts, open-toed shoes, denim, etc.) and moving to a casual environment was a truly freeing experience for me! Not to mention the money I save from not having to buy a separate work wardrobe.
Do You Judge Your Co-Workers by How They Dress?
Old adages may tell us to "dress for success" and "dress for the job you want, not the job you have," but 49 percent of you define your work dress code as "business casual." I happen to think business casual is perfectly appropriate for most professions and when it's not companies usually create a dress code; however, it seems pretty obvious that we all judge a book by its cover from time to time. Do you find yourself judging your co-workers based on their style?
Tap Friends of Friends to Make Educated Decisions
Some of the most valuable people in job searching have been those I've known only casually. They aren't people I networked with in order to find new jobs; rather, they're resources I used to determine whether or not particular jobs I already had my eye on would be a good fit for my goals. While networking to find new jobs is a priceless tool, sometimes it's not the job you need help with, but getting more information in order to make an educated decision.
Poor, Unfortunate, Pantyhose: The Right to Bare Legs
Pantyhose and I are not friends. We have never been friends, and I don't even like the way it sounds when I say "pantyhose." Fortunately, I haven't been forced into wearing them since childhood, and apparently I should consider myself lucky.
Fashion Tightrope: Interview Attire
Whether we like it or not, our appearance is part of the overall first impression when we're interviewed for a new job. If your resume is polished but your attire doesn't mesh with the company's culture, you may be overlooked for someone with a similar resume that took time to dress appropriately. A well thought out interview outfit will not only let the company know that you're serious about the job, but you'll feel more confident knowing that you've done everything you can to make yourself a memorable candidate.
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