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Appropriate Attire in the
Workplace- Presentation:
Richard Garrity, Instructor

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Appropriate Attire in the
Workplace- Presentation:
Guidelines & Instruction

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This presentation is proprietary
information and can’t be copied or
reproduced in any fashion without
consent from the publisher owner,
Richard Garrity

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Appropriate Attire:
Areas of Discussion
This comprehensive analysis of
appropriate corporate attire will
focus primarily on 5 areas of review
and suggestions
1. Discussions and problems of attire
2. In-Appropriate Attire- “Him”
3. In-Appropriate Attire- “Her’
4. The problems with Casual Friday
5. Decisions, Solutions, and Perception

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Appropriate Attire:
Areas of Discussion
It is easy and sometimes irresponsible
for a company to say.." We have a dress
policy/code. “Clothes that are
inappropriate, unprofessional or reveal
too much is not acceptable”. Dress
codes must have images and
guidelines to illustrate exactly what is
appropriate and what is not. That way
the employee is not left blind or
wondering what is acceptable.

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~Everything is Perception~

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Appropriate Attire:
~Questions to ask~

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Is it true that clothes make
the man or woman? YES!

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Do people form an opinion
about us based on the way
we dress? YES!

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Does that mean we should avoid any
sense of individuality or creativity
in the workplace? NO!

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If I should dress in a perceived
provocative manor, do I deserve
to be sexually harassed? NO!

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If I dress in a sexy and
provocative manor , will I get
promoted faster? NO

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Is it harder for women rather then
men to make the appropriate daily
attire selections? Absolutely!

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It is important to set
standards and expectations
for appropriate dress?

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Appropriate office attire is
defined as whatever is
accepted in your office by your
supervisors. A good piece of
advice, especially to someone
just starting their new job is to
look at what others in the same
office and in similar positions
wear, and dress accordingly.

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“Perception and Reality”
Inappropriate Office Attire

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Office Inappropriate Attire:
~A touchy subject~
Suggestive or provocative clothing
by either gender in the workplace
can lead to sexual harassment
issues. Although we certainly have
the right to dress as we deem fit,
the bottom line is sexually
suggestive attire can fuel a fellow
co-workers behavior and may even
send a signal that it is ok to initiate
some kind of sexual advance even
if that was clearly not the intent.

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Office Inappropriate Attire:
~A touchy subject~
However, an employee who
does wear provocative
clothing has the
unequivocal right not to be
harassed in any shape or
form based solely on their
attire or special attributes.

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Office Inappropriate Attire:
~A touchy subject~
This of course absent any mutual
verbal or physical flirting that
may occur between both parties.
It is always prudent to adhere to
your company's dress protocol
and to seek guidance from your
HR department when in doubt or
have questions.

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Modesty is the best policy in most
work environments. Here are some
guidelines on what is inappropriate:

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Some examples of
inappropriate attire in the
workplace:
 Clothing that clearly reveals too
much cleavage on a female or bra
exposed
 Clothing that reveals any chest area
of a male and loose neck ties
 Unreasonably tight jeans or pants on
a male that leaves one to “ponder”
 Unreasonably short skirts on a
female in an “open” office setting
that would create a clear distraction
to fellow employees.

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In-Appropriate- Guidelines:
Strappy and strapless tops:
But sleeveless tops with built-up
shoulders are fine. If you’re going to wear
something strappy or strapless to work,
keep it covered with a jacket or cardigan
so that it acts as a layering piece instead
of the focal point.
Mini-skirts and short-shorts:
Anything shorter than two to three inches
above the kneecap is too short. Remember
that skirts ride up when you sit down so
do the “sit down test” before you commit
to a shorter hemline. In some situations,
you’ll get away with a shorter skirt if you
pair it with leggings or opaque tights,
especially if you’re petite.

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In-Appropriate- Guidelines:
Super low necklines:
Camisoles usually solve the cleavage issue,
but not always. Bustier gals can’t help but
sport a bit of cleavage with camisoles and
that’s perfectly fine. Well endowed ladies
look best in lower necklines which makes a
spot of cleavage unavoidable.
Overly tight clothing:
Tailoring is superb but excessive clinging is not.
See-through items:
Wearing something sheer to work requires
a bra and camisole. If you can’t make a see-
through item opaque for work purposes,
don’t wear it.

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Racy clothing and attitudes that may come
with your clothing decisions can be
detrimental to company operations and create
disruptions that can affect business
continuity. Employees need to focus on the
task at hand, and not your “assets”.

