Keepin' it Classy on Casual Fridays

There's nothing better in the corporate world than summer Fridays. Not only do office hours usually end early, but the dress code is often changed from business to casual. If you haven't seen The Office: Casual Friday episode, get to hulu, STAT. In the meantime, here are a few quick pointers for women on how to avoid being scolded by HR on dress down days.


1. Sun dresses* can be completely appropriate. They are also perfect in their ability to be converted to cute happy hour attire if imbibing after work is on the agenda (which I highly recommend). The most important thing to consider when wearing a sundress to work is the sleeve length. If your dress is anything other than a tee (ie- halter, tube, spaghetti straps, etc.) a cardigan is mandatory. Feel free to bare all at the bar, but not at your desk.


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2. If you're allowed to wear jeans, it should go without saying that holes, rips, and cut-offs are NOT okay. Also inappropriate are too-tight low-rise jeans*

*This rule is not exclusive to the workplace. Muffin-tops are always prohibited.

3. Footwear: I don't care if you've just spent $45 on a pedicure from Bliss, no one in the office wants to see your feet. In the same regard, no one wants to hear you from down the hall, so save the flops for the beach. Strappy sandals can also lean towards the inappropriate side. You're safest bet is to wear ballet flats, a simple pump, or clean sneakers.

4. You look like a douche when you keep your sunglasses on your head. Just saying.



Don't be the chick who puts the 'ass' in classy on casual Fridays.

Office gossip never dies.

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