Dresscode for twentysomething women!

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by Glitter650

I know some of you will disagree with this, but if you have to dress in full on business attire, like a skirt or business dress WEAR PANTYHOSE. Bare legs is fine with a sundress or more business casual type skirt or whatever, but I think if you're wearing a suit and everything... bare legs just don't go.

I completely agree.

[adpiucf]

Once you graduate from college, Charlotte Russe/Abercrombie/Aeropostale and American Eagle should slowly disappear from your wardrobe. Notable exceptions: you work in a night club or spend your days beach combing.

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.

[ZTAngel]

Originally Posted by adpiucf

Once you graduate from college, Charlotte Russe/Abercrombie/Aeropostale and American Eagle should slowly disappear from your wardrobe.

I can't remember the last time I stepped foot in those stores. I was probably still in college.

Here's one: denim shorts and heels are never attractive. In fact, I don't like demin shorts at all but that's more personal preference.

[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.

[FirstAndFinest]

Belly shirts, low rise jeans, and bikinis were not made for every body.
Dress in what flatters your body.
When dressing for work, don't show off your belly, cleavage or thighs because then no one will take you seriously.
When there's a company picnic, carefully consider your attire - do you want the President to remember you wearing super-tight, too-short, inappropriate clothes??

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

YES! I can't stand it when women buy bras that are like three sizes too small on them and you see the girls spilling out all over the place.

A colleague at my new job wears demis and then spills out. She's a tiny woman, but the girls are too large for demis. After she wore a too-sheer top, I even considered telling her, but I think she would feel I'm outta line.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by Scandia

- Don't wear T-shirts that say "Porn Star" or "Boys are stupid" or "Spoiled brat".
- Don't wear flip-flops 24/7 or to every single place. They are fine for the beach or the pool, but they are NOT for work or the house of worship.
- Don't wear halter/strapless stuff everywhere either. Again- they are fine for a picnic or for a house party, but I do not want to see them at church or at my job no matter how scorchingly hot the weather is.
- Don't try to fit size 8 feet into size 5 shoes. Pointy shoes will only cause damage to your feet. Backless shoes can be a safety hazard in some places. It is not necessary to wear 4-inch heels at most jobs: not to mention they can be a safety hazard as well.
- And of course, if you cannot breathe inside something, it is way too tight. We do not want to see every one of your bulges and joints.

I've seen one of the PRIESTS at my church wearing flip-flops and my church is 100 years old with the worst air conditioner in the world so I am going to wear strapless dresses rather than have gigantic pit-stains.

Also my boyfriend is the son of a preacher man and he wears flip-flops to church every week even though he has a JD and graduated cum laude.

TEH HORROR!

[Tippiechick]

Yeah, strapless dresses are fine at my church, too. So are flip-flops. And, I go to an ultra-conservative Southern church.

I think that you can wear almost anything if it is stylish and looks good on someone. However, there are things that never look good on anyone. I have never seen anyone in their twenties or thirties stylishly carry off a pair of hush puppies, sas, or doc martens. And, no homely skirts. Don't look like you're fresh out of the 1990's Seattle grunge mode! That's my worst pet peeve!

[jadis96]

I think the only real "rule" is wear what is approiate for where you are when you are there.

As for clothing from certain stores.. I wear american eagle stuff all the time when I am around the house or at my rents place for dinner. They are affordable and comfortable. I am talking plain t-shirts and hoodies with jeans, why does it matter where they come from if they fit well?

Every job is different. At my school capris and a nice shirt are pretty much standard for women. Most woman also wear flip flops or casual sandals too. The majority of men are kakhis and polos. All fridays we are encouraged to wear school t shirts and most teachers wear them with jeans or denim capris. Some schools are more dressed up, but in my job my boss wants us comfortable first so we can worry about the kids and not how we are sitting. Obviously for parent conferences and open house we dress up more.

I do agree that some saying on t-shirts are just rude or crass, but I don't think that is an age thing. I don't think the word "bitch" needs to be on a t-shirt of any aged person.

[f8nacn]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

jeans, and sneakers have no place in the office or at a house of worship.

This all depends on the environment of your job/church. I'm very comfortable wearing jeans to church because it is the environment that has been set. It's not an every Sunday or church function occurance; however, i will wear jeans...

[SoCalGirl]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I have a nicer pair that I wear to church on Sunday (relaxed ELCA church).

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.

[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.

[Lady Pi Phi]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

... I have never seen anyone in their twenties or thirties stylishly carry off a pair of hush puppies...

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.