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“Common Sense”
Assess Your Work Environment:
It is generally legal for an
employer to institute an
employee dress code. But you
don't need to read a company
manual to see what is and
what is not appropriate to
wear to work. The best advice
experts give is to simply look
around the office:

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The Rights of One…
The Perception of All
While women have certainly come
a long way in the workplace,
inequality still exists. This
inequality will often exist
regardless of how a woman
dresses in her workplace. However
many times the treatment she
receives will rely heavily on how
she chooses to present herself.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
Many women in the workplace
today rely on making
themselves feel valued by
looking good. Girls often define
themselves by how attractive
they are to the opposite sex,
and a woman usually chooses
what she wears to work based
on how members of the
opposite sex will view her.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
This is partially a natural
occurrence and partially based on
insecurities and the desire to feel
good about themselves based on
outside sources. While it is always
nice feel pretty and look good,
some women in the workplace do
not realize the damage they are
doing to their careers as well as to
the careers of women all across
America.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
Today it is not uncommon for a
women to dress up in a short skirt
without stockings to draw
attention to herself in the
workplace. While this action may
make her feel more confident
about herself it will also
significantly take away from any
real talent or skill she may have to
contribute to the work
environment.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
Maybe not all of the men
will view her as an object
of attraction, but some
will. And this is enough to
cause disruption and
damage to her career.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
In addition to the short skirts, many
women wear tight shirts, trendy
jewelry and heavy makeup to work.
All of these things suggest the
need to feel attractive rather than
the desire to succeed at work. If a
woman wears the same things to
work that she would wear out to
dinner on a date or to a club on the
weekend, she should seriously
reconsider her choices.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
Women generally wear sexy and
risqué clothing for 4 reasons:
1.The desire to feel and look sexy.
The simple need to feel wanted.
2.To advance thru the ranks faster
and achieve their career goals.
3. Insecurities about the perception
of others. Am I really beautiful?
4.To make other women jealous.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
Today’s corporate women have
come a long way. Women in
corporate America have more than
proved themselves as well as
excelled in all areas of the business
environment. Although it has been a
bumpy road over the last 40 years,
the tempo and professional
standards of the typical business
office setting have improved
dramatically, for both genders.

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Balancing Sexy and Prudence
With those facts in mind, the
average corporate professional
woman should not feel as if she has
to dress in a manor deemed risqué.
She doesn’t have to. Women have
demonstrated to be on an equal par
with men relative to business
decision making, Mgt., and
executive roles. Her intelligence,
opinions, and tenacity are her true
attributes now sought after~

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Read the fine print.
Companies with employees
who have frequent client
contact, who interface with the
public, or those who simply
interact amongst themselves,
should have a written dress
code to which managers and
staff can refer. Therefore, when
violations occur, one can not
claim “I didn’t know”

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Genuine Smiles. Sincere Respect~

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Inappropriate Attire:
~Don’t make it a Tightrope~

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The Choices can be simple

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Inappropriate Attire: “Him”
Unprofessional and suggestive

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Inappropriate Attire: “Him”
Unprofessional and suggestive

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Business neckties:

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Inappropriate Attire: “Him”
Unprofessional and Immature

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In-appropriate Attire: “Her”. To judge or
not to judge, that is the question?

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Cleavage in the Office:
Should it stay or should it go?

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Cleavage in the “The Office”
Where do we draw the line? How
do we achieve balance?

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In-appropriate Attire: Cleavage
How far do you want to push it?

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In-appropriate Attire: Cleavage
Unprofessional and highly suggestive

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Just what is considered unreasonable
cleavage for the office environment?
What is the standard? The definition?

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Does this attire earn you respect &
recognition in the office?

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These outfits from the previous slide are
acceptable, maybe. They are not
outrageous or over the top, they are
however borderline to some degree,
especially in a corporate/ client type
office environment. Let’s face it, larger
breasted women have without question
bigger challenges when making daily
attire decisions. Smaller chested women
wearing the same clothing attire will
probably not be as noticeable or
obvious… Larger or smaller chested
women, regardless, it all comes down to
how much skin your flaunting.

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Using “Assets’ for an “Edge”

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Still confused as to what is a appropriate
& in-appropriate in the office? Well, these
attire selections are PERFECT~

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Ultimately guys, no matter the
fruit before your eyes, resist the
temptation, you can do it!

