In a manner of speaking
Short shorts and tight shirts generally a no-no
Spending more time outside at backyard barbecues and on restaurant patios comes with great joy -
and responsibility, especially when it comes to clothing.
Like many others I look forward to replacing the heavy woolens in my closet with lighter, brighter clothing. I always try on my spring and summer clothes to see what needs to be tossed, donated, altered, kept or
replaced and try to keep my limited wardrobe looking good and fitting properly. I have my 20-something daughter - and a closet mirror - to tell me the truth in what looks good and what does not. Clothing style
tends to reflect personality.
The clothes we wear echo how we choose to present ourselves to others. Personal expression and individuality should be considered when choosing clothes but the principles of respect and consideration for
ourselves and others should also figure in our grooming and dress decisions. Common sense should definitely come into play as well. Our dress and grooming also reflects the importance we attach to particular
occasions. For example, a woman in a short, skin-tight skirt and sexy top at a corporate dinner shows little if any respect for the occasion. Her inconsiderate decision could result in embarrassment for herself and
others. A question she might ask herself would be, "Will my appearance be within the general standards of the people who will see me?"
The message that clothing can sometimes send might not be the message that the wearer intends. Anything more casual than a sports jacket for a cocktail party could be considered inappropriate but shorts,
T-shirt and flip-flops may be fine for a backyard barbecue. Short shorts - even if worn on a slimmer body that can tastefully accommodate them - should only be chosen for the most casual of occasions with
consideration for public decency. Shorter rises on pants, skirts and shorts are the fashion among girls and young ladies but actually few wear them tastefully.
Consideration should be given when making choices on what clothes to wear and how to wear them. Think first, and ask for help if needed. Dressing with consideration is rooted in the respect for cultural and
traditional customs and should not be taken lightly. When in doubt, it is better to tone down your look and err on the side of conservatism than to kick it up a notch and possibly offend others or embarrass
yourself. Casual attire in the office has been misinterpreted through time to mean such clothing as jeans, tank tops and flip-flops, which are unacceptable in a corporate business atmosphere where
professionalism and attention to detail is crucial. The business environment should reflect the nature of its business and appearance of employees often plays a major part in its success. Some things to avoid in
the office are: see through blouses, low-cut full-cleavage tops, provocative or clingy clothing of any kind, bare feet, too tight or too short suits, un-tucked shirts, or sneakers. Good taste carries the responsibility of
showing respect for yourself and others, no matter the situation.
And remember, unlike friends and family, a good mirror does not lie in order to make us feel good about the way we look.
Nora Cline is the owner of Modern Manners www.modernmanners.biz in Powell.
Like many others I look forward to replacing the heavy woolens in my closet with lighter, brighter clothing. I always try on my spring and summer clothes to see what needs to be tossed, donated, altered, kept or
replaced and try to keep my limited wardrobe looking good and fitting properly. I have my 20-something daughter - and a closet mirror - to tell me the truth in what looks good and what does not. Clothing style
tends to reflect personality.
The clothes we wear echo how we choose to present ourselves to others. Personal expression and individuality should be considered when choosing clothes but the principles of respect and consideration for
ourselves and others should also figure in our grooming and dress decisions. Common sense should definitely come into play as well. Our dress and grooming also reflects the importance we attach to particular
occasions. For example, a woman in a short, skin-tight skirt and sexy top at a corporate dinner shows little if any respect for the occasion. Her inconsiderate decision could result in embarrassment for herself and
others. A question she might ask herself would be, "Will my appearance be within the general standards of the people who will see me?"
The message that clothing can sometimes send might not be the message that the wearer intends. Anything more casual than a sports jacket for a cocktail party could be considered inappropriate but shorts,
T-shirt and flip-flops may be fine for a backyard barbecue. Short shorts - even if worn on a slimmer body that can tastefully accommodate them - should only be chosen for the most casual of occasions with
consideration for public decency. Shorter rises on pants, skirts and shorts are the fashion among girls and young ladies but actually few wear them tastefully.
Consideration should be given when making choices on what clothes to wear and how to wear them. Think first, and ask for help if needed. Dressing with consideration is rooted in the respect for cultural and
traditional customs and should not be taken lightly. When in doubt, it is better to tone down your look and err on the side of conservatism than to kick it up a notch and possibly offend others or embarrass
yourself. Casual attire in the office has been misinterpreted through time to mean such clothing as jeans, tank tops and flip-flops, which are unacceptable in a corporate business atmosphere where
professionalism and attention to detail is crucial. The business environment should reflect the nature of its business and appearance of employees often plays a major part in its success. Some things to avoid in
the office are: see through blouses, low-cut full-cleavage tops, provocative or clingy clothing of any kind, bare feet, too tight or too short suits, un-tucked shirts, or sneakers. Good taste carries the responsibility of
showing respect for yourself and others, no matter the situation.
And remember, unlike friends and family, a good mirror does not lie in order to make us feel good about the way we look.
Nora Cline is the owner of Modern Manners www.modernmanners.biz in Powell.
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