Have you read the dress code policies?
Aside from that, wear what you want to wear.
There are always people who don't dress appropriately for any setting, and those who do. In the end... you decide for yourself, how much dressing the way that you want to dress... matters. For some people, blending in matters more.
Will you be treated differently based on the way you dress? Of course. There are very few public and social situations in which, this isn't true.
Women who choose to look professional acknowledge that the workplace is a workplace... and one's appearance is a reflection of professionalism. No one is advising women to give up "who they are". Rather... when you're working, you're being paid, to perform a job, at the behest of your employer. In so doing, you agree to give up some of your "personal liberties"... which you are often free to express to your heart's content, during your personal time.
Of course, there are some jobs that infringe upon personal liberties, beyond the workplace. So... merely abiding by a workplace dress code... seems pretty painless, on the whole.
GL w/your new job!
Aside from that, wear what you want to wear.
There are always people who don't dress appropriately for any setting, and those who do. In the end... you decide for yourself, how much dressing the way that you want to dress... matters. For some people, blending in matters more.
Will you be treated differently based on the way you dress? Of course. There are very few public and social situations in which, this isn't true.
Women who choose to look professional acknowledge that the workplace is a workplace... and one's appearance is a reflection of professionalism. No one is advising women to give up "who they are". Rather... when you're working, you're being paid, to perform a job, at the behest of your employer. In so doing, you agree to give up some of your "personal liberties"... which you are often free to express to your heart's content, during your personal time.
Of course, there are some jobs that infringe upon personal liberties, beyond the workplace. So... merely abiding by a workplace dress code... seems pretty painless, on the whole.
GL w/your new job!
Most of my clothes are more flashy or sexy and I need to build a business wardrobe that is not too distracting. What do you consider cute AND appropriate for work?
Would these shoes be too much?
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/430584
All of my shoes are either flat or super high and I need some more normal shoes. I don't want to look boring and conservative though.
Would a Birkin or Chanel be too flashy as a work bag?
What do you think?
^I just started... in a company that is selling chemical products. I am meeting many new potential clients. It is a rather dry field. Not very creative.
Thank you so much for your amazing advice! You gave me a lot of ideas and thoughts I did not consider before.
I think I'll get some nice ballet flats or small wedges. I just cannot wear small heels. I think a great work bag would be Bottega Veneta. It's not flashy but still fab and timeless. There are many males and very few females so I think I will be extra careful in the beginning.
Thank you again
Thank you everybody!
I appreciate all your thoughts and input. I guess, I will have to accept that in order to be taken seriously, I will have to give up on looking cute.
I find it sad, that as a woman we have to give up on certain things that make us who we are just not to distract from our capabilities. But I guess that's just the world we live in and I'll accept it
I think my biggest issue will be the shoes. I just hate the look of 2 inch heels (please, everybody who likes them, do not take offense please). But I will get used to, or find some fabulous Alaia ballet flats