What Not to Wear to the Office – 8 Summer Time Image Crashers

Summer weather naturally inspires many of us to relax a bit, hang out, and enjoy the outdoors.  It’s difficult to transition from relaxing summer weekends to rigid work days.  And even harder to balance dressing for business in the summer without looking too stiff or like a beach bum.  Here are a few guidelines to help you look and feel great at work without looking and feeling like you’re on vacation. You will be wise to avoid…

1. Polo style shirts for men that appear worn and faded.
2. Wrinkled khakis.
3. Tattoos that become more visible as clothing layers or fabrics get thinner.
4. Short skirts and bare legs resembling a beach cover-up.
5. Women wearing sleeveless tops/dresses that show a bit of armpit.
6. Messy long hair that appears unwashed and uncombed.  
7. Sandals worn without routine pedicures.
8. Women wearing sheer tops showing their bra underneath.

Next time you’re on vacation, take a minute to reflect on the ideal person, employee, boss that you want to become.  Does your appearance reflect this ideal image?  Or are you perceived differently by those you work with?  Remember, the way you look affects the way you think, the way you feel, the way you speak, the way you act, and then…the way others react or respond to you.  One small change can help you catch the wave of becoming a brilliant you.  For a free 30 minute consultation, click here.