Artemis Windsong
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Sept 25, 2015 19:01:48 GMT -5
I know a lot of executive men have a work uniform of navy blue jacket, gray, beige or navy pants and whatever shirt. Add a tie and they are set for anything.
My DH's boss wore the same navy blue sport coat for the entire time we knew him. I don't know if he had several of the same style or what. He owned multiple companies. A former casino owner I knew wore the same style navy windbreaker summer and winter. He had a closet full of the same ones.
I have no idea what's good now. I've been out of the workforce too long. When I worked my last job, the guys wore casual slacks like Dockers. Sport shirt tucked in with a belt.
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Knee Deep in Water Chloe
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Sept 26, 2015 0:34:02 GMT -5
I've only ever lived on the west coast, so I don't know if it's a west/mid/east thing, but in the PNW, we're a lot more relaxed with clothes compared to California. In the rural areas, it's ridiculous how poorly people dress. Although, for most of them it's because they're inancially poor.
I dress in business casual for teaching. I have about 20 skirts that are either midi-style or knee-length A-line. I have a a few business casual dresses. I also have three business dresses for when I was an administrator. I have probably 10 cardigans and four casual blazer/jackets. I have four or five pairs of slacks and khakis. I have two pairs of ankle-length pants that have subdued prints on them and are tapered at the ankle. I have several blouses.
Although, here's the question: I wear leggings sometimes underneath my midi skirts and dresses. I'm not wearing the leggings as a primary article of clothing but as an under-layer. Does that make them acceptable? My teenage daughters have told me they're fine and don't embarrass them in any way; but they wouldn't know if they were unacceptable in regards to a work environment.
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thyme4change
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Post by thyme4change on Sept 26, 2015 14:57:41 GMT -5
Although, here's the question: I wear leggings sometimes underneath my midi skirts and dresses. I'm not wearing the leggings as a primary article of clothing but as an under-layer. Does that make them acceptable? My teenage daughters have told me they're fine and don't embarrass them in any way; but they wouldn't know if they were unacceptable in regards to a work environment. I think that is okay - as basically a substitute for tights.
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sarcasticgirl
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Sept 26, 2015 18:05:29 GMT -5
Although, here's the question: I wear leggings sometimes underneath my midi skirts and dresses. I'm not wearing the leggings as a primary article of clothing but as an under-layer. Does that make them acceptable? My teenage daughters have told me they're fine and don't embarrass them in any way; but they wouldn't know if they were unacceptable in regards to a work environment. I think that is okay - as basically a substitute for tights. Yes... Leggings are fine if you aren't using them as a substitute for pants. With skirts, dresses, long tunics sweater dresses etc... All ok. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards
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