Dresscode for twentysomething women!

[valkyrie]

Originally Posted by Rollergirl2001

Don't wear ultra low rise jeans.

Don't wear tops that drapes down towards the tummy and shows cleavage. This is a must for people with degrees. (On that note, did any of y'all see that episode of What Not to Wear with Jennifer last week? She wore a top that is black and she showed a lot of cleavage. And the woman has a master's degree in child development and graduated magna cum laude)

I wear ultra low rise jeans, sometimes wear black shirts that show cleavage, and I have a J.D. and graduated summa cum laude. Does having an advanced degree mean that there's no room for fashionable jeans, black shirts, and boobs any more? Because that's not the life for me, I tell you.

[DolphinChicaDDD]

Originally Posted by valkyrie

I wear ultra low rise jeans, sometimes wear black shirts that show cleavage, and I have a J.D. and graduated summa cum laude. Does having an advanced degree mean that there's no room for fashionable jeans, black shirts, and boobs any more? Because that's not the life for me, I tell you.

Didn't you get that memo when you graduated? As soon as you have an advanced degree, you need to wear mom jeans/"slacks" and cover all cleavege and signs of skin. It is inappropriate. Heaven knows the world cannot handle smart women who look good.

Maybe you can bring back those penny loafers with heels. But thats where the line is drawn.

[jess_pom]

If you're wearing a light colored dress or skirt, wear a slip. (Can also be applied to any color dress/skirt.)

If you have a large chest, watch what you wear to work. The same shirt that appears demure on your B cup colleague will make you look like a porn star. I know it's not fair, but you don't have to hide yourself in turtlenecks-- just think twice when you're selecting your work clothing.

Or simply wear a cami.

[ADqtPiMel]

Button-down shirts are the bane of my existence in DC. Ladies, if there are huge gaps between the buttons, YOUR SHIRT IS TOO SMALL. I have a large chest and I still manage to wear shirts without flashing people.

I will admit that I wear flip-flops to work, but I walk the mile and a half to my job. I change into my beautiful high-heeled pumps in the lobby, so no one ever sees my beachy feet.

[OtterXO]

Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

Button-down shirts are the bane of my existence in DC. Ladies, if there are huge gaps between the buttons, YOUR SHIRT IS TOO SMALL. I have a large chest and I still manage to wear shirts without flashing people.

On that note, if you're having a problem with a shirt pulling even though it's the proper size, try toupee (or any double sided) tape or a safety pin. It will prevent randoms from seeing your bra, which is always a good thing.

[KSUViolet06]

*No "mom jeans", you're not 50. (yes I've seen mom jeans on women my age)

*None of those "Mrs. Pitt/Kutcher/Timberlake" items!

*Sweaters or clothing with cute animals on them (you know, the ones like your kindergarten teacher would wear).

*Clear plastic stripper heels.

*SANDALS WITH SOCKS=NO.

*See through is for lingerie ladies.

*Bikini tops when you are not at a beach/outdoor type party function.

*Underwear are called UNDERwear for a reason. No one wants to see them.

*Midriff can be done in a cute and tasteful way, but it is for BARS/CLUBS ONLY.

*YOU are in you 20's. By now, you KNOW if your belly is not one that needs to be shown. Please spare our eyes and keep it covered if you have enough rolls to open a bakery.

*By now, you also know if your body is one that looks good in low rise jeans. If it doesn't, please refrain from wearing them in public.

*Unless you are pregnant, NO OVERALLS.

*No Mary Janes.

*No elastic waist shorts or skirts unless you are pregnant.

*Keep your nails simple, a SINGLE color of polish or preferably a French manicure.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by JocelynC

*Unless you are pregnant, NO OVERALLS.

This mommy says NO to overalls, even WHEN pregnant.

[Scandia]

Last year I wore jeans and flip flops to church (also ELCA). It was Christmas! The girls next to me were complaining to their mom about why they had to dress up. I so knew how they felt. For years I was the over dressed one at church. Now, I figure I should fit in with everyone else.

