Getting your attire right for your work place is very important.

Finding time to run tasks and shop for yourself can be a laborious act when you are a job-holder. Between attending networking events and meeting business professionals and important clients, it is tempting to slip into your comfy, worn-out clothing. Although you may be too busy to shop for new clothes, do not forget that you are a brand and you must represent yourself accordingly. How you dress can make a huge impact on your level of success.
This guide will help you rid your closet of professional fashion no-no’s. When cleansing your closet from these pieces, you will instantly see the gaps in your wardrobe making your next shopping trip easier. As dress codes loosen up and temperatures rise, we have noticed women pushing their work attire to the limit. We started wondering: is tank tops fair game? And how can you tell if a skirt is too short? Every office environment has its own set of fashion rules.

Nightclub shoes
We always say not to wear anything to the office that you would wear to a nightclub–that includes extreme platforms or overly edgy shoes. Keep it timeless with a modest heel in classic shapes like a peep toe, pointy toe, or even a wedge, which can be easier to walk in. If you want to play with trends and your office environment calls for a more creative style, go for color or print, but just keep the shape conservative.

Wrinkled or stained clothing
We believe that every working woman should own a steamer. It is a game changer. No matter how late you are, make sure to take a moment and check your garments for wrinkles and stains.
Nothing is worse than seeing a gorgeous, powerful woman in a shirt that looks like it was picked up off the floor or from the back of a drawer and put on her back.

Tight Clothing
If your shirt gapes open at the buttons, if your sweater hikes up when you raise your arms, or if your jacket restricts you from freely shaking someone’s hand, then put those pieces to rest. These are sure signs that the piece is too tight and you have no time to fidget with them.

Excessive makeup and/or perfume
The office is not the place to try out the latest beauty trends, so skip the extreme eye makeup and cakey lipstick. If you love a bright lip, go for one of the many great, slightly transparent bright shades, instead of something super chalky or glossy that should be reserved for night. Too much eyeliner and shadow will only start to bleed and smear as the day goes on (and who has time for touch-ups?) so use eye makeup sparingly. We love a wash of light color on the lid, and a great mascara.

Chipped nails
Remove your polish altogether than wear a manicure that’s past its prime. There are many great on-the-go polish remover products; have one on hand if you didn’t get to the nail salon over the weekend.

Short skirts
A good test is to make sure your skirt is at least the length of your fingers when your arms are stretched down to your sides. Fingers straight! Depending on your work environment and the length of your arms, you may need to adjust accordingly, but ultimately it’s always best to slip up on the more conservative side.

Business Suits fitting
It does not matter how much it costs: if it does not fit you properly, it will not look good. We are always shocked to see how many women ignore the fact that their suit should be tailored to fit them perfectly! This means sleeves that are the right length, darts falling in the right place, and hemlines that work with your office shoes. Buy a suit (or suit separates) based on how they fit your largest areas, then have the other areas tailored. Also, remember to take your work shoes with you to the tailor or when you go shopping so you get the ideal pant or skirt length.”

Tanks and halters
Depending on how corporate or conservative your office is, a tank top is probably a no-no and a halter is completely off-limits. We have noticed that women have a tough time acclimating to summer weather when it comes to office attire. Make sure you invest in blazers in spring and summer fabrics like linen or a cotton blend, or go for lightweight cardigans over your bare arms. Pay special attention to these details and you will be one step closer to a professional wardrobe. Replenish your closet with new pieces when necessary and take the time to put your outfits together the night before. When you look confident, you feel confident.