One of my favorite things as a kid was art class. I knew, even as a kid I was terrible at drawing. But I still enjoyed it. In free draw time my friends and I would be "Fashion Designers". As a "Fashion Designer" my friends and I would make over what we saw as "bad outfits".
My first day at work caused memories of these innocent times to resurface. But only because of the uniforms. Really, there not bad. I know people with worse. I just don't like red. That and a t-shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap aren't really the ideal wardrobe of a self proclaimed prepster.
So I asked myself... What would my 4th grade self think of this? I know exactly what. I would insist on changing things.
For starters, a girl is never without her pearls. So a strand of pearls is a must.
The employee handbook only says that hair must be "tied back" so instead of a pony tail, I opted for a side braid.
Bracelets are allowed, but they can't dangle. So I went for a a cuff, bangle, and small beaded bracelet. My usual "stack".
Shoes are another story all together.
According to the handbook, shoes must be closed toe and cover the foot. Basically, sneakers or Sperry's. To keep things interesting and make Stacy and Clinton of What Not To Wear proud, my shoes completed the CPTS (Color Pattern Texture Shine) with a pattern. I opted for my Ralph Lauren pink plaid top sider style shoes.
And thus, my work uniform was complete! I was still in dress code, but I felt at least semi-classy.
Remember everybody, just because you have a dress code there are still ways to express your own personal style. Just don't go overboard with personal expression. Getting fired or expelled due to fashion choices is embarrassing!
Keep it classy and indivdual,
~E
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