The Do’s and Don’t’s of Business Casual Wear

By: Maddison Scruggs

DOMatch: Keep to one color scheme. HaveA neutral and one ortwo colors or patternsto give appeal to youroutfit.

Wear appropriate jewelry: If you are in a business where you sit behind a desk, you can wear more Jewelry than someone walking and doing hands on work.

Do make a conscious effort to obeythe workplaces rules. Business casual Is a professional look with out wearinga suit or formal dress.

Do not show cleavage.

You do not have to wear heels but you do have to wear classy but appropriate shoes. Do not wear sneakers.Do not wear formal shoes. Find a comfortable medium.

Buy good quality classic items.You want to show that you havetaste and are paid to do a job and uphold a certain standard at yourcompany.

Do dress appropriate for the season. Cover up when it is winter, go with short sleeve for the summer.

DON’TDo not wear tight, non fitting, clothing. Love your body size and dress it accordingly. Havebaggy clothing tailored or hemmed to fit your body type.

Do not wear inappropriate hosiery.

Do wear longer and more conservative clothing.

Do act like a lady. Modest is thehottest.

Don’t wear too short of skirts or too low of shirts.

Do not wear jeans.

Do not wear see through clothing items. (The shirt to the left is see through. If you have to consider it, do not wear it.)

Do not have holesin your clothing.

Use discretion.

Do not show inappropriate areas of the Body.

Don’t be careless. Be well groomed.

Wear appropriate makeup to show thatyou tried to be here and seem professional towards your coworkers and your customers.

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