Do you think this outfit would be work appropriate?

ImASadGiraffe · Jun 21st, 2008, 06:49 PM

Background: I work at an insurance company, in the claims department. We're not a very fancy office. The dress code is "business casual" but it's more on the casual side. On Fridays we even can wear jeans. We do not see customers in the office.

The outfit: I bought this tunic today and want to pair it with black leggings and heels. I have calf-length leggings and ankle length leggings that I could pair it with. I'm only 5'4" so the tunic hits me right above the knee, a bit shorter than a dress I would normally wear but it covers my butt and upper thighs. The question is, is it work appropriate?

MJDaisy · Jun 21st, 2008, 06:55 PM

you say your office is pretty casual....so i would think it would be ok.

PHENOMENON · Jun 21st, 2008, 07:09 PM

i think it's ok too, unless you feel uncomfortable wearing it

uhkiwi · Jun 21st, 2008, 07:34 PM

leggings are quite casual, so I would debut it on Friday before trying other days

wantmore · Jun 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM

I think it's appropriate.

Purses · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:45 PM

It's not my style, so I would not wear it. I used to work for insurance also with the same dress code. I personally found that the more professional you dressed, the more chances you got noticed by management and you got better reviews if you played the company's game.

Just becareful that your co-workers will not grow to hate you. Be personal with them but limit your gossip so that you will not become a victim by your peers and not get ms. popularity and chances are that you won't get promoted.

I would keep that look for going out with friends or going to a casual fashion show.

ImASadGiraffe · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Purses

It's not my style, so I would not wear it. I used to work for insurance also with the same dress code. I personally found that the more professional you dressed, the more chances you got noticed by management and you got better reviews if you played the company's game.

Just becareful that your co-workers will not grow to hate you. Be personal with them but limit your gossip so that you will not become a victim by your peers and not get ms. popularity and chances are that you won't get promoted.

I would keep that look for going out with friends or going to a casual fashion show.

Yeah, I think that's more how I was leaning...I'm not going for a career in insurance, just biding my time until I graduate from grad school with my MBA. Luckily my manager loves me and my work and I stay away from the gossipy women in my department.

Luckily I have many places I can wear this outfit to - thanks everyone!

Purses · Jun 21st, 2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ImASadGiraffe

Yeah, I think that's more how I was leaning...I'm not going for a career in insurance, just biding my time until I graduate from grad school with my MBA. Luckily my manager loves me and my work and I stay away from the gossipy women in my department.

Luckily I have many places I can wear this outfit to - thanks everyone!

Then go ahead and wear it...just don't wear it when brokers come visit your department.

drunky_krol · Jun 21st, 2008, 11:09 PM

I woud wear it on fridays if you are not so sure of it, this look its casual also, so try the jeans day for it, btw lovely tunic.

Zophie · Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:57 AM

I would think it's okay unless it's really tight on you, and then I think it might be a little too sexy for work.

gemruby41 · Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:54 AM

ITA with Zophie.

Jahpson · Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:05 AM

its appropriate. even on other days you can pair it with white pants or black knee skirt.

Jun 21st, 2008, 06:49 PM	#1
ImASadGiraffe Relax... Location: IL	Do you think this outfit would be work appropriate? Background: I work at an insurance company, in the claims department. We're not a very fancy office. The dress code is "business casual" but it's more on the casual side. On Fridays we even can wear jeans. We do not see customers in the office. The outfit: I bought this tunic today and want to pair it with black leggings and heels. I have calf-length leggings and ankle length leggings that I could pair it with. I'm only 5'4" so the tunic hits me right above the knee, a bit shorter than a dress I would normally wear but it covers my butt and upper thighs. The question is, is it work appropriate? __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 06:55 PM	#2
MJDaisy "I'm Chuck Bass" Location: Planet Zetor	you say your office is pretty casual....so i would think it would be ok. __________________ enjoying my lovelies

Jun 21st, 2008, 07:09 PM	#3
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Jun 21st, 2008, 11:09 PM	#9
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Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:57 AM	#10
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Location: New Orleans, LA	I would think it's okay unless it's really tight on you, and then I think it might be a little too sexy for work. __________________

Jun 21st, 2008, 07:34 PM	#4
uhkiwi Member	leggings are quite casual, so I would debut it on Friday before trying other days

Jun 21st, 2008, 08:43 PM	#5
wantmore Member Location: Hollyweird	I think it's appropriate.

Jun 21st, 2008, 09:45 PM	#6
Purses Member	It's not my style, so I would not wear it. I used to work for insurance also with the same dress code. I personally found that the more professional you dressed, the more chances you got noticed by management and you got better reviews if you played the company's game. Just becareful that your co-workers will not grow to hate you. Be personal with them but limit your gossip so that you will not become a victim by your peers and not get ms. popularity and chances are that you won't get promoted. I would keep that look for going out with friends or going to a casual fashion show.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 09:54 AM	#11
gemruby41 Best CL Outfits '08 Location: Miami, FL	ITA with Zophie.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 10:05 AM	#12
Jahpson Member Location: The Playground	its appropriate. even on other days you can pair it with white pants or black knee skirt. __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!