Anyone else get the “you don’t look like an accountant” comment one too many times? I wear makeup, heels, and like fashion. Apparently that makes me less credible in some people’s eyes. Why is professionalism still tied to looking as bland as possible?

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It’s a compliment and keep doing you. It’ll help you be remembered and stand out in a crowd.

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I would take that as a compliment. Just double check your fashion choices aren't TOO forward/non-conservative.

I've seen a few 'fashion' choices in the office that may look cute elsewhere, but aren't business attire (ex: crop top with midriff showing)

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LOL a senior manager talked so much shi* about my outfits at work. It’s whatever though, as long as the performance reviews are still stellar and I get paid either way.

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Own it and be yourself. Your credibility and competency will shine despite your outward appearance. Do your best to ignore comments like that and prove them all wrong by demonstrating just how capable you are. People will always be judgers.

I work in industry. I met a new coworker and he said "oh what department are you in? Sales?"

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Just take the compliment…

People make odd comments. I was once told I didn’t look professional enough. Mind you I was wearing a nice, long sleeve work blouse (black color) and jeans, standing next to my male colleague wearing a long sleeve shirt, an open vest, and jeans…and some strangers said he looked more like a professional…I don’t get it. I think we were both dressed comfortable for a work day but people will still make odd comments

I use to get that a ton when I was an IRS Agent. Im like yeah we dont all looked like needs.

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