
I like to think I have fine tuned my work wardrobe. However, reading through this article, I thought I would share it with my and interns as sometimes a check list is the best way to find some direction in what to wear to work. Reviewing the list, what would you add or change? I find the phrase “ tasteful accessories” to be very subjective. My daily accessories tend to be two to three bangles and a pair of diamond studs, while my coworker wears a beautiful statement necklace.

Wardrobe check list
Women :
• A nice pant or skirt suit
• Work-friendly dresses (nothing too short or too low cut)
• Dress slacks and/or skirts (at least fingertip-length) in neutral colors that can be mixed and matched
• Blouses (button-down or pullover)
• A blazer, cardigan or wrap (good for air-conditioned offices)
• Khaki pants or dark-wash jeans (for casual offices)
• Neutral closed-toe shoes. For heels, nothing higher than 4 inches. Flats are OK for most offices, but check with a supervisor.
• Tasteful accessories (nothing too flashy that could be distracting)
Men
• Interchangeable dress shirts (white, light blue and/or pinstripe)
• Trousers (charcoal gray, navy, khaki and/or black)
• Dress shoes (for example, penny loafers, wingtip brogues, brown double monk straps, etc.)
• A properly tailored suit and coordinating tie
• Dark-wash raw denim pants (for casual offices only)
• Tailored khaki chinos (for casual offices only)
• Polo shirts with no visible logos (for casual offices only)
• Tasteful accessories (pocket squares, tie clip, a watch, dress socks, etc.)
Leave at home …
• Mini skirts
• Anything sheer or with holes or cut-outs in it (including cold-shoulder and off-the-shoulder shirts, keyhole tops, distressed pants, etc.)
• Crop tops
• Shorts (for after work only)
• Anything low cut (tops and dresses)
• Flip-flop sandals and sneakers (for after work only)
• Athleisure wear
• Anything that’s ripped or stained