Ladies, how many times have you looked in your closet for the right business attire and not found what you were searching for? I do it often. Don't stress out...perhaps you should begin to plan ahead? Opportunity only knocks one time for some people, so be ready, or the chance might pass you by. You want to look classy and extraordinary, not tacky. You’ve either landed a new job in the office world, or you’re planning on doing so soon. Either way, you’re trying to beef up your wardrobe that consisted of some jeans and t-shirts, maybe a few clubbing outfits and a dress for special occasions...please DO include attire suitable for the office world. Not all employers require business dress, or even business casual. Luckily, the definitions of professional clothing for women have gone through some changes in the past decades: no longer are high heels and pantyhose a necessity, just a possibility. You are at an office now so sexy is fun and sassy, but you want to fit the image of a business woman now. Remember, dress for the job you want, not for the job you have!
So now you must be asking yourself... "How do I figure out how to dress and what to wear?" A good place to start is at the bottom, working your way up. As such, one of the most important parts of any outfit is a good pair of shoes (and this doesn’t change all because you expect to find yourself behind a desk for a good portion of the day). Nonetheless, people are going to look down at your feet so make sure that you have a good pedicure and a nice set of heels. In all likelihood, as an entry level office worker, you’ll be required to make copies, assist walk-ins and maybe perform a few runner duties – otherwise known as getting up, moving around and sitting down throughout the day. If this is the case, you need a pair of shoes that will look nice, but won’t have you desperately seeking out a foot massage at the end of the day. It's about comfort for sure, BUT fashion can be painful and rewarding all at the same time.
If you’re not used to heels and don’t feel any particular desire to start wearing them, don’t worry. It's better to wear something you feel good in, that way no accidents or felling like an idiot. A simple, flat pair of shoes will do. Find something fun! Regardless of heels or flats, unless you’re vegan or a form of vegetarian that is opposed to wearing animal products, you want to go with a pair of shoes whose upper is made of leather. Leather breathes a lot better than man made materials and, therefore, helps keep your feet from feeling too cramped in their professional confines. As your feet become used to standing for periods of time, then increase the heels size.
As for the actual aesthetics of your shoes, there are a few things to watch out for. Suede has a lovely look and feel, but it gets dirty far faster than a pair with a bit of shine to them. As well, unless your personality calls out for bright yellows and pinks when buying shoes, your best bet is to go with something dark. If nothing else, every woman should have a pair of professional, comfortable, black shoes somewhere in their closet. Not only do black shoes go with most every outfit, they take a lot longer to get noticeably dirty.
Another important note about shoes is what to wear with them. You don’t want to be caught walking into your new office with a pair of beautiful dress shoes over white, fluffy exercise socks. Not only would that be a tight fit, but it would look rather silly. However, unless your employer is more liberal or less observant than most, you don’t want to wear your shoes over bare feet. Other than dealing with the struggle of getting on a pair of pantyhose in the morning, you can try nylon knee-highs or thin cotton socks. As with the shoes, darker is generally better. No one wants to go tot the office looking like Rainbow Brite. If the darker colors don’t agree with you, choosing nylons that are flesh colored is a safe bet. It’s still noticeable that you’re wearing something, but not so noticeable that you might find yourself not matching the rest of your outfit. Remember, you want to turn head,,..look sexy and moderate your usage of fashion attire. Once a weeks wear something that will turn all office heads....it's fun, it's exciting, and it's a really great feeling to know that you have that much power over a man!
So now you must be asking yourself... "How do I figure out how to dress and what to wear?" A good place to start is at the bottom, working your way up. As such, one of the most important parts of any outfit is a good pair of shoes (and this doesn’t change all because you expect to find yourself behind a desk for a good portion of the day). Nonetheless, people are going to look down at your feet so make sure that you have a good pedicure and a nice set of heels. In all likelihood, as an entry level office worker, you’ll be required to make copies, assist walk-ins and maybe perform a few runner duties – otherwise known as getting up, moving around and sitting down throughout the day. If this is the case, you need a pair of shoes that will look nice, but won’t have you desperately seeking out a foot massage at the end of the day. It's about comfort for sure, BUT fashion can be painful and rewarding all at the same time.
If you’re not used to heels and don’t feel any particular desire to start wearing them, don’t worry. It's better to wear something you feel good in, that way no accidents or felling like an idiot. A simple, flat pair of shoes will do. Find something fun! Regardless of heels or flats, unless you’re vegan or a form of vegetarian that is opposed to wearing animal products, you want to go with a pair of shoes whose upper is made of leather. Leather breathes a lot better than man made materials and, therefore, helps keep your feet from feeling too cramped in their professional confines. As your feet become used to standing for periods of time, then increase the heels size.
As for the actual aesthetics of your shoes, there are a few things to watch out for. Suede has a lovely look and feel, but it gets dirty far faster than a pair with a bit of shine to them. As well, unless your personality calls out for bright yellows and pinks when buying shoes, your best bet is to go with something dark. If nothing else, every woman should have a pair of professional, comfortable, black shoes somewhere in their closet. Not only do black shoes go with most every outfit, they take a lot longer to get noticeably dirty.
Another important note about shoes is what to wear with them. You don’t want to be caught walking into your new office with a pair of beautiful dress shoes over white, fluffy exercise socks. Not only would that be a tight fit, but it would look rather silly. However, unless your employer is more liberal or less observant than most, you don’t want to wear your shoes over bare feet. Other than dealing with the struggle of getting on a pair of pantyhose in the morning, you can try nylon knee-highs or thin cotton socks. As with the shoes, darker is generally better. No one wants to go tot the office looking like Rainbow Brite. If the darker colors don’t agree with you, choosing nylons that are flesh colored is a safe bet. It’s still noticeable that you’re wearing something, but not so noticeable that you might find yourself not matching the rest of your outfit. Remember, you want to turn head,,..look sexy and moderate your usage of fashion attire. Once a weeks wear something that will turn all office heads....it's fun, it's exciting, and it's a really great feeling to know that you have that much power over a man!
A few things to look out for while shopping for blouses: as with your slacks, be careful to notice how tight your top is – if you can see the outline of your bra with it on, it’s probably too tight; if your top is so low cut that you’re worried someone might be able to tell the color of your bra if you move in a particular way, it’s probably cut too low; sleeveless tops may or may not be acceptable in your office, double check before you show up to work in one; colored blouses are easier to clean than white ones since they’re less likely to change colors in the wash if you accidentally drop in a red sock.Once you get better used to the office world, you may end up expanding your choices to include suits and skirts and pantyhose. Beware of how you bend over....all eyes are on you! Men love heels...and women who wear them, but be very careful how you come to work, it could be causing some borderline sexual harassment issues. Sure it's fun to tease...just be careful. There is a time and a place for everything, and mixing the club with the office will clash. Remain classy, and you'll get noticed in all of the right ways!
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