Comments on: What not to wear to work this summer http://www.anti9to5guide.com/2008/06/30/what-not-to-wear-to-work-this-summer/ Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:48:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Liza R http://www.anti9to5guide.com/2008/06/30/what-not-to-wear-to-work-this-summer/#comment-37371 Liza R Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:15:54 +0000 http://www.anti9to5guide.com/2008/06/30/what-not-to-wear-to-work-this-summer/#comment-37371 I'm an American woman living in Israel, and even though I've been here for 17 years, I'm still shocked by what passes for acceptable work attire. Nearly everything you've described as being unacceptable is often par for the course here, and while life in general is more casual (and this often carries over to dress), there are very serious problems where people don't seem to understand that while something may look good, looking good for a night at on the town is very different from looking professional for work. I’m an American woman living in Israel, and even though I’ve been here for 17 years, I’m still shocked by what passes for acceptable work attire. Nearly everything you’ve described as being unacceptable is often par for the course here, and while life in general is more casual (and this often carries over to dress), there are very serious problems where people don’t seem to understand that while something may look good, looking good for a night at on the town is very different from looking professional for work.

]]> By: Kuri http://www.anti9to5guide.com/2008/06/30/what-not-to-wear-to-work-this-summer/#comment-37275 Kuri Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:42:16 +0000 http://www.anti9to5guide.com/2008/06/30/what-not-to-wear-to-work-this-summer/#comment-37275 I'm a big fan of Indian style, gauzy caftan shirts (with a cami underneath if the fabric is see-thru) because they cover a lot, come in pretty colours and fabrics, but still "breath" a lot. Also, loose A-line or gored skirts cover a lot but let the air circulate and still look good. Men can probably wear Indian or south Asian style shirts on casual days as well. However, I think that men have less flexibility that women when it comes to office wear. The best they may hope for is loose-fitting business suits with very light, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen. I’m a big fan of Indian style, gauzy caftan shirts (with a cami underneath if the fabric is see-thru) because they cover a lot, come in pretty colours and fabrics, but still “breath” a lot.

Also, loose A-line or gored skirts cover a lot but let the air circulate and still look good.

Men can probably wear Indian or south Asian style shirts on casual days as well. However, I think that men have less flexibility that women when it comes to office wear. The best they may hope for is loose-fitting business suits with very light, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen.

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