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February 3, 2012
Scrap the Suit?
 Think the only option for a professional presentation or job interview is a suit? Think again!
Today’s career women are breaking the rules of what constitutes a serious business wardrobe – and still being taken seriously.
“Things have indeed changed over the years,” says Dr. Victoria Seitz, author of I Don't Wear A Suit. “Women have moved the continuum of appropriate work attire to less like a man and more like a secure individual.”
For alternatives to the traditional suit, Seitz suggests a shift dress worn with a blazer or wide-leg trousers with a cashmere sweater.
Modifying what’s worn underneath, like pairing a turtleneck under your blazer in lieu of a button-down, can perfectly complement your work ensemble, she says.
If jackets are optional, try a boatneck top and cardigan worn with dress pants or even city shorts, which are longer, looser and made with more high-quality fabric than regular shorts.
What if your office is filled with older, more traditional types? “It’s important the outfit is appropriate for the position,” and doesn’t come off as too juvenile or trendy, says Seitz.
Bonus PINK Link: Find more ways to personalize your style at work.
By Farren Davis
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” Rachel Zoe
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Scrap the suit?
The advice is ridiculous. A suit is always appropriate. It is better to be overdressed than absurdly casual, as in longer shorts. Shorts are shorts and are not meant for the office.
V. Cruz
Scrap the Suit
Not wearing a suit in a professional environment need careful consideration. If every man in the room is wearing a suit and tie I still feel the women in the room need to be wearing a suit as well. It has more to do with respect than confidence.
If the business environment is more casual, there is more room for options. Keeping in mind - having your own personal style is a good thing, dressing too trendy or sexy to the point of offending is not a good thing. Women need to be very careful they are not sending the wrong message at work.
Lori B Johnson
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Suits Matter!
I disagree with the idea that women no longer need to wear suits. First impressions are everything, and nothing conveys confidence and competence like a suit. With workplaces more casual these days a suit may not be required every day, but every woman must have a power suit in her wardrobe! See gurjotnewyork.com/collection for the image I think women professionals should convey.
Shorts at work?!?
Unless you work in a creative field I think shorts are never an option in a professional environment.
Comfortable and confident is most important
The majority of the career trainers advise to dress for the position you want, not the position you have. I have always tried to live by the methodology to dress up one more level than what is required.Whatever your attire it is vital that you are comfortable and feel good in what you are wearing in order to portray confidence. Thank heavens we have a lot of choices in our wardrobe.
Don't Agree
Worst advice ever. Wear a suit (pants or skirt & jacket) or dress with a jacket to an interview. Always. Lady that wrote the book obviously already has the job she wants.
Scrap the Suit?
I do not believe that the workplace should always be casual Friday, but you don’t have to be dressed to the nines everyday either. There are still conservative businesses that their work environment requires more formal attire. Suits are classy and timeless, but they can still be fun. I use accessories such as broaches, scarves etc. and of course a great pair of shoes!