Your Life >> Browse Articles >> Fashion + Beauty
25 Things a Professional Woman Should Never Wear
Kayla Baxter, Anna Hennings, and Alice Handley | Excelle
May 26, 2009
We hate to admit it, because we personally feel that clothes shouldn’t matter. In a perfect world, a person would be judged at their workplace based solely on the caliber of their work. Unfortunately, that’s not how the world works.
How you choose to dress each morning reflects how you feel about your job – that you take your position seriously, that you are ready to work and that you pay attention to detail and know what you expect to encounter that day. You wouldn’t go to a construction site in your favorite four-inch stilettos, right? Of course not, you’d go in a hard hat, because it’s appropriate for the situation. Appearances matter!
We’ve all been there, though. The days you wake up feeling sick, but still have to make it into the office, so you throw on any old thing that’s (kind of) clean. The office where you never see anyone but your hated boss and your frumpy coworkers. The jobs you work from home in your pajamas and no makeup.
Regardless of the excuses, there are some things that professionals should just never wear. Ever.
We’ll show you what these things are, why they’re a terrible wardrobe choice and if you’re guilty of having one in your closet – or (gasp!) in your daily rotation – we’ll give you a much better alternative.
FashionsYourWay
15 days ago
20 comments
If you need help shopping check out www.fashionsyourway.com!
ukukuk
2 months ago
48 comments
I have bought products from them ((( http://www.heyheytea.com/ )))
The products list is as below:
1) sports shoes: air jordan, jordan 23, af1, Jordan fussion, air max,Dunks, Puma, Bape, GUCCI, Prada, UGG, Timberland boots, ect.
2) handbags: Chanel, Chloe, Coach, D&G, LV, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes,Prada, UGG, ect.
3) T-shirts: Affliction, BBC, POLO, Lacoste, ED-Hardy, EVS, UGG, A&F,Christan Audigier, Coogi, G-Star ect.
4) Jeans: Red Monkey, True Religion, BBC, Christan Audigier, ArtfulDoger, bape, EVS ect.
5) Jerseys: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
6) Hoodies: Bape, BBC, LRG, CLH, ED hardy, Evisu, Gino Green Global,Deep ect
7) watch, sunglasses, belt, hats/caps, underwear, socks, accessories.
http://www.heyheytea.com/
ukukuk
2 months ago
48 comments
I have bought products from them ((( http://www.heyheytea.com/ )))
The products list is as below:
1) sports shoes: air jordan, jordan 23, af1, Jordan fussion, air max,Dunks, Puma, Bape, GUCCI, Prada, UGG, Timberland boots, ect.
2) handbags: Chanel, Chloe, Coach, D&G, LV, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes,Prada, UGG, ect.
3) T-shirts: Affliction, BBC, POLO, Lacoste, ED-Hardy, EVS, UGG, A&F,Christan Audigier, Coogi, G-Star ect.
4) Jeans: Red Monkey, True Religion, BBC, Christan Audigier, ArtfulDoger, bape, EVS ect.
5) Jerseys: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
6) Hoodies: Bape, BBC, LRG, CLH, ED hardy, Evisu, Gino Green Global,Deep ect
7) watch, sunglasses, belt, hats/caps, underwear, socks, accessories.
http://www.heyheytea.com/
ukukuk
2 months ago
48 comments
I have bought products from them ((( http://www.heyheytea.com/ )))
The products list is as below:
1) sports shoes: air jordan, jordan 23, af1, Jordan fussion, air max,Dunks, Puma, Bape, GUCCI, Prada, UGG, Timberland boots, ect.
2) handbags: Chanel, Chloe, Coach, D&G, LV, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes,Prada, UGG, ect.
3) T-shirts: Affliction, BBC, POLO, Lacoste, ED-Hardy, EVS, UGG, A&F,Christan Audigier, Coogi, G-Star ect.
4) Jeans: Red Monkey, True Religion, BBC, Christan Audigier, ArtfulDoger, bape, EVS ect.
