Are you dressed for success? The majority (if not all) of overemployed people are working remotely. The advantages include no need to drive into the office or pack a lunch, but what about your outfit?

We know that being on camera is not on a list of favorite things, but in the event you are required, are you professional only from the waist up? Or does wearing even business casual keep you in the working mindset?

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I keep it professional from the waist up if I am in large group meetings or with seniors. If it is a 1:1 with a peer, I'm less dressed up

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I have always been of the mindset that if you present yourself professionally, others tend to have more respect for you.

Female here. I always do light make up every morning whether I’m working or not. I don’t dress business casual. I typically have a T-shirt with a jacket or a crewneck on if I need to be on camera. Since Microsoft teams came out with avatars, our team has been using that if we go on camera. I’m not client facing.

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This makes sense! Rather than just rolling out of bed and logging on, it's not hard to take a few minutes to prepare for work.

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