FabSwingers.com forum: Style for Work

By *ynecpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

I need some new work wear and was browsing the internet for new clothes normally wear trousers and a shirt, when Mrs suggested wearing a long sleeve shirt, tank top.

After I had given her a long hard Paddington stare told her that could only have been made marginally worse if she had suggested a short sleeve shirt.

What style do others wear and what do you all suggest.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Depends on your job really but I like smart at work. So I suggest shirt and tie

I (f) always dressed quite formally and smartly with heels and Mr wore a suit and tie or trousers, shirt and tie.

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By *ynecpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Work in an office, used to wear a suit but over the last few years I have relaxed it a bit

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

As you do a Paddington stare shouldn't you wear a duffel coat, wellies and floppy hat ?

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By *ynecpl OP Couple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

"As you do a Paddington stare shouldn't you wear a duffel coat, wellies and floppy hat ?"

That is what I wear to go to work have to take it off once I get there.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Work in an office, used to wear a suit but over the last few years I have relaxed it a bit"

Is it a closed office or public facing. I always feel that the public have more confidence in you and trust you more if you look smart. That doesn't have to mean suit or shirt and tie. How about well cut trousers and a cashmere jumper or a slim fit shirt. Men have so little choice, it's a shame

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Maybe you should give the tank top more consideration

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Maybe you should give the tank top more consideration"

, nobody should give a tank top more consideration or a sleeveless pullover as my mum called them when she bought me a purple one in 1973 with "love" emblazoned across the chest

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By *onty1971Man
over a year ago

London St Helier Trier

I am all for the smart look.

Suit made more colourful by socks, tie, cuff links and pocket square.

Works a treat on the continent.

Enjoy dressing up folks in what makes you feel good.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I am all for the smart look.

Suit made more colourful by socks, tie, cuff links and pocket square.

Works a treat on the continent.

Enjoy dressing up folks in what makes you feel good."

Seconded!

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I work in a public facing role. One or two of my colleagues, who do the same role as me, wear shirts and ties with suits. I wear flowery shirts and chinos. A lot of our work is in nursery schools and care homes so I think a suit is imposing.

Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".

I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I work in a public facing role. One or two of my colleagues, who do the same role as me, wear shirts and ties with suits. I wear flowery shirts and chinos. A lot of our work is in nursery schools and care homes so I think a suit is imposing.

Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".

I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties. "

Seems you dress for your role

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Well it's easy for me as I wear a uniform . Black trousers and black polo shirt oh and don't forget the best part of it the most sort after fashion accessory a yellow hi Vis best lol

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".

I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties.

Seems you dress for your role

I think this is the key.

Just because you have a customer facing role that doesn't mean a shirt and tie or suit is the best option.

I think solicitors should dress smartly but if you are a customer advisor or deal with the vulnerable, a more approachable style may be better.

As long as you don't look scruffy and the clothes are appropriate, you should wear what you feel most comfortable in.

Nita

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Even the guy who owns the company said to me last week "your shirts really brighten my day".

I own 30 flowery shirts and no suits, though I do have plain shirts and a selection of ties.

Seems you dress for your role

I think this is the key.

Just because you have a customer facing role that doesn't mean a shirt and tie or suit is the best option.

I think solicitors should dress smartly but if you are a customer advisor or deal with the vulnerable, a more approachable style may be better.

As long as you don't look scruffy and the clothes are appropriate, you should wear what you feel most comfortable in.

Nita "

Yes I should have qualified my earlier post. Was thinking of the jobs I've worked in

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I think it depends on your role within the company you work for. Some companies are less formal than others, in which case casual smart would work.

If you have a position whereby you ‘represent’ in a customer/client facing role, I believe it should always be smart attire (with/without a suit) how can you assert a sense of trust/authority if you don’t look the part when extolling your specialist knowledge/expertise etc. I always present as an equal sat across the desk from those I have appointments with.

I usually wear a smart suit, dress etc. My company has ‘dress down friday’ which I ignore

if I’m at work I’m at work!

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