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Ladies: Sexy is welcome in the
office, but don’t invite trouble~

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The rules of cleavage in the office.
What to show and what not to..

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Just one missed blouse button and
your “girls” can suddenly go from
classy to trashy. Whether you meant to
show off the goods on purpose or
you’re just too busty to help it, learn
how and when to give your cleavage its
stage time with 6 common rules for
best breast etiquette.

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In the United States, the average
breast size has grown from a 34B to a
36C since the 1970s and clothing
styles are smaller and snugger. “I
don’t think women are stupid,” says
author Elisabeth Squires, “I just don’t
think anyone knows the rules.” No one
has really given any firm direction or
parameters to know the difference. To
guide them as to what is proper and
what isn’t proper.

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So therefore women often flaunt there
“gifts” and don’t know when it is
proper to “cover up”. And when they
do “flaunt them”, corporate America
gets all worked up and says things like
“My goodness, look at her boobs
hanging out all over the place”. Well
damn it, give the girl some specifics
and guidelines so she knows!

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Cleavage in the office can not
be treated like porn, per se.
This is not “I know it when I
see it”. There has to be clear
specific guidelines on any
proper attire in the corporate
office. Period.

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In some industries, it’s
appropriate, in fact, required – to
play up your cleavage:
entertainment, fashion, Hooters, to
name a few. Unless your career
success rests on your chest,
though, it's probably wiser to rely
on your other assets at the office.
If cleavage isn’t in your job
description, don’t write it in.

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The general rule in the
corporate office workplace is to
not reveal more than an inch of
cleavage. Give or take. Of
course with different types of
clothing that may be hard to
maintain in terms of routine
everyday body movement. Like
the header says…it’s all about
common sense.

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What constitutes proper
business attire is, admittedly, a
delicate and tricky judgment.
It’s all about dressing for your
clients/co-workers and sending
a specific message about your
personal image and the image
of your company.

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The world of business attire has
changed over the years. Thankfully
we have many more options for
looking professional and feeling
confident without being forced to
wear the proverbial suit. But along
with the more relaxed business
attire has come more exposure to
skin. And we’re not talking just
arms and legs here….

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Boob etiquette is best determined
by what your female coworkers are
wearing. When you reveal too
much of the goods at work, your
breasts are shouting, ‘Look at me,
not my brains.’ Although cleavage
will get you noticed, it’s not the
best strategy to give you a push up
the corporate ladder.

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Probably it is best to just
say ‘no’ to cleavage in the
work place, just as you
might say ‘no’ to low-rise
pants revealing sexy
unmentionables and other
areas south of the panty-
line equator.

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I am not suggesting high
collars and conservative
frocks, but if you are serious
about your professional
presence, there are plenty of
ways to highlight your
femininity without showing
too much skin. Work is about
work, ladies. It’s not about…

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Today’s corporate American women
should celebrate the fact that they no
longer must dress like a man in order to
be taken as seriously as a man in the
workplace. It is thrilling that they have
greater freedom to express themselves
in their personal attire and that women
have been able to adapt the styles put
forth in our rather flamboyant & liberal
culture that we live today.

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However, just because a
fashion magazine or Oprah
tells you that you can wear
a leather bustier to work as
long as you also pair it with
a conservative blazer and
pearls, does not mean it is a
good idea. Because, it isn’t.

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You can be bold, brassy,
and yes, sexy while being
classy. As the saying goes,
“check yourself before you
wreck yourself,” because
your co-workers respect will
be lost even if you still have
your job. No doubt.

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Women who gratuitously
flaunt their cleavage or wear
tight tops, are they a
distraction? Are they
looking for attention? Or are
they simply just proud of
their body and want to
innocently just show it off?

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Are we holding tight to the label
“stuffy American” that Europeans
charge us with? Or are we justified
in expressing our concern when
the professional environment
becomes a show-n-tell of sorts?
The truth is if you want to be taken
seriously, what you wear and how
you wear it becomes the “decider”.

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I have heard some
women say that showing
cleavage is really
irrelevant, if you’re good
at what you do, and
you’re professional, it
shouldn’t matter.

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I humbly disagree. How
you dress speaks volumes
about you, and in the
corporate world, dressing
appropriately eliminates all
doubt about promotions and
why they’re given.

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Because we dress…
for success!!

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Fashion sense Tip # 1
“Common Sense” and your
“instincts” are your # 1 resource
for selecting appropriate attire~

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You are dressing for the office,
not accepting an award

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Dress like the weather girl!
Now they have tough decisions.

