Cartier jewelry/stacks „hurting your image“, why, if so?

[south-of-france]

I‘ve come across stack discussions where advice was given to think about how wearing Cartier (mostly several pieces) can perhaps hurt your „image“, possibly at work. If sometimes true, how? Why? Not getting a raise since you can afford Cartier? Thoughts?

 

[scheurin]

Good point. I cover my stack at work btw.

 

[missie1]

I only wear two and I doubt many people even know what Cartier is tbh.

 

[americanroyal89]

I work from home so luckily it’s not an issue for me professionally. But I’m newly single and it has crossed my mind that my jewelry may give off the wrong impression whenever I start dating again. But I’ll cross the road when I get to it I guess.

 

[QuelleFromage]

Depends where you work and your seniority. If you're an intern and you're wearing $50k on your wrist, yes, you are going to be judged as privileged. If you're the CEO, it will likely be regarded as totally normal, although always worth keeping in mind that could be the annual salary of some of your staff.

 

[papertiger]

2 ways of dealing:

1. Wear what you want, how you express yourself and who you are
2. Dress to fit in and do/wear what you want in your own time.

Depends on where you work, your level within a company (as QF has written already) and what you do too.

Arm stacks are not my thing, but I often wear quite a few rings at once. IMO, we tend to overthink these things. Most people have no clue as to what's what and I often get complements on a Cos ring when a Cartier ring is next to it etc.

 

[lill_canele]

Good point. I cover my stack at work btw.

Same, my bracelets are almost covered at work.
Plus, it's freezing haha, I'm always in long sleeves and/or a jacket.

Even if people do or do not know what Cartier is, at least in a healthcare environment, jewelry does attract attention since most people do not wear it in a clinical setting (hygiene, hand washing etc., and this was pre-pandemic)

However, the higher up you go, the more you do notice people wearing their fine jewelry, and honestly, when you're getting up there, people don't really seem to mind or care that much. Especially when the majority of male doctors have Rolex's on, etc.

Side note, I've gotten a raise almost every year, before buying and wearing Cartier and after. Hopefully that tells me that my work cares more about the work itself vs what I wear lol.

 

[Swanky]

It’s similar to the question “Do you carry your Chanel to work?”
Depends on the environment imo!

 

[south-of-france]

If you‘re self-employed, what kind of image are you projecting? Is it different?

 

[Noorasi]

If I was a supervisor or an employer for employees with a minimum wage or low income, I'd probably choose not to wear a recognizable Cartier stack or other well known status pieces to work. It could potentially cause unnecessary resentment and I find those feelings absolutely valid; this world is not always fair.

However I assume successful men rarely stop to think about whether or not to drive an expensive car or wear a Rolex to work. I do think that women might be judged more easily as frivolous or showy.

 

[scheurin]

If you‘re self-employed, what kind of image are you projecting? Is it different?

I am ... still it doesn't look appropriate I feel.

 

[Swanky]

Self employed, still depends on environment imo.
A fashion boutique owner, designer, etc… totally fine.

 

[tulipfield]

Imo if managers are worried about subordinates being resentful then they need to raise their wages.

 

[tinybutterfly]

Imo if managers are worried about subordinates being resentful then they need to raise their wages.

In theory this sounds good, but most managers, in general, work longer hours and do more complicated work than their subordinates. I suppose there are exceptions, but what I stated previously would be the norm most places. I know everyone likes to dog on management, but good management matters.

Another way to look at it is that subordinates might be able to look at their manager's pretties as goals...when I get there, then I can also afford ( insert whatever bauble one is attracted to at the moment...)

I don't work, I have been a housewife for years, but I did go back to work part-time for awhile and I was careful what I wore, not to protect any future raises, but to be mindful of other's I worked with there. The field is notorious for being poorly paid work. There was one woman there who also worked part-time who is quite wealthy, I am small potatoes compared to her and she never came to work carrying or wearing anything extravagant.

I have done a fair amount of volunteer work over the years and again, I am mindful of where I am and who I am with when I get dressed for an occasion. At other events, I bring it all out and enjoy it, but some settings require a more dressed down look.

I don't even have any Cartier, but if I did, I would be aware of what setting I was in and whether or not wearing it there was appropriate.

For those lucky enough to be in a creative field where it is fashion first, enjoy!

 

[lolakitten]

For me its more what I’m doing on any particular day wether I’m in the office, in the field or dealing with the public, it absolutely influences if any/what/how much I wear. Our salaries are very public so coworkers don’t judge in that regard.