Though I never wear jeans or flip flops to church (well, I hardly ever wear jeans and never wear flip flops period), I do wear denim skirts/jumpers/shirts at times during ordinary Sundays. However, for Christmas and Easter I wear one of my nicer dresses, hosiery (as compared to socks), nice flats/pumps, full make-up, and my hair nicely styled. On non-holiday Sundays, I dress much more casually, but still modestly.

At my school capris and a nice shirt are pretty much standard for women.

A new librarian at a regional library in our system got into trouble for wearing capri pants and moccasins one weekday. The chief supervising that library is VERY chic, though. I have worn capris on weekends- but they are nice aqua capris that are neither short nor tight.

*SANDALS WITH SOCKS=NO.

Somebody wore sandals with socks to work once or twice. However, she is from a foreign country. I have heard the stereotype about people in various countries (including that one) wearing sandals with socks.

*Unless you are pregnant, NO OVERALLS.

This mommy says NO to overalls, even WHEN pregnant.

Wouldn't overalls be highly impractical for pregnant women, given that they take longer to go to the bathroom when you are wearing them? I wear neither jumpsuits nor overalls for that reason- I go to the bathroom very often.

Really. I think people can by stylish wearing hush puppies. I believe they should only be worn with pants, and it all depends on the cut of the pant.

Depends on the style of the Hush Puppies. If they are the low heeled pumps I have, they are best for Sunday dresses or outfits you would wear for a job interview (including but not limited to suits).

*No elastic waist shorts or skirts unless you are pregnant.

I have a few drawstring pants/skirts. But I think what you mean is those really cheap looking ones that do not look good on anyone.

*Sweaters or clothing with cute animals on them (you know, the ones like your kindergarten teacher would wear).

I think of those only as an uniform to be worn only at certain jobs. I do not wear those ever- but the children's librarian at another regional wore those and they worked well for her.

*No Mary Janes.

"sweatdrops"

[tunatartare]

AlphaFrog, I did not like a single one of those Hush Puppies.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

AlphaFrog, I did not like a single one of those Hush Puppies.

That's because
a) You're picky
b) they all cost less then $150

[kddani]

Originally Posted by Scandia

I do wear denim skirts/jumpers/shirts at times during ordinary Sundays.

...
I wear neither jumpsuits nor overalls for that reason- I go to the bathroom very often.

What company still makes jumpers? Or maybe what you mean by jumpers is different than what I have in mind.

This is what I think of when I hear jumper:


No one over the age of like 6 should be wearing these. They have not been in style in a long, long time.

Who makes jumpsuits????

I haven't seen overalls on anybody but window washers the past few years. Oh, wait, and Jessica Simpson when she's being a scrub. They look even worse on her because of her boobs.

All of the above things that I mentioned frighten me.

[tunatartare]

Jumper is British slang for sweater. I'm hoping that Scandia is part British and that was what she meant by jumper, because that word brings back bad memories of Jew camp and synagogue.

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by kddani

What company still makes jumpers? Or maybe what you mean by jumpers is different than what I have in mind.

I know that they call sweaters "jumpers" in England, but I don't think that's what we're talking about.

And that is a LOVELY jumper dress...LOL

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by Scandia

Though I never wear jeans or flip flops to church (well, I hardly ever wear jeans and never wear flip flops period), I do wear denim skirts/jumpers/shirts at times during ordinary Sundays. However, for Christmas and Easter I wear one of my nicer dresses, hosiery (as compared to socks), nice flats/pumps, full make-up, and my hair nicely styled. On non-holiday Sundays, I dress much more casually, but still modestly.

JUMPERS? Scandia, stop. Catholic school is OVER! You don't need to wear tose anymore.

Depends on the style of the Hush Puppies. If they are the low heeled pumps I have, they are best for Sunday dresses or outfits you would wear for a job interview (including but not limited to suits).

Sunday dresses should be worn with FASHIONABLE shoes! You are not a pastor's wife! Repeat: I am a Catholic. I am not a pastor's wife! Get some cute sandals to wear with your dresses! You live in FLORIDA! Enjoy it!

[valkyrie]

Originally Posted by Scandia

I wear neither jumpsuits nor overalls for that reason- I go to the bathroom very often.

TMI.