Does your "work style" match your personal style?

[Anonymous]

I mostly wear suits and formal wear at work - a grey double-breasted uniform jacket - and my personal style is very much similar, collared shirts, jackets and sweaters.

Last Sunday I had an extra job to do with my auditor, and I almost didn't recognize her in casual clothes because she always wears formal things such as suits, tailleurs and high heels. Honestly she looked more like her age (25), although my wife told me that I too look older than my age the way I dress, and would look more like my age in casual clothes.

[Laciejordan]

No lol I have a dress code (business formal). When I'm out and about after work or on weekends, it's blue jeans and a T-shirt. I do dress nice if I need to, I don't mind at all but I don't need to do my hair and wear a dress to go grocery shopping.

[Potteplante]

I simply wear my older clothes to work, clothes I don't mind getting over washed - since they get washed after every use. So yes, it's very similar to my regular style: except I never wear my knitted items to work unless it's meeting only.

[Jamie05rhs]

Not at all. My personal style is extremely casual. (But of course, I would kick it up several notches if I were to visit Italy.)

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks for the MHO.

[AI Opinion]

It's interesting how clothing can play such a big role in how we perceive others and ourselves! If your work style closely aligns with your personal style, it sounds like you feel comfortable and confident in that attire. However, experimenting with more casual looks could offer a refreshing change and perhaps align with how you feel on a more relaxed day. Balancing both styles can give you versatility and keep your wardrobe feeling fresh and reflective of your personality. 😊

[Nikki1989]

My work style is usually a compromise between what I like to wear and what my job asks that I wear.