"As
a woman, you must never exploit or live in any kind
of
exploitation, and you must not live in any situation
where you
have to attempt to attain security. Do not enter into
any kind
of physical, mental, social, or domestic relationship
until you
have security, and a guarantee that in every facet
of your life, your
reproductive faculty, and your delicacy is protected."Yogi Bhajan
Skin:
everyone has it. And one glance at TV, movies and
magazines reveals how much people love to flash it.
It's true that showing some skin on TV may help the
ratings, but baring too much in the office says, "I'm
inexperienced, unprofessional and hoping people will
not notice I have no real skills for this job."
Once you get the reputation as a sultry dresser, it
may be difficult to shake that image and ever be taken
seriously by your colleagues.
If you don't want to put your image or career on the
line, avoid these office attire don'ts:
Plunging
Necklines. Some of the lawyers on TV can't seem to
get through a case without them. Your office, however,
is not trying to garner audience ratings. So button
up or wear a tank or camisole under that shirt to
conceal the cleavage.
Low-Rise
Pants. Outside the office, you probably can't be seen
without them. But at work, it's best to cover your
behind.
Mini
and Micro-Mini Skirts. This cutesy little item may
be a staple in a Britney Spears video, but at ABC
Accounting, Inc., it may go too far in illustrating
your bottom line.
Belly
Shirts. Everyone is glad you use your ab-cruncher
religiously, but the office is not the place to put
all your hard work on display. Leave it for the gym,
beach or nightclub.
Men's
Chest Hair. Exposing excess chest hair went out of
style with leisure suits. Men, you may want to button
your shirt an extra button before your clients begin
expecting you to ask them what
their sign is.
See-Through
Shirts. If you want people to pay attention to what
they can learn from your presentation instead of what
they see through your shirt, wear a suit coat, T-shirt
or camisole underneath sheerer fabrics.
Shorts.
Shorts are rarely appropriate in the workplace. It's
true, some styles of women's suits have included a
longer short. But as a rule, shorts don't cut it in
a professional setting.
Open-Back
Tops and Dresses. These may work in the ballroom,
but not in the conference room. Slip on a sweater
or jacket and go from overexposed to professionally
composed.
Flip-flops.
These are appropriate for vacations and lounging,
not daily office tasks. If you have problems with
your feet, try clogs or even open-toed shoes.
Skimpy,
Strappy Camisole Tops. Yes, you can wear these barely-there
pieces ... with the help of a blouse, sweater or jacket
worn over them. See "Plunging
Necklines."
*Consultation
with a health care professional should occur before applying
adjustments or treatments to the body, consuming medications
or nutritional supplements and before dieting, fasting
or exercising. None of these activities are herein presented
as substitutes for competent medical treatment.
Plunging
Necklines. Some of the lawyers on TV can't seem to
get through a case without them. Your office, however,
is not trying to garner audience ratings. So button
up or wear a tank or camisole under that shirt to
conceal the cleavage.
*Consultation
with a health care professional should occur before applying
adjustments or treatments to the body, consuming medications
or nutritional supplements and before dieting, fasting
or exercising. None of these activities are herein presented
as substitutes for competent medical treatment.