Going to the office for the first time in 2 years and I really don't want to wear pants. I've been wearing dresses and skirts at home, but they are very casual maxi jersey material. Do you think I can get away with it for a "casual Friday" first office visit? Or should I suck it in (my covid belly) and break out my 2 year old work pants?

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I’d say the dress would be fine! Put on a necklace or some earrings. I find a piece of jewelry can easily move things over the borderline if you’re feeling too casual 😊

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Depends on your location, but there is such a variety of dress codes in office now. I’ve seen partners in full suits having meetings with managers who are wearing tennis shoes and zip up hoodies. Pretty much anything goes as long as it’s not actually inappropriate it seems.

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Grab a blazer and some nice (but still comfy) shoes and you’ll be fine. The blazer is key, they’re still cranking the a/c some days. ❄️

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Oh. The pants still fit fine. And I don't want to go shopping for any reason. I would rather pull out all my hair than go shopping.

I use Stitch Fix. They pick the clothes for me and anything I don’t like I send back in the envelope they provide for just that reason. I signed up to receive “fixes” when I schedule them only so I never worry about forgetting to cancel. Their shoppers are good and I’ve gotten some great new stylish clothes from them. They offer size 0-24 service.

I saw one of our senior managers the other day wearing a midi length dress made of thin, jersey material with heels and a leather jacket. My coworkers and I thought she looked great! But we’re also a bunch of fashion forward girls in our mid-20s so take that with a grain of salt.

Everyone at my office seems to wear jeans so I think it’s gotten way more casual

I’m in the office today in a tshirt dress and colorful flats

Just throw a Jean jacket or something on over the dress to step it up a little

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