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Following on from my previous post listing the unspoken rules to follow for dress down Friday, I thought it would also be a good idea to list the things not to wear to the office if you would a) like to keep your job, and b) not look like a plank in front of your colleagues!?!
So take a sneaky peek at the list below and make sure you haven’t got something criminal picked out to wear to the office next week!?!
1. Although these are liberated times, you can dress too casually for the office. Any type of beachwear or flip flops is strictly taboo on dress down Friday and should never be worn!?!
2. Another taboo is clubbing wear, so make sure you keep those velvet hot pants and see through shirt for the weekends only!?!
3. Jogging pants, tracksuit bottoms and sweat pants are far too casual for the office and should definitely be kept for trips to the gym only. Track jackets are the exception to the rule as these can look really stylish when teamed with jeans and a t-shirt or polo.
4. Dress down Friday is no excuse for sloppy habits either, so make sure your clothes are ironed as casual does not equal slack!?!
5. Finally, make sure your choice of t-shirt will not offend. You may know that the witty and slightly risqué slogan emblazoned across the front of your t-shirt is taken from the lyrics of your favourite heavy metal band, but your work colleagues, and more importantly your boss may not realise this!?!
Always remember it takes just three seconds to form an opinion about someone, so ask yourself what you want your colleagues to think about you at a glance!?!
If you need some inspiration for the next dress down Friday, why not check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk – and I can guarantee you will be receiving compliments and not criticism come Friday!?!
Whilst being conscientious and dedicated will improve your career prospects no end, your image and appearance are also crucial in creating the right impression in the workplace. Many businesses are now opting for a more casual approach in the run up to the weekend and dress down Friday is now more common than ever. With choice comes dilemma though, as it can often prove difficult to successfully achieve the right balance between casual work wear and showing a little of your personality and fashion style.
It can be done if you follow a few simple rules, so read on to discover our top tips on how to make dress down Friday a success!?!
1. Probably the best advice we can give you is to always dress as if an unexpected client may show up at the door at any time, and that way you can’t fail to succeed?!?
2. Always be well groomed when you go to work. Despite the name – dress down Friday is no excuse for not shaving or washing your hair and trying to hide it under a cap!?!
3. Try to keep your appearance neat and tidy. Wear trousers or jeans that fit, nothing should be dragging on the floor and please make sure your waistband sits on your waist!!!
4. Air conditioning plays havoc with your body temperature in an office environment, so always layer your outfit during the colder months to enable you to add or shed clothing as required!?!
5. Always remember to dress comfortably as your outfit will have to last all day. A great alternative to a shirt is the polo shirt – comprising of a cross between a shirt and a t-shirt, the collar makes them look instantly smarter and adds that little something extra without compromising on comfort!?!
Here at Fashicon we have all the very latest designs for the style conscious connoisseur!!! Why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and see which design suits your style!?!
Did you know you can now sign up to be part of our very exclusive members club here at Fashicon? Not only will you be one of the first to hear the very latest news from our designers as it happens, but you will also receive exclusive special offers and discounts too!!!
All you have to do to join is add your details to our website and we’ll sort out the rest!?!
So, what are you waiting for – thousands of customers have already joined our exclusive club and are reaping the benefits!?!? Check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk for full details and become part of our exclusive club today!!!
It’s one of the great fashion mysteries of all time, but one that is set to continue for many years to come I’m sure, and one that will no doubt end up trapping more confused soles than ever under its spell. So what is this great fashion mystery – just why do designers create clothes that don’t actually look good on anyone?!?!
Fashion trends used to be dictated by royalty and the upper class, but for the present day the reverse is true, as designers now mostly look to the streets to find inspiration. Here in lies the problem – as what looks cool on your average 18 year old student, does not look quite so hot when worn by your average 45 year old software engineer who has no exercise routine to speak of and unlimited access to the vending machine!?!?
Take these designs for example; the outfits are only really appropriate if you are travelling from a cricket match to your eccentric grandmother’s tea party by scooter!?! I mean come on – do you know anybody that could pull off these outfits?!?! It is always worth remembering that choosing a designer brand is no guarantee of looking good!?!
Luckily, here at Fashicon we can pick the wheat from the chaff for you as everything we stock has been carefully selected by hand to bring you the best mix of the latest trends to ensure you always make a good impression!!
Why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk – unless you have a tea party to attend of course!?!
This year sees Boxfresh move into its 20th year as a founding father of the British street wear movement. Founded during 1989 on Greenwich Market, Boxfresh is a quintessentially British brand that has always strived to stay true to its roots.
Boxfresh has grown from market-stall T-shirts and sweatshirts to men’s, women’s, footwear and accessories collections designed not for posing in but for living in. The brand offers quality apparel that’s not ostentatious, so you could get away with wearing it from head-to-toe and probably still not look like you’d been Boxfreshed.
Boxfresh started under a backdrop of dance, trance, hip hop music and the unforgettable UK club culture of the late eighties, so as part of the birthday celebrations, Boxfresh will be championing the unique talent that makes the UK streets some of the most influential in the world.
Boxfresh will also be collaborating with special guest mentors that have helped to influence the brand over the years, including hip hop group De La Soul and DJ Pete Fowler – so make sure you watch this space to keep up to date with all the planned birthday festivities!!!!
Why not take a fresh look at Boxfresh today?? The new spring/summer collection has now arrived in store, and with 20 years fashion experience under their belts; the Boxfresh team have come up with some truly unique designs in this latest collection. Check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and let us know what you think!!!
Picking which fashion trend to follow and which to avoid is all part of the design and style lottery. Some trends will make you look fabulous, while others with just make you look plain ridiculous, and sadly choosing a designer label offers no guarantee either!?!
Take these highly priced designer shirts, neither of which is stocked at Fashicon I hasten to add - I cannot envision a single man on this planet who would find these designs flattering to their physique or colouring!?! In fact, unless you wish to disguise yourself as a picnic table cloth or Elmo from Sesame Street, then these shirts are the perfect example of how choosing a designer brand is no guarantee of looking good!?!
Luckily, here at Fashicon we can pick the wheat from the chaff for you as everything we stock has been carefully selected by hand to bring you the best mix of the latest trends to ensure you always make a good impression!!
Why not take a look at our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and help us stop primary colour abuse today!?!
Here at Fashicon we have slashed the price of some of our best selling items by over 50%!?!? All the very latest designs have been included so you can be sure you are picking up an absolute bargain on some of this season’s hottest trends.
Don’t forget – our fantastic stock clearance sale is available for a limited period only so make sure you place your order today to avoid disappointment!?!
Why not check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk and spoil yourself without breaking your bank balance!?!
It's finally here – drum roll if you please – after months of waiting the brand new collection by Baracuta has now arrived!!! There is more to Baracuta than the legendary Harrington G9 jacket and the new collection highlights what a strong design team Baracuta have.
The Baracuta brand began in 1937 when John and Isaac Miller realised a dream – to design a new revolutionary jacket. They designed a rainproof coat that has become the world’s most famous jacket – the Harrington G9. The jacket has gone on to obtain legendary status after being worn by everybody from Elvis Presley and Steve McQueen to Frank Sinatra.
The G9 still turns heads today and has been worn by bands such as Franz Ferdinand and Razorlight. The jacket even features in a well known va va vroom advertising campaign staring Thierry Henry and a certain make of car!!!
Why not check out our website at www.fashicon.co.uk to see the very latest collection from Baracuta as well as the legendary Harrington G9 and many other top designers!!!
