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You work for a bank. Leggings and that too short top, are not appropriate wear in that setting. If you wear it and they allow it, you will be putting yourself on a never promote list.
Too short? It's tunic length. How long do you think tops should be?
Too short? It's tunic length. How long do you think tops should be?
In a work situation the top should be long enough that when she bends over or lifts her arms to reach her bottom is ABSOLUTELY NOT EXPOSED. That top needs another 3-5 inches at least.
I know that makes me sound like an old fogey, but there are still places -- and banks are one of them -- where women who wear stuff like this will not get ahead, and the men who do will think less of them.
In a work situation the top should be long enough that when she bends over or lifts her arms to reach her bottom is ABSOLUTELY NOT EXPOSED. That top needs another 3-5 inches at least.
I know that makes me sound like an old fogey, but there are still places -- and banks are one of them -- where women who wear stuff like this will not get ahead, and the men who do will think less of them.
And there are plenty of cases -- including banks -- where this is not the case at all.
By the way, that's not a top you're describing, that's a dress.
In short, OP, you need to inquire at your branch. No one here will be able to tell you what is acceptable in your work environment.
I already decided I won't buy the outfit. I don't work at a branch though, I work in a corporate office. Also, I don't care about or want a promotion. But, regardless, I'll continue with my boring black/navy/gray wardrobe of collared shirts and jackets/cardigans.
Jackets feel kind of warm and restrictive for me. I would usually wear a short sleeve button up shirt and cotton dress pants with black shoes. Don't really like jackets as I overheat easily. I would only wear jackets as and when required (like interviews or important meetings)
About getting taken seriously, I only look at the persons face while talking and get to the point.
I already decided I won't buy the outfit. I don't work at a branch though, I work in a corporate office. Also, I don't care about or want a promotion. But, regardless, I'll continue with my boring black/navy/gray wardrobe of collared shirts and jackets/cardigans.
I really don't see much of a difference here. Most people here, men and women alike try to avoid jackets with business attire unless absolutely required.
I don't think it's professional work attire, leggings are not meant to be worn as pants, they are too form fitting for a professional institution. I'm saying this as a 19 year old college student who occasionally wears leggings on campus, but would never be caught dead in leggings at the office.
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