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[winwood]

So I recently have been getting some subtle messages from the ladies at work that I might dress a little too provocatively for the professional setting. I've included pictures below of one of the typical outfits I wear to work on a daily basis. The skirts I wear are usually sit about 10 to 12 inches above my knee and I pair them with some classy Loubutain or Gianmarco 5.5"/140cm high heels (no platforms). I also wear a blouse with a taylored jacket. I'm pretty tall at 5'11" and with heels on I'm almost 6'4". I don't come across as an amazon since I'm model thin at 135lbs with measurements of 32C, 23, 34. but I am the tallest woman in the office... haha...

Do you think I dress a bit too much for work? Maybe I should wear pantyhose which I don't because it's so hot right now. Do you think it's my skirts or my high heels? I only hear nasty comments from other women at work. All the men at work are super sweet to me and my clients love working with me as well. BTW.. I work in the corporate and IP law and am a consulting patent attorney. I have a dual degree in mechanical engineering and law... I don't come across like a tramp at all. I feel i should come across as a classy educated woman... Thanks in advance. Honest opinions please



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[lifton]

That seriously isn't you in the pictures is it??

Of course you can't dress like that in a corporate environment! No cleavage should be shown (or if you do, just a teeny bit and you should cpmpensate with a longer length dress) and skirts should be bearly above the knee, if they are a couple of inches above, wear black tights.

10-12 inches??? Come on, you know how you must look. It doesn't matter what comes out your mouth, you will be judged by how you look unfortunately.

For every 1 person that points out you're dressed inappropriately - 10 others will be thinking it. Of course men will love it - but they will never take you seriously.

I don't meantp to sound harsh but everyday I hear women ***** about how other women dress - unless someone tells you straight you'll think how you dress is appropriate. It's not.

I love wearing high heels, and I would never dream of wearing flats to work, but you have to balance it out with clothes that aren't too tight and don't show too much skin. Think flattering, slightly sexy but modest.

[patwin87]

For a professional corporate setting; the skirt is to short, it shows to much cleavage, no stockings (bare legs). Definitely not proper attire for a professional office.

If you walked into an interview wearing that and I was interviewing you, you wouldn't have to worry about whether it was appropriate to wear to work because you wouldn't get the job.

[lawly1]

So, that is a super cute dress, but you are revealing waaaaayyyy to much for work!! Loosen up the dress, hide a bit of the cleavage and lengthen the skirt a tad... Heres some pics of how you could look sexy but not slutty at work.

http://allfinds.org/pict/women/1/496.jpg (<<I like the one in the middle)

http://fash55.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Pencil-Skirts-Outfits-Trends1-424x320.jpg

http://www.fashionflys.com/business-attire-guidance.html/business-attire-for-ladies

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[curadhan74]

i think u look Professional but kinda inappropriate at the same time, but i would never say slutty or any thing like that. i mean those girls that r saying that about you r SEXIST to there own gender.....wow they should get on the guys for what ever crap there waring... jeezzz

[voliny13]

I didn't look at the pics but if your skirts are 10-12 " above your knees I can tell you that is too short. Generally 4" above the knee is plenty short for a professional setting. What are you trying to convey with ultra short skirts? Your height, weight, and measurements are of no consequence. The skirts are too short. If you have to bend over you'll show your lingerie. There is a judge down the street and a lawyer across the street from me and they do not wear short skirts. They are modestly dressed and look very professional. Think about the message you are sending.