tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post6805021311443652951..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Casual Friday Has Gone Too FarAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-79145056804287488702012-02-02T14:33:56.260-06:002012-02-02T14:33:56.260-06:00Jared,
I'm sorry, but I have yet to see a pair...Jared,<br />I'm sorry, but I have yet to see a pair of jeans that look classy enough for a business meeting. If you've washed them more than a handful of times, they start to fade in color, and few of us take the time to hand wash jeans. :)<br />I have been to banks, doctors' offices and a car dealership where I thought the "casual dress" had gone too far. You're right...they all deal with customers (me.)<br />But one of the points I was trying to make was that you can't always plan who you're going to see that day...maybe a client drops in unexpectedly. Or perhaps you get a chance to meet someone new ... and the first impression you make is in jeans and sweatshirt. I just think if you're going to be doing any kind of business outside of a home office, you should dress to impress.<br />Thanks for adding to this discussion!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-90728385144004075372012-02-02T13:55:41.134-06:002012-02-02T13:55:41.134-06:00Not all jeans are created equally. Dark jeans can...Not all jeans are created equally. Dark jeans can look clean and classy. I dont think you have to wear slacks every day... that is the point of casual fridays... anyway what kinds of places were you running errands at that you were putoff from people in 'casual' attire? I think the function of the business makes a big difference too. I work in an area where we don't deal with external customers directly... therefore jeans shouldn't be an issue and its understood that if you are having a meeting with an outside group you dress normally. just two cents.Jarednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-72646655910673129802012-01-24T10:34:10.021-06:002012-01-24T10:34:10.021-06:00Susan,
The problem with wearing jeans to work is t...Susan,<br />The problem with wearing jeans to work is that they always look like...jeans. And I've yet to see a pair of jeans on someone at work that I think look like trousers...most workers resort to their favorite pair that has holes, or is worn or faded.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-64871847585000432262012-01-24T10:25:31.388-06:002012-01-24T10:25:31.388-06:00I've seen Casual Fridays in different offices,...I've seen Casual Fridays in different offices, and many people tend to choose to wear jeans. Fortunately, I've never seen anyone look like they're just heading to the mall. Now I'm wondering how casual should Casual Fridays be.Susanhttp://www.cmoe.com/management-leadership-training.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-7489322420899872852012-01-22T13:38:04.645-06:002012-01-22T13:38:04.645-06:00Alex,
What a thing to be remembered for...as the g...Alex,<br />What a thing to be remembered for...as the girl with Juicy written on her butt. And that's exactly my point -- maybe you don't care what you wear to work today, but it may matter a great deal in the future.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-11276086980090460212012-01-21T16:44:31.952-06:002012-01-21T16:44:31.952-06:00Hey, in Apple I used to to work with this girl who...Hey, in Apple I used to to work with this girl who used to wear tracksuit bottoms with 'juicy' written on her ass. And that was everyday cos there was no dress code at all there...Alex Dogliottihttp://www.stuckaholic.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-2873733546483464122012-01-18T06:34:48.198-06:002012-01-18T06:34:48.198-06:00Nicky,
I think chinos are fine, as long as they...Nicky,<br />I think chinos are fine, as long as they're in good shape and not wrinkled. The problem with casual dress is that too many people wear something they would put on to run errands on the weekend.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-32929828133021500222012-01-18T06:32:26.074-06:002012-01-18T06:32:26.074-06:00Sierra,
I understand that sometimes a job or cultu...Sierra,<br />I understand that sometimes a job or culture calls for more casual dress. I just think that sometimes we may not be able to predict what our day will bring -- a customer walking right up to your desk or a potential employer checking you out during a visit -- so I think you always have to be thinking about the image your project.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-80637113300210910142012-01-18T03:52:27.325-06:002012-01-18T03:52:27.325-06:00Love this blog! ...but I'm not sure what there...Love this blog! ...but I'm not sure what there is left to wear to work that can be considered casual... chinos??Nicky Xmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12820058935095940039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-16416986105623549682012-01-17T23:07:22.608-06:002012-01-17T23:07:22.608-06:00I mean, you have to go with your company's cul...I mean, you have to go with your company's culture on these kinds of things. It's not going to be a big deal to wear jeans, Converse shoes, and a hoodie (Hey, that's what I wore today!) in an atmosphere that's totally okay with that. I also don't think too many people approach potential clients/employers dressed this way, either. If they do, then they must be a bit daft and probably should stick with McDonalds or something. <br /><br />I just realized that the photo you used looks almost exactly like my desk at work. Creepy!Sierrahttp://cmonfatso.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-35713619373510847282012-01-17T06:37:22.041-06:002012-01-17T06:37:22.041-06:00Sierra,
My point is that as a customer I have a lo...Sierra,<br />My point is that as a customer I have a lot of trouble putting faith in a business where the employees look like they should be hanging around a dorm room instead of handling my money. <br />We all have to realize that jobs aren't going to last forever. Let's say, for example, that your company went out of business and you wanted to approach a customer or vendor about a job -- do you think it's wise that this person't first thought of you is about your "too casual" image? Or, is the image you want to give one of professional competence? Argue all you want...but too casual attire can brand you with a too casual work image.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-10230131638759880492012-01-16T23:28:58.493-06:002012-01-16T23:28:58.493-06:00This makes me incredibly glad to work somewhere wh...This makes me incredibly glad to work somewhere where just about everyone, including bosses, dresses like the things you said not to do. I don't think I would be comfortable in a place that was all OMG NO JEANS NOT EVEN ON FRIDAY! I'm quite content with my "comfie" shoes, hoodies, tshirts, and shoes you'd probably hate.Sierrahttp://cmonfatso.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-47445174570764527092012-01-16T23:28:53.028-06:002012-01-16T23:28:53.028-06:00This makes me incredibly glad to work somewhere wh...This makes me incredibly glad to work somewhere where just about everyone, including bosses, dresses like the things you said not to do. I don't think I would be comfortable in a place that was all OMG NO JEANS NOT EVEN ON FRIDAY! I'm quite content with my "comfie" shoes, hoodies, tshirts, and shoes you'd probably hate.Sierrahttp://cmonfatso.comnoreply@blogger.com