We need to talk about what to wear to the office. So often I see younger folks strolling in not looking professional in the slightest. The days of a full blown suit may be gone, but dress for the job you want. Look good. Feel good. Dress to impress.

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I DO dress for the job i want. I just don't dress for the job you want me to want. You're assuming everyone wants to take their boss's job. Assuming that everyone wants to be in senior management. In an industry where almost all of them are either deluded, liars, sycophants, or egomaniacs... I'll pass thanks.

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If you're content staying at your level go for it! Sorry your work environment seems a bit toxic.

I wore a black high quality (ie not a casual material) blazer over a plain t shirt and Levi's, along with heels and nice jewelry this week. Is that not professional enough?

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I'll go more casual sometimes - but I'm far from a junior so I think that gives me a little more leeway.

I typically wear a black shirt, black pants, and tennis shoes to the office and am typically better dressed than many of my colleagues. What is professional and appropriate is highly dependent on the industry. In tech, especially engineering, “dressing to impress” conveys a bit of pompousness.

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Agree it is all entirely industry relevant

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