I work in the sales department of a financial management firm (basically we sell mutual funds and annuities to stock brokers). Our dress code is "business casual" which means something different everywhere you go. Basically, we can wear anything except jeans, sweats and sneaks. Other than that, pretty much everything goes.
But, I tend to dress more conservatively and professionally than the rest of the people in my department. I am the only Black female on the ENTIRE floor who is not an administrative assistant. So, I try not to give anyone any reason to hold me back, including my dress.
Generally, I wear nice slacks, button up shirts, and loafers. Some of the white people in my office come in there looking like they haven't even bathed.
Marie, I totally agree with you. At a professional seminar once, someone told me that you should dress the way your boss' boss dresses.
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