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A.Of course,you don't always need to wear a suit. B.Besides,men care more about dress codes than women do. C.In short--remember to keep your whole style plain and simple. D.Companies have seen that the more relaxed attitude to dress not only promotes comfort, but also encourages younger workers to stay. E.All in all,not every company allows its staff to wear earrings. F.First,let's look at color. |
Getting dressed for the officeIt's clear that business wear has changed in the last few years--for both men and women.Even traditional business such as law companies have altered their dress codes from"smart"to"smart-casual".(67)D.What is less clear,however,is what"smart-casual"actually means.I hope to give you a few basic tips here.There are many factors involved:for example,the particular industry you work in,how much contact you have with the public and your position in the company.The seasons even have a part to play--what is acceptable in the summer might not be in the autumn or winter.
So,does"smart-casual"mean you can come to work in tracksuit bottoms and sandals,or does it just mean that you don't have to wear a tie?(68)F.Fashionable colors for suits for both men and women this season are still the traditional grey,dark blue and black.You see someone wearing grey and it indicates a conservative,professional image; dark blue says you're trustworthy; and black always looks smart and classy.These colors don't have to look boring,however.Try wearing a shirt or blouse with a splash of color.Pale blue,pink or lilac are better than loud colors like bright pink and dark red.
(69)A.Men can go for a sports-type jacket,with a shirt or smart jumper.You can wear well-cut trousers made of wool,or a good pair of chinos.Women can wear trouser suits or skirt suits.You can also wear more fashionable trousers and a blouse,or a skirt and top.But be careful; avoid wearing baggy,loose clothes,very short skirts and lots of logos and patterns.If in doubt,go back to the suit.You need a similar attitude to jewellery,bags and other accessories; you should try to resist large earrings and huge,colorful bags.(70)C.