Meisje
Well-known member
Your everyday look sounds fine, but I would strongly advise against the false lashes. If they're identifiable as false lashes from any angle --- don't wear them.
I have worked in offices off and on for more than a decade. There's a whole lot of politics and immaturity that goes on behind the scenes --- unfortunately, some are more interested in gossip than in doing their jobs. Some folks you encounter will judge you on any and everything except the actual quality of your work.
Most of what I'm going to say applies to female supervisors. The males I've worked for don't seem to care either way what I look like --- I am in a creative field, but I've worked in every environment from button-down corporate to jeans-on-Wednesdays.
So you want to go to your interview and your first day with a very minimal, natural look. You want to get an impression of what your female coworkers and especially supervisors are doing in terms of clothing, makeup and hair. You don't want to do anything too colorful or that makes too much of a statement.
You don't want to do anything for that initial impression that will make you seem too young, sexy, or attractive. I know that sounds weird, but trust me. It will damage your credibility right off the bat. It's really unfortunate that a certain kind of (often older) female supervisor is irritated by and dismissive of any woman they perceive to be too concerned with grooming or appearance. And they don't need to constantly be reminded of your youth, beacause youth=job inexperience.
Once you have observed and noted how your supervisors dress/groom, act accordingly. If they wear ill-fitting, unflattering clothes, don't go in there looking too cute. And there are going to be some women who will hate you simply because you look great. Make sure you don't have any of those lurking around before making a decision about your look. As an entry-level employee, you need to make sure you do everything you can to succeed, even if that might mean toning down a bit to not rock the boat. It might seem weird, but if someone takes a dislike to you, they can do lots of things to make your life difficult.
Some workplaces are just plain f**ked up when it comes to appearances, and I hope you don't wind up in one of those places. One place I worked (that I promptly left) was a microcosm of junior high behaviour where everyone judged everyone else by how many Lacoste shirts they owned, how expensive their cars were, and whether or not they went to trendy nightclubs. A guy from the warehouse would occasionally stop by and say stuff like "you look like shit today" etc to various employees. Really mature.
I really hope that if your manager is a woman, you score a like-minded female supervisor, who understands that care for grooming and a love of beauty products doesn't detract from your intelligence and ability to do your job.
Conclusion: Be very cautious about your initial impression. Proceed with care. Corporate can be brutal. Once you move up through the ranks and are more established, with a resume that proves your ability, you'll be able to be more daring. Good luck!
I have worked in offices off and on for more than a decade. There's a whole lot of politics and immaturity that goes on behind the scenes --- unfortunately, some are more interested in gossip than in doing their jobs. Some folks you encounter will judge you on any and everything except the actual quality of your work.
Most of what I'm going to say applies to female supervisors. The males I've worked for don't seem to care either way what I look like --- I am in a creative field, but I've worked in every environment from button-down corporate to jeans-on-Wednesdays.
So you want to go to your interview and your first day with a very minimal, natural look. You want to get an impression of what your female coworkers and especially supervisors are doing in terms of clothing, makeup and hair. You don't want to do anything too colorful or that makes too much of a statement.
You don't want to do anything for that initial impression that will make you seem too young, sexy, or attractive. I know that sounds weird, but trust me. It will damage your credibility right off the bat. It's really unfortunate that a certain kind of (often older) female supervisor is irritated by and dismissive of any woman they perceive to be too concerned with grooming or appearance. And they don't need to constantly be reminded of your youth, beacause youth=job inexperience.
Once you have observed and noted how your supervisors dress/groom, act accordingly. If they wear ill-fitting, unflattering clothes, don't go in there looking too cute. And there are going to be some women who will hate you simply because you look great. Make sure you don't have any of those lurking around before making a decision about your look. As an entry-level employee, you need to make sure you do everything you can to succeed, even if that might mean toning down a bit to not rock the boat. It might seem weird, but if someone takes a dislike to you, they can do lots of things to make your life difficult.
Some workplaces are just plain f**ked up when it comes to appearances, and I hope you don't wind up in one of those places. One place I worked (that I promptly left) was a microcosm of junior high behaviour where everyone judged everyone else by how many Lacoste shirts they owned, how expensive their cars were, and whether or not they went to trendy nightclubs. A guy from the warehouse would occasionally stop by and say stuff like "you look like shit today" etc to various employees. Really mature.
I really hope that if your manager is a woman, you score a like-minded female supervisor, who understands that care for grooming and a love of beauty products doesn't detract from your intelligence and ability to do your job.
Conclusion: Be very cautious about your initial impression. Proceed with care. Corporate can be brutal. Once you move up through the ranks and are more established, with a resume that proves your ability, you'll be able to be more daring. Good luck!
