Several years ago I worked in a spa salon with very strict workwear policies. It had to be white top, black bottom - every day, no exceptions, even for the office workers. The casual Fridays never existed either. I realize that some places, like hospitals for example, have to keep their workers wearing uniforms at all times, but there are some guidelines for non-hospital work places in terms of their business attire etiquette.
Casual Fridays:
Casual Fridays are a great invention for those stiff, old school offices that require suits and ties every day of the week. While casual Fridays do remain casual, there are still certain guidelines to follow. You don't want to appear in your office wearing a see-through skirt or your grandpa's pants that you wear at home. Also, if you do have clients coming in, you want to stay on a more professional side even on a casual Friday.
Jean pants, skirts and jackets are a great alternative to your office workwear on a casual Friday. If you decide to go with jeans it's good idea to chose a darker wash pant with a casual sweater or shirt.
Colour Palette:
Darker earth colours or neutral colours are your best choice to go with.
Accessories:
Accessorising is the best way to spice up your office attire. Even if you work in an office with very strict dress code, you can always find a perfect little accessory for your outfit to make it less boring and have more personality.
You can always accessorise your dark top with a bright, multi-coloured scarf. A coloured belt can help to brighten up your trousers, or a funky watch can be the perfect item to go with that plane white shirt.
No matter what colour or accessory you decide to go with, always remember that minimalism is your best friend, especially when it comes to choosing your corporate workwear. And unlike that book in a bookstore, you are going to be judged by your "cover" in your work place.
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