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By *ynecpl OP Couple
over a year ago
Newcastle upon Tyne |
I need some new work wear and was browsing the internet for new clothes normally wear trousers and a shirt, when Mrs suggested wearing a long sleeve shirt, tank top.
After I had given her a long hard Paddington stare told her that could only have been made marginally worse if she had suggested a short sleeve shirt.
What style do others wear and what do you all suggest. |
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"Work in an office, used to wear a suit but over the last few years I have relaxed it a bit"
Is it a closed office or public facing. I always feel that the public have more confidence in you and trust you more if you look smart. That doesn't have to mean suit or shirt and tie. How about well cut trousers and a cashmere jumper or a slim fit shirt. Men have so little choice, it's a shame |
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"Maybe you should give the tank top more consideration"
 , nobody should give a tank top more consideration or a sleeveless pullover as my mum called them when she bought me a purple one in 1973 with "love" emblazoned across the chest |
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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago
Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe |
I work in a public facing role. One or two of my colleagues, who do the same role as me, wear shirts and ties with suits. I wear flowery shirts and chinos. A lot of our work is in nursery schools and care homes so I think a suit is imposing.
Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".
I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties. |
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"I work in a public facing role. One or two of my colleagues, who do the same role as me, wear shirts and ties with suits. I wear flowery shirts and chinos. A lot of our work is in nursery schools and care homes so I think a suit is imposing.
Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".
I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties. "
Seems you dress for your role  |
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"I work in a public facing role. One or two of my colleagues, who do the same role as me, wear shirts and ties with suits. I wear flowery shirts and chinos. A lot of our work is in nursery schools and care homes so I think a suit is imposing.
Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".
I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties.
Seems you dress for your role "
I think this is the key.
Just because you have a customer facing role that doesn't mean a shirt and tie or suit is the best option.
I think solicitors should dress smartly but if you are a customer advisor or deal with the vulnerable, a more approachable style may be better.
As long as you don't look scruffy and the clothes are appropriate, you should wear what you feel most comfortable in.
Nita |
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"I work in a public facing role. One or two of my colleagues, who do the same role as me, wear shirts and ties with suits. I wear flowery shirts and chinos. A lot of our work is in nursery schools and care homes so I think a suit is imposing.
Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".
I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties.
Seems you dress for your role
I think this is the key.
Just because you have a customer facing role that doesn't mean a shirt and tie or suit is the best option.
I think solicitors should dress smartly but if you are a customer advisor or deal with the vulnerable, a more approachable style may be better.
As long as you don't look scruffy and the clothes are appropriate, you should wear what you feel most comfortable in.
Nita "
Yes I should have qualified my earlier post. Was thinking of the jobs I've worked in |
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I think it depends on your role within the company you work for. Some companies are less formal than others, in which case casual smart would work.
If you have a position whereby you ‘represent’ in a customer/client facing role, I believe it should always be smart attire (with/without a suit) how can you assert a sense of trust/authority if you don’t look the part when extolling your specialist knowledge/expertise etc. I always present as an equal sat across the desk from those I have appointments with.
I usually wear a smart suit, dress etc. My company has ‘dress down friday’ which I ignore  if I’m at work I’m at work! |
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