Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
"Who gives a monkey's what you wear?" he says. For men, she recommends tailored chino-style shorts with an untucked T-shirt or shirt.Sandals Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Socks and sandals are a combo hard to pull off at the best of times, let alone in the officeWakeley describes flip-flops as one of the few definite "no" items in most offices. "It should be OK to have your arms out at work especially when it's hot," she says.Wakeley says a well-cut camisole or strappy top can work when worn beneath a linen overshirt, lightweight jacket or tailored co-ord.
- ▪"Who gives a monkey's what you wear?" he says.
- ▪For men, she recommends tailored chino-style shorts with an untucked T-shirt or shirt.Sandals Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Socks and sandals are a combo hard to pull off at the best of times, let alone in the officeWakeley descr
- ▪"It should be OK to have your arms out at work especially when it's hot," she says.Wakeley says a well-cut camisole or strappy top can work when worn beneath a linen overshirt, lightweight jacket or tailored co-ord.
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Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?Image source, Getty ImagesByYasmin RufoBusiness reporter Published8 minutes agoYet another summer heatwave could be on the way to make your commute sweaty and your workplace stuffy.What to wear to work in the summer can be a surprisingly difficult decision. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals may keep you cool - but will they be judged too casual, revealing or unprofessional?There's a bare-legged backlash in Tokyo where officials encouraged men to swap suits for shorts at work, prompting complaints about hairy legs in the office.So what is acceptable to wear to work, how can you successfully style your summer wardrobe and can your boss tell you what you can and can't wear?What information do we collect from this…
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