Ladies, annual question: what is and is not too revealing to wear to a company holiday party?

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I tend to think, would I be comfortable at a family gathering in this?

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I personally don’t feel comfortable wearing anything that I wouldn’t normally consider work appropriate - so nothing strapless (unless you wear a cardigan on top or something), nothing skintight / bodycon, nothing clubbing length, etc

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“Don’t be memorable."

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Agree with the above. If I feel like I have to ask, then the outfit is probably too revealing.

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Agree with all of the above. Same goes for attending a client charity gala or anything professional. Nothing too short, tight, or revealing. I’d probably plan on a sheath dress but in a nicer fabric like lace. Or if it is more casual then a dress in a holiday color - green, red, gold, etc... you can always dress up a work outfit with nicer jewelry, hair and makeup too.

Dress should have length do you can sit on a chair in it 😜
Sounds like „of course“? Seen too many every year that were obviously too short 🙈
It’s a business event - always keep that in mind

The classic black dress - above the knee, with some stylish accessories - can’t go wrong

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