So with UBS recently publishing what they consider an appropriate work wardrobe being one of the most trending topics last week (and apparently, people are *STILL* talking about it), I've decided to post one of my own as well. To prevent readers from getting bored, I will try to keep it very brief, not 40-something pages like the Swiss-based bank (really? My high school handbook was able to say all they needed to say about appropriate dress within a page or so - on 8.5 x 5.5 paper).
As DelectablyChic! is an online media publication, the most ideal dress code leans towards the casual side. This means that standards are all the more important - different people have different views of what "on the casual side" means -especially in the fashion and style industry. For some, "casual" means relaxed - yoga pants, flip flops, sweat shirts and so forth. This is fine if you are working at a home office, of course, but not if you work in a "real" office. In fact, flip flops are NEVER fine, unless you're doing a spa day or meeting at the pool or beach. Below are a few ideal outfits for different situations:
A regular day at a casual office (with denim):
If you work in a very casual office which allows denim, be sure that the wash is darker. Whether you pick a flowy top or cardigan and shell, make sure the jeans are professional looking and not sloppy weekend wear.
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RE: Height discrimination vs weight discrimination
Here's a new response from a post dated October 8, 2008 :
It's great to see that other women of a more diminuitive stature are beginning to speak out.
I have just lost my job because of my height!I have been working for an international airline for the past 11 years. I was a Cabin Crew manager. Recently there was a departmental restructure whereby we would have to reapply for our positions. In addition we would be required to fly once or twice a month as extra crew to carry out assessments.After I had applied and been given an interview date I was told that I needed to do a height test - I came in at 6millimetres below 5ft 2 so my interview was cancelled and I am now unemployed.
Although I appreciate that there has to be a height limit because of reaching the hat racks - however I asked if I could take a reach test on the basis that who is to say that my reach isn't the same as someone who is just 5ft2? Furthermore I would not be operating as Crew - this was not granted because there is no law to protect smaller people in the workplace. if I had been just 5ft 2 and a size 22 then that would have been fine (although being such a size would not facilitate an easy evacuation from the aircraft!!) because there is legislation regarding weight. Just because it is not law doesn't mean it's not discrimination.And yes it is soooo difficult to get the same clothes as the taller women have access to as most petite ranges are awful but it's fine if you are large!!!!!!
Note to original poster: I don't know what jurisdiction you live in, but height discrimination is against the Ontario Human Rights Code (not sure if there's a rule in other parts of Canada). If you're in Michigan, you might have a discrimination case as well.
What do you think of this issue, readers?
It's great to see that other women of a more diminuitive stature are beginning to speak out.
I have just lost my job because of my height!I have been working for an international airline for the past 11 years. I was a Cabin Crew manager. Recently there was a departmental restructure whereby we would have to reapply for our positions. In addition we would be required to fly once or twice a month as extra crew to carry out assessments.After I had applied and been given an interview date I was told that I needed to do a height test - I came in at 6millimetres below 5ft 2 so my interview was cancelled and I am now unemployed.
Although I appreciate that there has to be a height limit because of reaching the hat racks - however I asked if I could take a reach test on the basis that who is to say that my reach isn't the same as someone who is just 5ft2? Furthermore I would not be operating as Crew - this was not granted because there is no law to protect smaller people in the workplace. if I had been just 5ft 2 and a size 22 then that would have been fine (although being such a size would not facilitate an easy evacuation from the aircraft!!) because there is legislation regarding weight. Just because it is not law doesn't mean it's not discrimination.And yes it is soooo difficult to get the same clothes as the taller women have access to as most petite ranges are awful but it's fine if you are large!!!!!!
Note to original poster: I don't know what jurisdiction you live in, but height discrimination is against the Ontario Human Rights Code (not sure if there's a rule in other parts of Canada). If you're in Michigan, you might have a discrimination case as well.
What do you think of this issue, readers?
Juniors Department? Pourquoi?
Maybe it's just that I work in a semi-business casual environment, where the women wear anything from twin sets and pants to full out suits, but I never really understood why some petite women have a preference for the junior section. And this goes for some women who are in their mid 30s. The most frequent thing I hear is that juniors fit better. Do they? Juniors clothing may be cut smaller, but they don't really fit a petite frame all that well. It's still cut for a taller figure, for one. Also, it's got a younger look to it. The one thing petite women don't want. Many of us do look younger than our age, and when you look young, especially when you are a shorter person who looks young, you may very well be mistaken for the intern rather than the someone who is in charge.
If you work in downtown type business environment, then a suit is very important, even if your office is business casual...you'll still need a suit for more formal occasions, such as when you're meeting with clients. Personally, I'd suggest that you spend more than "normal" on this, and definitely not in the juniors department. I have found that most of their suits are not that great quality and aren't cut properly. Ideally, one should go petite, but I realize that not every place makes them. Even better, you can go custom, in places such as AprilMarin (but you'll need to know your measurements inside out if you want to get a perfect-perfect fit.) A grown-up should get a grown-up suit. After all, you should be dressing for the job you WANT, not the one you have. You're not doing that if your suit is from the juniors' department.
If you work in downtown type business environment, then a suit is very important, even if your office is business casual...you'll still need a suit for more formal occasions, such as when you're meeting with clients. Personally, I'd suggest that you spend more than "normal" on this, and definitely not in the juniors department. I have found that most of their suits are not that great quality and aren't cut properly. Ideally, one should go petite, but I realize that not every place makes them. Even better, you can go custom, in places such as AprilMarin (but you'll need to know your measurements inside out if you want to get a perfect-perfect fit.) A grown-up should get a grown-up suit. After all, you should be dressing for the job you WANT, not the one you have. You're not doing that if your suit is from the juniors' department.
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