They have clarified some things in our work dress code. We have always been business casual during the week & allowed jeans on Friday. During the summer, they gave us Flip Flop Fridays.
Well now we have no more flip flops and they are cracking down on the dress code. This is because people are abusing it. Thanks coworkers... a few jerks ruin a good thing for all.
Anyway, I've always been able to wear solid colored fitted tops with my dress pants and khakis to work. Now, because of a very LITERAL interpretation of the 'no t-shirts rule', I can no longer wear these very clean cut, professional looking tops. Because they are technically t-shirts if they do not have additional details (cap sleeves, decorative necklines, ect). I find this ironic because the tops that now fit my dress code are actually LESS professional than these tops.
And it stinks because about 60% of the tops in my wardrobe are NO longer work appropriate. I am going to have to stretch my wardrobe though - because I am on a clothing spending break. This should be fun! Thank goodness sweater weather is fast approaching.
As for the weekend, I have a happy hour today & my nephew's baseball game tomorrow. I was invited to go with my sister to the Renaissance fair on Sunday, but I just don't have the money right now. So instead, I am planning a relaxing weekend around the house.
Work Dress Code & Weekend Plans
September 10th, 2010 at 06:49 pm
September 10th, 2010 at 06:53 pm 1284141195
I wouldn't be suprised if things slowly get more relaxed as time goes by. You might be able to slip in your "t-shirts" by springtime.
September 10th, 2010 at 09:27 pm 1284150427
If you had or could make something like that, you maybe could make it look like your T-shirts meet the new criteria. There are tons on ebay for ideas in case you are ready for DIY inspiration. Look for "beaded collar" or "decorative collar".
I think you could make the case that your short has a collar if you wore these. They _are_ collars.
September 11th, 2010 at 07:18 am 1284185912
i am sure you will be able to work in the tshirts again soon. perhaps wearing a jacket over them?
September 12th, 2010 at 08:33 pm 1284319989
Whitestripe - i would almost prefer a uniform. Hehe - thats kinda what my closet looked like tons of short sleeve and long sleeve fitted tops in many different colors.
I actually just set out clothes for each work day this week so I do not have to worry about what to wear first thing in the morning. Once winter weather hits, I will have LOTS more clothing options.
September 12th, 2010 at 08:34 pm 1284320052