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I will dress the way I want
to. It is my right to do so.

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Actually and legally, it is not
your right to dress as you see
fit or deem. In the private or
public sector, each corporate
entity has the absolute right
and authority to enforce
individual attire standards they
deem proper and in line with
their visions of professional
attire.

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Implementation of a
standard dress code also
does not infringe upon a
person’s constitutional
rights. Once you leave the
office, your free to dress in
any manor you may like.

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The Mini-Skirt Debate: “Her”

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Provocative. Simply, Too much skin.
~Maybe, you should just stay home~

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What is acceptable? This

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The general rules on mini
skirts: The bare basics

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Mini Skirt Guidelines:
Since the skirt is such an important
element of your wardrobe, be certain
it fits properly. A good fit means the
waistband is loose enough to insert
two fingers allowing it to turn easily;
it does not crease or pull across the
break of the leg and it hangs from
the buttocks in a straight line and
does not curve under. If you wear
pleats, they should lay flat and not
pull open.

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The Best Possible fit:
If the skirt has pockets, they
must remain closed in order to
conform to your natural curve.
Any tightness in your skirt spoils
the total look and sends a
careless message; it also draws
people's attention to your waist
or thighs, which is not where you
want it in a business or
corporate situation.

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When short is too short:
Then comes the critical question of
how short is too short for business?
Most fashion magazines, movies and TV
shows proclaim that the emphasis for
working women is not on power
shoulders but legs. This is a risky
approach. Fortunately, women no longer
allow themselves to be dictated to by the
fashion industry about how long or short
they should wear their skirts. Even the
designers themselves have stated that
fashion is no longer a matter of
hemlines.

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When short is too short:
This freedom allows women to
select a hemline that is comfortable
and flattering for them. Today
almost any length is fashionable,
and short skirts do have a place at
the office...with some limitations.
How women who wear mini-skirts
will be viewed and reviewed by
their male and female managers
sometimes sets the stage for
sexual harassment.

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When short is too short:
In addition, a mini-skirt can be
distracting and they are not user-
friendly; it is very difficult to sit
comfortably at a desk and it is
almost impossible to bend over
under any circumstances. However,
you do have choices, guidance,
and….common sense to make the
right and tasteful choice when
selecting a mini skirt for the office.

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When short is too short:
Mini skirts do have a
place in the corporate
workplace environment
and can achieve
professional mixed with
sexy without causing a
distraction or unwanted
attention.

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Why does this have to be
complicated? There are solutions

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Complicated? Just look in the
mirror and ask yourself: Do I look
fine or am I crossing the line?

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The right skirt for you >
When selecting a short skirt,
remember that when you sit down
your skirt shortens three inches.
Therefore, a skirt that stops around
the knee is appropriate for the
office. To pinpoint the exact length
on you that is both flattering as well
as professional, stand up and make
a circle with your two thumbs and
index fingers and locate it around
your kneecap.

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The right skirt for you >
Any length at the circle,
inside the circle or lower than
the circle is appropriate. A
hemline that is higher than
the circle is probably too
short and will draw people's
attention to your legs instead
of to your face where
powerful eye contact occurs.

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“Skirt” the issue……
Very full, long swirling skirts
are too social or casual for the
business office. If you like this
style, try one cut on the bias
which will give you the
movement without excess
volume. Long pleated or semi-
pleated skirts are a better
option

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Fashion sense Tip # 2
“Does my Boss really value my
intelligence and my attributes?”

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“Him and Her”
Jeans dilemma? Never in the office

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“Appropriate Attire” “Him”

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Fashion sense Tip # 3
Ask yourself: “Does my attire selection
embarrass me and the company?”

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“Appropriate Attire” “Him”
Professional and Corporate

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“Appropriate Attire” “Him”
Professional and Confident

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“Appropriate Attire” “Him”
Professional and Casual

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Fashion sense Tip # 4
Make no mistake about it. A little
cleavage on a woman is fine….”a little”.
No male cleavage or signs of the chest
area are ever acceptable. Dress shirts
with no tie should be buttoned fully
from the bottom to the second from the
top and always tucked in.

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“Appropriate Attire” “Her”

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“Appropriate Attire” “Her”
Professional and Corporate

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“Appropriate Attire” “Her”
Professional and Corporate

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“Appropriate Attire” “Her”
Corporate Business look

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“Appropriate Attire” “Her”
Summer/ Winter business look

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“Appropriate Attire” “Her”
Slightly revealing, but just fine

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“Him and Her”
Corporate casual and professional

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Don’t make the workplace
all about you.

