{"id":13217,"date":"2015-02-19T08:36:02","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T08:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.easyoffices.com\/blog\/?p=13217"},"modified":"2015-02-19T08:36:02","modified_gmt":"2015-02-19T08:36:02","slug":"what-your-office-wear-really-says-about-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyoffices.com\/blog\/business-advice-and-news\/what-your-office-wear-really-says-about-you","title":{"rendered":"What Your Office Wear Says About You"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When you meet people, it’s nice to think they will get to know you before judging you, but<\/p>\n

sadly, that just isn’t true. When you meet people they take less than 30 seconds to weigh<\/p>\n

you up, in fact some studies say it takes just 10 seconds for them to decide what they think<\/p>\n

of you.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

So when you meet a new client, go for an interview or simply meet new colleagues for the<\/p>\n

first time, what you look like actually counts for a lot.<\/p>\n

Gone are the days when strict formal office wear was mandatory, in fact many of us now<\/p>\n

embrace smart casual work fashion and take pride in looking on trend in the workplace.<\/p>\n

However, it is important that we all still do have a level of self-awareness and remember that<\/p>\n

our appearance matters. Every day you should be dressing as though you already have the<\/p>\n

job you dream of, not just for others, but for yourself. Your clothes not only make an impact<\/p>\n

on people you meet, but on your mood and your confidence. So if you’re not dressing like<\/p>\n

you already have that promotion, it’s time to make a change and give your wardrobe a<\/p>\n

makeover.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Here’s what your office wear really says about you:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dated<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"It's<\/a><\/p>\n

If you’re stuck in another decade with your work wear, you’re going to come across as<\/p>\n

though you are out of touch with the era you are in. You may also come across like you’re<\/p>\n

not open to change, and your ideas are outdated. In a fast-paced era of technology, it is<\/p>\n

important you look in tune with the era you are in. So drop the ancient threads and get some<\/p>\n

modern clothes. You don’t have to look like something straight off the catwalk, simply<\/p>\n

embrace what’s right for your age group, your workplace – right now.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Badly Fitted<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you guilty of sitting down and getting the dreaded button stretch? Do you still wear the<\/p>\n

same trousers that fitted you perfectly last year when you were a stone or two lighter? Badly<\/p>\n

fitted clothes suggest you are either out of touch with reality if your clothes are too tight, or<\/p>\n

suffer from low self-esteem if your clothes drown you. Wearing clothes that fit you well will<\/p>\n

not only make you look more confident, flexible and self-aware, but they will also make you<\/p>\n

feel good about yourself.<\/p>\n

Start with some well fitted underwear and build on top of that. Don’t hide your shape, flatter it<\/p>\n

and embrace it and you’ll find others see you looking amazing, but you’ll start to feel<\/p>\n

amazing in yourself.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Too Out There<\/strong><\/p>\n

There’s nothing wrong with wearing your sexiest underwear under your trouser suit, in fact,<\/p>\n

that’s a great thing to do because it gives you a secret confidence boost. And that’s the key –<\/p>\n

it’s secret. When we put our workplace clothes on, or any outfit for that matter, we tell people<\/p>\n

who we are with our clothes. Which means the clothes we wear indicate whether or not we<\/p>\n

‘fit’ in with the environment we’re in. So whilst it is fantastic to be individual and push the<\/p>\n

boundaries in the place we work, if you push those boundaries too far, it can send a<\/p>\n

message that we’re not sticking around and would rather be working somewhere else. So if<\/p>\n

you dress conservatively in a creative workplace, or vice versa and wear truly out there<\/p>\n

clothes in a pretty staid office environment, you’ll be standing out that bit too much, so it<\/p>\n

might be time to either change career or look to fit in with those around you a bit more.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Overly Casual<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Casual<\/a><\/p>\n

Do you work somewhere that super\u00a0trendy, out there casual clothes are\u00a0embraced and there are no restraints<\/p>\n

when it comes to your work clothes? If you\u00a0do then that’s fantastic, embrace the lack\u00a0of formality and enjoy yourself. If you\u00a0don’t, but you still opt for the most casual\u00a0clothes you can get away with, then you’re\u00a0going to want to reconsider your work\u00a0wear. Why? Because you are coming\u00a0across as though your main priority is\u00a0comfort – not your job. Your seniors will\u00a0see your casual clothing as a sign you’re\u00a0not looking to progress in the company,\u00a0and simply see this job as a stopgap. In the world of work, a person who dresses casually in\u00a0a conservative environment does not look like the most ambitious person, the person looking\u00a0to succeed. Casual work wear works when everyone dresses that way, otherwise it just\u00a0looks slack.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Dirty, Wrinkled or Scuffed<\/strong><\/p>\n

There aren’t any workplaces where looking unkempt is cool. Stained shirts, wrinkled trousers<\/p>\n

and scuffed shoes tell other people that you simply don’t give two hoots about your job. And<\/p>\n

as unfair as it is that people may judge you on this, it’s just the way the world works. No<\/p>\n

matter how amazing your work is, if you’re a dirty Doris, your boss will see you as a poor<\/p>\n

representation of their business.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Samey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you continually wear the same types of clothes over and over again? Is Monday your<\/p>\n

white shirt and black skirt day? Tuesday your blue trouser suit day? Can you remember the<\/p>\n

last time you mixed it up a bit? Wearing the same clothes over and over again can suggest<\/p>\n

to our employers that the way we approach work is the same as we approach our wardrobe.<\/p>\n

It may look as though you’re stuck in a rut and don’t have any desire to think outside the box,<\/p>\n

or look for fresh ideas. If this is you, opt for a jazzy accessory or indulge in a floral shirt – be<\/p>\n

the change you want to see.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

So remember, if you want your work to be valued, or you want your ideas and input to be<\/p>\n

given a chance, you first need to make the best possible impression and dress like you<\/p>\n

mean business. In the same way branding works, the product inside the packaging needs to<\/p>\n

be great, but people won’t give it a chance unless it appeals to them. So get your packaging<\/p>\n

right, and give yourself the best chance of success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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