What Not to Wear (BFT)

The reality is that you are what you wear. You won’t find a bum rocking the latest Gucci and you won't find a firefighter in clown gear, but you will find CEO’s and executives across the world in tailored Armani suits and sensible Gianni Bini shoes. First impressions are everything in corporate America— and as part of the upcoming generation of employees— I say it’s time for operation business fashion takeover (BFT).

Proctor & Gamble’s ReadyU and the University of Florida’s Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity came together last night to bring “The Dos and Don’t of Business Attire Fashion Show”. I learned basically, don’t wear anything too tight, don’t show your boobies or your booty, make sure your heels aren’t too high. If you’re a man— remember to wear a shirt, match your belt and shoes, wear cufflinks, and minus the monkey suit. Also, make sure nothings wrinkled, don’t wear your grill, gold chain or door knocker earrings. Say what?!?

Basically professionalism takes all the fun out of getting dressed. Who gets excited for grey two piece suits and black librarian pumps? I believe everything is okay in moderation. Here are a couple of styles I found that combine business savvy and fashionista. Operation Business Fashion Takeover (BFT) here we go!


Please don't look like this. She looks boring-- like she belongs in a monastery! Let your clothes show your personality.


A very nice tailored suit works wonders. The minimal jewelry and pulled back hair shows that she means business.


Men's suits should fit just like this one. He also has fabulous shoes and a great tie. Make sure the belt and shoes match!


High-waisted A-line skirts are so necessary. Her black belt adds a little extra flair.


These girls combined fashion and professionalism like its nobody's business. Black and white always go great together.