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Make it all about Us.

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Do we suggest dressing like the
Queen of England? Goodness, NO!

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So. We have discussed appropriate attire
in the office. Let’s talk about some other
things that could be a problem <

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# 5- Body Fragrances:
>That “smell is in the air”,
and it “aint” Love <

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Body Fragrances:
COOL IT! On the Perfume. Conservative
splashes and just once in the AM~

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Body Fragrances:
That includes the guys! If the ladies smell
you halfway across the office, you will be
talked about, and…not in “that” way….

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Body Fragrances:
And…vise versa Ladies

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Is the smell of perfume or cologne
acceptable in the workplace? Yes.
Nothing wrong with smelling good.
But don’t empty the bottle~

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Your cologne or perfume selection is what
makes you unique, unique in yourself. But
don’t “alienate” yourself from co-workers!

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In-appropriate Attire: “Her”
Shoes & Boots

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Maybe “Inappropriate” at 9AM
But not “Inappropriate” at 5PM
It should be noted that images
judged and commented on in
this comprehensive review of
inappropriate attire/ fashion as
being “Acceptable” or
Unacceptable” strictly apply to
workplace employment in a
general office/ corporate
setting.

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Maybe “Inappropriate” at 9AM
But not “Inappropriate” at 5PM
Images labeled “unacceptable or
inappropriate” very well maybe
perfectly acceptable and tasteful in
other workplace type environments and
especially on the employee’s personal
time. Morality and fashion is not the
focus of this section, only the
perception of offensive clothing that
could create disruptions in the
corporate workplace.

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"Impressions are
Behaviors only you control"
In-appropriate attire in the
workplace can be a landmine
subject for sure. High sensitivities
and insecurities by some can
make confronting a potential
concern, explosive. It is vital that
perceived standards and
expectations on attire are outlined
in depth with an employee before
they are hired.

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"Impressions are
Behaviors only you control"
That way if a problem develops,
already pre-existing policies can
be referenced and enforced with
little to dispute about. The fine line
on “in-appropriate” attire can be
tough to navigate and manage.
However, most people know it
when they see it, and so does the
offending employee.

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If you want attention, you will
receive it. However, there are
always consequences <

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.. As well as the object of unwanted
gossip or ridicule in the office

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“Impressions” are perceptions
and behaviors you control.

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“How you dress and present your
self is a direct reflection of yourself
and the company image”

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“Being taken seriously and being taken
for granted is the fine line when it comes
to how you present yourself”

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I don’t care what the dress code policies
are. I will dress the way I want!

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Did you hear me? I said I will
dress the way I want and there is
nothing you can do about it!

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Yeah, we heard you. Did you
hear us? YOUR FIRED!!

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The Dress Code:
A company implementing and
enforcing a corporate dress code
is a good thing. The dress code
gives clear guidance, direction,
and uniformity in the worker
ranks. The employee’s looks or
physical attributes do not have a
role here, it doesn't matter, just as
long as there is a good faith
attempt to adhere to the attire
protocols set forth by the
employer.

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The objective is not to be
humiliated or fired, it is to comply,
be agreeable, and work together

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I am who I am, and I wont be
harassed under any circumstance

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Harassing, punishing, demeaning,
or terminating someone because
of there physical attributes will
lead to costly litigation and
monetary awards. It could also
lead to your own termination if it is
shown you acted outside the
scope of your legal authority.

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“Leadership is a key component to
consistently enforcing a reasonable
office business attire protocol”

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“Common Sense”
Assess Your Work Environment:
It has been shown that there is a
direct correlation between
inappropriate attire and the
specter of sexual harassment. The
seedlings of this behavior begin
early with visual images that
blossom and fuel into unwanted
comments or behavior linked with
sexual harassment.

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“Common Sense”
Assess Your Work Environment:
A woman or man who continues to
dress in a provocative style still
inexplicably deserves the right
NOT to be harassed. However, in
doing so, they might be inviting the
problem on themselves and then
left to wonder why this happened.
There also could be other
circumstances:

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“Common Sense”
Assess Your Work Environment:
Research data published in
Psychology of Women Quarterly
indicates that women in high-level
positions who dress in what is seen as
sexy attire are viewed as less
competent--regardless of their skill
sets. These women are passed over for
promotions more often than their more
modestly dresses female colleagues.
Sometimes it is best just to look
around your own office environment
and see how the norm is.

