Written on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 by Oakland University Career Services
Erin Denomme
Oakland University Career Services
Graduate Assistant
Ladies, Leggings are NOT Proper Business Attire.
As I watch fashion trends very closely and am selective as to which trends I choose personally to participate in I have noted a fashion statement that clearly does not belong in the young professional’s professional closet. Leggings may be perfectly cute with that tunic top and ankle boots or high-heels when out on the town with friends, however, they are NOT appropriate for any business related function.
When I see young professional women attending business functions in leggings it is often a matter of different shoes and different bottoms. Most young women understand what a professional top requires.
Instead of ankle boots and leggings, dress pants and dress shoes will set you down the road to success.
A nice professional blazer over the dress shirt will finish the outfit and tell recruiters and potential employers that you know where you belong.
Check out the links below for some shirts, pants, and shoes that are appropriate for business functions.
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Thank you for this article! I was debating wearing an outfit like the one on top for an interview but now I know that outfit is considered too casual. The choices of clothing that you linked at the bottom are really cute!