Comments on: What to Wear To . . . Work on the Weekend

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By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:13:43 +0000

At my firm its mostly female and on weekends people where what they feel most comfortable in. Even if someone is staying late they sometimes bring a change of clothes or go home and change and come back comfortable. Comfort is important outside of business hours (8-5 M-F). However during business hours everyone but the runner can’t wear capris of any sort (however they can wear knee length skirts). We also have the occasional jeans Friday.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:05:46 +0000

Here in New York City, at least at my firm, there are NO flip flops or shorts. Ever. Everyone has to be on the top of their game at all times, as people get laid off every day. There is no room for error. I find Corporette’s advice very helpful, and when dressing for weekend work (as I’m unfortunately doing more and more often these days), I still won’t even wear jeans.

As per Corporette’s advice, I purchased a bright red sweater-blazer and have been getting good use out of that.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:12:36 +0000

I wouldn’t dream of wearing anything like flip-flops or yoga pants to the office on the weekends. As one of the few women attorneys and the youngest by a number of years, I don’t want my bosses to see me looking like a college kid who just rolled out of bed to go to class. When I go in, I wear a nice trouser-style pair of jeans, a stylish top, and sandals or casual non-athletic-style shoes. I see the male partners in my office wearing nice jeans or khakis, a polo or button-down shirt, and boat shoes on the weekends, so I try to do the female (but more stylish) equivalent of that. It’s funny – my firm is not particularly formal during the week, but I can’t imagine it being as casual on the weekends as some other places apparently are! Just goes to show you that you need to take all of these great ideas for what they’re worth and tweak them to fit your personal situation.

By: ela

ela — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:01:04 +0000

agree with all the above. Southern California in the house: sweats/yoga pants in winter (not too clingy) and a fleecey hoody or shorts or jeans or a casual skirt in summer and certainly no jackets that cost more than a mid-range, decent suit! And those jackets, except for the last two, were not that impressive. Oh, and frequently the A/C is OFF on the weekend, so you will melt in more than one layer, especially as the summer sun comes through the window in the afternoon….

By: Nadia

Nadia — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:13:59 +0000

I find that people in my building, let alone my office are EXTREMELY casual on the weekends. That said, I live in Texas, where humidity is an issue and bosses prefer not to swelter in the heat as well.

Beside the point is that aside from the Teresa Longsleeve from Couture Candy, I thought these jackets were fairly hideous for any environment. Quality items can be found in a shopbop sale or at Nordstrom or Express/Zara for far less money and far more style.

By: Meghan Cloud

Meghan Cloud — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:06:02 +0000

Thank you, commenters! I have found this entire site extremely disappointing (if unsurprising), and I’m glad to hear from those in the trenches whose views and values seem to align with mine. How is it possible that it’s 2009 and the only thing that matters–still–is how women look??

By: Lori

Lori — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:43:25 +0000

Are you kidding me? I can see these outfits being worn on a “jeans Friday,” as our firm has from time-to-time, but not on a Saturday or Sunday. I work for a very large firm and live in Houston. Shorts, t-shirt, and flip-flops are de rigeur, even in an office. It’s the weekend for crying out loud. And yes, even the partners are wearing shorts and flip-flops!

By: Mommy Lawyer

Mommy Lawyer — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:44:20 +0000

On weekends when I go to the office I wear sweats, flip-flops, shorts, all things denim a hat or a bandu. It’s the weekend and I came to the office. There is no dress code and just being there makes me look uber-professional!