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“Common Sense”
Assess Your Work Environment:
So is being overly conservative
the key to advancing in the
corporate office? Not necessarily.
Although it can't hurt to err on the
side of caution, asserting a little
bit of individuality, flair, and
personal style can boost your
confidence, ability, and self-
image. We must also point out
that it is much harder for a
woman, than a man to make
appropriate attire decisions.

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“Common Sense”
Assess Your Work Environment:
Because of “biology” and other
obvious cultural reasons, a woman
has more to hide per se than their
male counterparts. No female
should ever be harassed because
she has attractive features. The rule
though is simple for both genders,
follow the standards set in place.
As elsewhere in your business, it
pays to stay one step ahead of the
expected.

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The common solution to any given
problem is always, “Back to
Basics”. It never fails. It reminds~

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Have Questions? Call your HR Dept.!

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We never want to hide who we are and
we certainly do not suggest this in your
daily clothing selections!

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Image Projected:
Professional and Responsible

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
Another potential problem

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
Solutions & Answers:

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ALOHA!!

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The tropical roots of Casual Friday go
back to at least 1947 in Hawaii, when
the city of Honolulu allowed workers
to wear the Aloha shirt part of the year.
The term Aloha Friday dates from the
1960s, when the shirts were worn on
Fridays instead of normal business
attire. It may be seen as a corporate
response attempting to raise worker
morale in a sometimes stifling white-
collar office environment.

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In the late 1970s, when the
production of cheap clothing
outside the United States
became more widespread,
there was a massive
campaign by large clothing
producers to make Casual
Friday a weekly event

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Casual Friday along with dressing
casually during the week became very
prevalent during the Dot-com bubble
of the late 1990s and early 2000s
rooted in a relaxed California-based
business culture. The day (also known
as Dress-down Friday, or simply
Casual day) is an American and
Canadian trend which has spread to
other parts of the world, wherein some
offices may celebrate a semi-reprieve
from the constrictions of a formal
dress code.

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I never understood “Casual Friday”.
I mean as corporate seasoned
professionals, your telling me that
you never have important business,
important clients, or vital customers
come into your office on a Friday?
Everyday interacting with significant
clients & customers requires the
utmost business attire. Your not at
the company barbeque!

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
The top five complaints from city
executives about office image and
attire relative to Casual Friday:

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
1. Skin is never in.
(50 percent of complaints)
Showing skin is distracting. You have a
better chance to be promoted or to
keep your current job with proper
attire rather than questionable attire.
2. Avoid hidden meanings in how you
wear your clothes.
(15 percent of complaints)
Ever wish you could know what your
Bosses think of you? You’d be
surprised how often they start with
the complaints first, which often
times relate to your business image.

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
3. Party clothes for Friday night
don’t start in the office.
(15 percent of complaints)
The smartest attire does not desperately
cling to you. Avoid tight shirts or
pants. Ladies should avoid the same
figure-fitting clothes as well as the
temptation to display your hard-
working and fabulous feet with sky-
high heels or shoes made mostly of
straps.

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
4. Don’t make fabric “faux pas”
(10 percent of complaints)
It is easy to get confused with
all the different fusions of fabrics
offered today. In fact, some non-
office friendly fabrics are hidden
in plain site with office-style
clothes in an attempt to push
more fashion into the office.

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
5. Keep casual at home
(10 percent of complaints)
Dressing comfortably and dressing
down are two different things. On first
glance, clients might not think your
ready to do your work if your dressed
too casual. Some Bosses may resent
your lack of respect for their own
efforts to dress to policy. Remember,
you are all part of the company image.

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
Not the best choice for the office:

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
You should be fired, plain & simple.

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
Uhhhh, absolutely not

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
This is just fine…I guess

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Casual Friday Gone Wrong?
This is just fine…I guess

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The other problem with casual
Friday is that research has
definitively proven that
wearing casual clothes that
normally would not be allowed
in the office environment
affects your work attitude and
performance. The employee,
feeling sheer comfort, tends
not to take his/her job as
seriously as they should.

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Need a pillow?

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“Casual Friday” days can lead to
“attire” issues. Stick with the norm

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Even “Barbie” knows how to
dress for the corporate office!

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Working Together. The Goal

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~Thank you for attending
today’s presentation~