Appropriate Women Dress Code in the Workplace

There’s a famous saying that goes “Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the world”, I strongly agree with that. A women in a business setting and workplace is seen as a champion, a warrior and a survivor- or at least that’s what I think. For a women to compete and work alongside and against men for positions or promotions shows a lot about her character. We are wanted to be seen as equals and just as important as men, and so we should dress to impress! Much like men’s dress code attire, the darker the suit, the better. There are two options of either dress pants or a knee length skirt- both should be well ironed and wrinkle-free. A collard blouse or dress-material top is recommended, and should either be tucked in or just below your waistline. A key rule to remember is to make sure that the blouse you wear is neither too see through or too low of a neck cut. Nearer to the colder season, when wearing pantyhose, opt for dark or a skin colored pair. Same as men, when it comes to accessories, the more minimal the better. Simple jewellery such as a watch, a ring and subtle earrings are all acceptable and appropriate but chunky or bright accessories on the other hand are not recommended. As for shoes, closed or opened toe heels that are dark in colour can never go wrong! There you have it, your power outfit. I for one know that when I dress for the occasion and feel good about my clothing choices, I feel like I can take over the world. The way you present yourself definitely shines through to the outside. You are more confident in yourself and present yourself in a way that keeps people wondering what else you have hiding! Do you think that a powerful outfit gives a women more confidence to achieve a successful performance? Down below I have found a blog that has pictures and examples of appropriate work attire that women can wear in a business environment. (CLICK HERE FOR BLOG)

Picture Retrieved From: http://wise.ua.edu/2016-symposium.html

McMaster University. (2016). Business Formal Attire. Retrieved from: http://cpd.degroote.mcmaster.ca/student-services/mba-dress-code/business-formal-attire/