Don'ts in the workplace

The majority of my posts thus far covered fashionable work wear items BUT we cannot discuss the do’s without making mention of the don’ts.

Disclaimer. The views expressed in this post….well….. are mine J. However, my intention is not to offend anyone who practice any of the following items I am about to discuss.

There are things that you see women doing and wearing that leaves a perplexed look on your face. Like this 

Just because it is not included in the official company policy does not mean it’s not a part of the unofficial one. There are unspoken or unwritten rules in every organisation.

These are some of my, for want of a better word, pet peeves:

1.     Wearing a sheer blouse without a cami or vest underneath. Why you feel everybody must see your bra? Stop it!!!

2.     Speaking of undergarments. Why is it in 2017 panty lines are still an issue??? It’s ok if you like tight pants and skirts but why should I be able to tell what type of underwear you are wearing?

To me the simplest solution is to wear thongs. “But Keisha not everybody like to wear thongs”. I know! Seamless underwear is another option. These right here are my holy grail.

Very durable and comfortable. You can get them at Macy’s or online at Amazon.

3.     Upside down Capital V. Now ladies….we all like to wear skirts that would show off our silhouette and absolutely nothing is wrong with that. BUT…..you see when the slit in the back of your skirt forms a letter in the alphabet without you even moving, you need to give it away to someone smaller or discard it. Ain’t nothing sexy about this look.

On a serious note though, once your skirt or pants are too tight, you run the risk of the ENTIRE back seam bursting on you. Don’t let what happened to me on 2 occasions happen to you!

4.     Clubbing or Working?

What type of work are you going to do ma’am??? While the pair of shoes on the left is hott…..it is not appropriate for the work place. Lets leave the gladiator sandals for the clubs nah.

5.     Knitted stockings for work?

I know many of you would disagree here but to me these fish net stockings give the appearance that you are doing the same job as the woman wearing the gladiator sandals.

6.     The Human Rhythm Section

Why must you wear all 10 bangles from the set to work. It is very noisy and distracting. As the ole folks say “ladies must be seen and not heard” hahaha. I don’t need to hear you before I see you….walking  about the office with your own lil rhythm section. I am a lover of bangles too, I just really think it’s too much for work.

7.     The Human Air-refresher

It is annoying and downright discourteous to spray down yourself with perfume or continuously use a saccharine sweet lotion while you are in an office. Meh gyul….we are in an air conditioned environment, there is nowhere for those scents to escape too. Further, it aggravates people’s sinus’ man. Why must I know you reach to work because I could smell you. Ease me Up!!!

8.     Over accessorizing.

I get that we may have so many accessories that are not being used *guilty* but it does not mean that you need to wear all at the same time.  For instance why wear a statement piece and chandelier earrings. There is a reason why those necklaces come with small earrings (really want to use another S word).  This is also distracting and confusing. Like where is the focus, your neck, your ears, your outfit??? Where family?

9.     Mismatched Prints.

It’s no longer necessary to be “matchy matchy” (Tamika Elcock-John, 2012). We are now seeing ensembles put together that we were told years ago was a no no, like plaid and strips. Absolutely nothing is wrong with experimenting however one must be careful that the pieces don’t clash. Why wear plaid, polkadot, leopard print - altogether - to send people in a trance?

Yuh see dis----->>>>>

 

  

No Ehhhh

10.  This is my biggest pet peeve. It’s not an “Office Don’t” for me, it’s more like “Doh Leh Meh See Yuh Doing Dat”. Black Stockings and White Shoes. I am sorry but I am yet to see anyone looking cool wearing this. Don’t get me wrong, black and white can make a beautiful combination…..but not like this

Stop it!!!, Don’t Do It!!!, Ease me up!!!

Whoosaahhhh!! 

Ok, those were some of my office don’ts. Hope I did not offend anyone and you saw at least the comical aspect to it. Do you have any pet peeves or don’ts for the office that I did not mention. I would really like to hear them

Have a great week ahead and enjoy the holiday tomorrow.

Oh….don’t forget to send me a photo of yourself in your workwear. All photos must be submitted by the end of today.

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