2 words come to mind when I think of what I wear for work. These are conservative and comfort. Comfort usually means flats for shoes ( I love my Vivaia shoes) and keeping myself at a good office temperature ( maybe an office sweater). Conservative means skirts will be at my knee or lower or I’ll wear long pants and a nicer top to go with it. I often accessorize with earrings and/or a necklace .
I would agree that business dress doesn’t mean today what it did 5 years ago let alone 20 or 30 years ago. While everything said here is a *wonderful* reminder for us all, I think focusing more on not judging people in business based on appearance is the more sound etiquette. Not everyone has $2,000 to drop on a bespoke suit. Some people may be experiencing life difficulties with housing and not able to shower every single day. Focusing on attitude and willingness instead of appearance will make you stand out in business — as employee or employer.
As long as I can tell you did your best today, I’m good. I know if it isn’t your best, you already know and don’t need me to say anything.
Interview tip: Not sure how to dress for an interview? Look at company headshots or current employee LinkedIn profile photos. You can take your cues from how the company or employees present themselves.
Hiring tip: Never look any applicant up and down. Ever. How they dress does *not* change their work ethic. You can figure out if they’re a possible good employee or not from manner, but not from attire.
[Seasoned accountant and HR pro here. Just my thoughts for the world-wide etiquette team. 😃]
2 words come to mind when I think of what I wear for work. These are conservative and comfort. Comfort usually means flats for shoes ( I love my Vivaia shoes) and keeping myself at a good office temperature ( maybe an office sweater). Conservative means skirts will be at my knee or lower or I’ll wear long pants and a nicer top to go with it. I often accessorize with earrings and/or a necklace .
I would agree that business dress doesn’t mean today what it did 5 years ago let alone 20 or 30 years ago. While everything said here is a *wonderful* reminder for us all, I think focusing more on not judging people in business based on appearance is the more sound etiquette. Not everyone has $2,000 to drop on a bespoke suit. Some people may be experiencing life difficulties with housing and not able to shower every single day. Focusing on attitude and willingness instead of appearance will make you stand out in business — as employee or employer.
As long as I can tell you did your best today, I’m good. I know if it isn’t your best, you already know and don’t need me to say anything.
Interview tip: Not sure how to dress for an interview? Look at company headshots or current employee LinkedIn profile photos. You can take your cues from how the company or employees present themselves.
Hiring tip: Never look any applicant up and down. Ever. How they dress does *not* change their work ethic. You can figure out if they’re a possible good employee or not from manner, but not from attire.
[Seasoned accountant and HR pro here. Just my thoughts for the world-wide etiquette team. 😃]