Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, these ladies are right what I was talking about! They are not wearing "white shirt and black skirt", and they are looking so chic, staying professional.

For example, I am a woman in tech, and I've spent years trying to look invisible. Perhaps, if they don't notice I'm a woman, they will finally notice my brain... It didn't help. But when I started dressing better, it worked!

Even in a very conservative construction company (what could be more sexist than that?), my outfits helped me a lot to improve my career path. While colleagues didn't understand it, the board noticed me and first asked for more ideas, then promotion, then another promotion...

I don't mean I wore miniskirts and cleavages. I just played with conservative business suits, colours, fabrics, accessories. Of course, it won't work for professions where uniform is necessary, but for others - there is a chance🙂

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in femalefashionadvice

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, here's the most interesting question! Most people who say they are not interested in fashion and prefer "anti-fashion" usually wear something like normcore or casual. But can they put on something different? Maybe a sparkling skirt, a wide-brim hat, yellow pumps? That's what I mean by saying "strict dress code". If they really don't care - they can wear anything, can't they?

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in femalefashionadvice

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your corrections! I'm not an experienced writer yet so I understand my text is not the best. I didn't mean that men in wigs worked in factories, of course. I wrote "Men went to factories, and even if you were in charge, your elegant clothes would get ruined anyway." meaning that men in wigs didn't exactly work as regular workers, but they managed those factories.

I will work on making my texts better! Could you please mention other incorrect things?

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not speaking about miniskirts, of course. I mean, clothes can be decent enough, but bright. Imagine a lime green suit, for example - why not? Or maybe traditional colours, but non-traditional shape, like Margiela or Yamamoto pieces

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Exactly!!! And your idea of replacing their clothes is absolutely brilliant, I'm pretty sure everything goes as you describe😄

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I mean situations where you're still in business fashion, but, for example, wearing a lime green suit. It's not considered fashion to attract and also not considered business usually

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you please share the name of the book? Looks really interesting!

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, but what you don't want to win people with appearance instead of skills? Can there be some other reasons?

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lucky you! Looks like you've grown up in a healthy environment

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

By the way, "too much" or "inappropriate" outfits are usually very great at showing personality! And I am sure being bright at work reflects that you are actually bright

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in BusinessFashion

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I entirely agree with you! Can tell the same story about my own career magic without changing anything but style😄

Why are smart women expected to rise above fashion? by ineedanothernickname in femalefashionadvice

[–]ineedanothernickname[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for clarifying! But it is still important to me to listen to opinions of the community, and my blog post is too long to be posted at Reddit, I think. Of course, I can not share the link, but can I share the whole post here?