[Jobs] 10 Crimes of Work Fashion

Wed Oct 18 23:17:16 CDT 2006

the article was in the email but I can send it to you.

Corey Cook
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From: "Judith Bron" <jbron at optonline.net>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 11:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] 10 Crimes of Work Fashion

I have tried to access this article but for whatever reason when I click on
the frame I don't end up anywhere.  If someone can reproduce the article and
send it to me I would be most appreciative.  Thanks, Judith
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Corey Cook" <ccook55 at sc.rr.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:31 PM
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> Personally I like this article.
> Guess it is time to brake out the razor.
> And part with my goatee.
>
> Corey Cook
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Josh" <jkenn337 at kutztown.edu>
> To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>; <employment at acb.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:03 PM
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>
>
> I think I would rather avoid the whole thing and just work from home.
> People
> should form opinions of you based on your personality and how you are, and
> not based on how you look. So I think I'll avoid the whole thing and do my
> best to find some sort of home job. After all, I myself am not one for
> dressing up, in fact, I hate it and so does my wife!
>
> Josh
>
> skype: jkenn337
> email: jkenn337 at kutztown.edu
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Peter Altschul" <atschu at erols.com>
> To: <employment at acb.org>; "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:19 PM
> Subject: [Jobs] 10 Crimes of Work Fashion
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>> http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articl
>> eid=837&SiteId=cbmsnhp4837&sc_extcmp=JS_837_home1&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=9e7
>> 105a9add4454b8521a18cafea0187-214319011-TX-4&GT1=8632
>>
>>
>>
>> 10 Crimes of Work Fashion
>>
>>
>>
>> By Laura Morsch, CareerBuilder.com writer
>>
>>
>>
>> Fair or not, appearance matters in the workplace. Just ask Desiree
>> Goodwin.
>> The Harvard assistant librarian sued the university in 2005, claiming she
>> was rejected for jobs or passed over for promotions 16 times because her
>> supervisors viewed her as just as "pretty girl" who "wore sexy outfits,"
>> according to media reports. When it comes to professional perception,
>> clothes make a difference.
>>
>>
>>
>> According to a survey by Office Team, an administrative staffing firm, 80
>> percent of workers say a person's work wardrobe affects his or her
>> professional image. This means that dressing appropriately is a must if
>> you
>> want to be taken seriously at work. But knowing what's acceptable attire
>> isn't easy in today's workplace. Business-casual dress codes vary widely
>> between companies, and even between departments. The following items,
>> however, are almost never acceptable to wear to work:
>>
>>
>>
>> 1. The Crime: Poor-fitting clothing.
>>
>>
>>
>> Too-tight clothing is never flattering and usually too revealing, but
>> too-baggy clothes make you look sloppy and unprofessional. Pant length
>> also
>> matters -- if you're showing too much sock or leg, expect to be teased
>> all
>> day about an upcoming flood.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: Find a good tailor. It's a rare person who actually looks
>> good
>> in clothes directly off the rack. Buy an item to fit the fullest parts of
>> your body, and the tailor can nip in the rest.
>>
>>
>>
>> 2. The Crime: Too much perfume or cologne.
>>
>>
>>
>> You never want your co-workers or clients to smell you before they see
>> you,
>> and a colleague could be severely allergic to your favorite scent.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: Apply perfume or cologne with an extremely light hand. If you
>> spritz too much, put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and dab off
>> the
>> excess.
>>
>>
>>
>> 3. The Crime: Shorts or too-short skirts.
>>
>>
>>
>> Showing too much leg is never a good professional move -- for women or
>> men.
>> Revealing a little leg makes men appear overly casual or sloppy, and
>> makes
>> women look more sexy than serious.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: Men should stick with long pants, and women should wear
>> shorts
>> or skirts that hit within an inch-and-a-half of the knee.
>>
>>
>>
>> 4. The Crime: Out-of-control hair.
>>
>>
>>
>> Whether it's frizzy coifs or bushy beards, wild hair just doesn't look
>> professional.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: Women should invest in a good haircut and some styling
>> products
>> that can reduce poufiness and make hair easier to manage. Men should keep
>> their facial hair well-trimmed, or better yet, go clean-shaven.
>>
>>
>>
>> 5. The Crime: Dirty, ripped or torn jeans.
>>
>>
>>
>> Even on casual Fridays, ripped jeans look too dirty and messy for the
>> workplace.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: When you do choose to wear jeans to work, make sure they are
>> well-fitting and in extremely good condition.
>>
>>
>>
>> 6. The Crime: Cleavage.
>>
>>
>>
>> There are very few legitimate jobs where showing off your chest is a good
>> career move.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: Cover up. Whenever possible, avoid wearing anything low-cut
>> to
>> the office. If you can't part with your V-neck shirts, simply buy a few
>> camisole shirts to wear underneath them.
>>
>>
>>
>> 7. The Crime: Tank tops.
>>
>>
>>
>> Showing too much skin in the office is never a good idea in the office,
>> and
>> tank tops are especially inappropriate for men.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: If it's hot outside and you're going out with friends after
>> work, simply keep a cardigan at your desk to cover up. That way, you'll
>> stay
>> comfortable in frigid air conditioning and look professional when your
>> boss
>> stops by.
>>
>>
>>
>> 8. The Crime: Noisy jewelry.
>>
>>
>>
>> An armload of bangles or long, dangling earrings are perfect choices for
>> a
>> bar, but downright distracting in the office.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: Keep your office jewelry simple. A small pendant, stud
>> earrings
>> and a delicate bracelet look much more professional than trendy pieces.
>> Save
>> your flashier jewelry for happy hour.
>>
>>
>>
>> 9. The Crime: Gym attire.
>>
>>
>>
>> Even in the most casual workplaces, yoga pants, shorts, T-shirts and
>> running
>> shoes make you look sloppy and apathetic.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: At the very least, wear nice jeans and professional-looking
>> shoes. If you're going to the gym or catching a flight after work, change
>> into your comfortable clothes in the bathroom on the way out.
>>
>>
>>
>> 10. The Crime: Extremely high heels.
>>
>>
>>
>> Extremely high heels are too sexy for the workplace -- not to mention
>> impractical. Few things would be more embarrassing than wobbling or
>> tripping
>> over your extreme footwear in front of the boss.
>>
>>
>>
>> Redemption: The highest heels you should wear to the office are 2 to 3
>> inches. That way, you'll actually be able to walk in them, and they'll be
>> comfortable enough to wear all day. You might feel shorter, but you'll no
>> longer fear grates or sidewalk cracks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Laura Morsch is a writer for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes
>> about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace
>> issues.
>>
>>
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