5) Jerseys: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
6) Hoodies: Bape, BBC, LRG, CLH, ED hardy, Evisu, Gino Green Global,Deep ect
7) watch, sunglasses, belt, hats/caps, underwear, socks, accessories.
http://www.heyheytea.com/I have bought products from them ((( http://www.heyheytea.com/ )))
The products list is as below:
1) sports shoes: air jordan, jordan 23, af1, Jordan fussion, air max,Dunks, Puma, Bape, GUCCI, Prada, UGG, Timberland boots, ect.
2) handbags: Chanel, Chloe, Coach, D&G, LV, Fendi, Gucci, Hermes,Prada, UGG, ect.
3) T-shirts: Affliction, BBC, POLO, Lacoste, ED-Hardy, EVS, UGG, A&F,Christan Audigier, Coogi, G-Star ect.
4) Jeans: Red Monkey, True Religion, BBC, Christan Audigier, ArtfulDoger, bape, EVS ect.
5) Jerseys: NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
6) Hoodies: Bape, BBC, LRG, CLH, ED hardy, Evisu, Gino Green Global,Deep ect
7) watch, sunglasses, belt, hats/caps, underwear, socks, accessories.
http://www.heyheytea.com/
GBSNP
5 months ago
4 comments
Two old sayings come to mind: "Keep it simple stupid." and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
GBSNP
5 months ago
4 comments
Chain & Wallet: Its a necklace for your hip. I think Its more fashionable than an actual necklace. So who's to say its not professional? Its the 21st century, it takes the place of the old timey pocket watch and chain from the 16th century. I beg to differ on your professional outlook on that one. Something simple, short, clean, and original that doesn't make alot of noise should be acceptable. Its not even that flashy but noticeable enough. Only when you start to add length and peripherals such as buttons, paperclips, and safety pins is when it starts to become an unprofessional problem. Especially if it doesn't make any noise at all or the noise is seldom. The one I have makes no noise at all. I think this should be taken out of the 25. I also think Steve Jobs would have looked good in one. I think every other point was stamped in stone except for this one. Would you like to see me show you how it should be done? Even though this is still an opinion, I'm sure others would agree with you as well as me.
jennifer428
9 months ago
2 comments
I like flip flops; those are comfortable. Yes, I don't wear them at office, I wish I could!!!! Nice post, enjoyed reading; and felt nice that I don't do any of these.
http://thetrendyfashionandstyle.tumblr.com/
Account Removed
about 1 year ago
Thank You again
Account Removed
about 1 year ago
Thank-You
catysue
about 1 year ago
6 comments
why wear boots just because they are fashionable? Be sensible when wearing footwear at work it might just save your life.
jiujin
over 1 year ago
96 comments
2012 comes, in order to thank everyone, characteristic, novel style, varieties, low price and good quality, and the low sale price. Thank everyone .
Welcome to http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
Air Jordan (1-24) shoes $35
UGG BOOT $50
Nike shox (R4, NZ, OZ, TL1, TL2, TL3) $35
Handbags ( Coach Lv fendi D&G) $35
T-shirts (polo, ed hardy, lacoste) $16
Jean (True Religion, ed hardy, coogi)$34
Sunglasses (coach, Gucci, Armaini)$15
New era cap $16
Bikini (Ed hardy, polo) $18
FREE SHIPPING
==== http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com ==
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
http://www.fashion-long-4biz.com
ChesterLester
over 1 year ago
2 comments
Unfortunately, I've seen women in my office wearing items off this list. Thankfully, I have none of them in my weekly rotation. There were two items or comments that were missing from this list.
1) Leather boots that go past your knee. Thigh high leather boots ARE NOT a good look for the office.
2) Sheer tops without a top underneath. I walked into our lunchroom one day only to be confronted by a woman in a white sheer shirt with an electric blue bra underneath. Funny, I thought we were working, not clubbing.
Been_There
over 1 year ago
2 comments
This was all common sense. Anyone who needs to be told these things has no idea of what "professional" means.
yamara34
over 1 year ago
4 comments
Often I'll wear the same pants every other day
yamara34
over 1 year ago
4 comments
I don't wear make up