What to wear? What is Business Attire?

[Marie]

Originally posted by Exquisite5
It is important for every woman to know what business attire is. THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SORORITY MEMBERSHIP AND I AM SPEAKING WOMAN TO WOMAN IN AN EFFORT TO HELP CAREERS.This is appropriate business attire for a woman.

This is a very conservative description of business attire, which may be necessary depending on your industry or company. In many companies today, I co-sign that pants as well as color are acceptable for business attire. I don't think it would at all be out of the ordinary to see a woman with a black pant suit w/a red silk blouse or scarf. Additionally, while you don't want to wear 'stripper pumps' or inappropriate boots, it is not uncommon to see women wearing heels higher than 1'' - 2''. I notice that this description also states that the hair needs to be pulled away from the face, which is also not a requirement (although, it will make you look very tailored and neat). I do think that the point about closed toe shoes is accurate (and often overlooked). Additionally, I hate when I see women w/skirt suits and boots on.

Lastly, I would stick very closely to the original description if I was going for a job interview, career fair, rush, etc. I think it is a very accurate description of business attire for making a 1st impression. However, if I worked for a company that had a business attire dress code, then I would start to broaden my wardrobe as far as color, shoes, pants, and all the other points noted above. Of course you have to use your best judgement depending on your individual circumstance.