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Too much exposed skin is never appropriate at the office, even in
warmer weather, according to business etiquette expert Mary Crane.
"If you would even consider wearing any particular item to the
beach or to a picnic or to mow the lawn, it's probably not
appropriate to wear to the office," she said.
To make sure your summertime dress is more stylish than
scandalous, heed the following workplace wardrobe guidelines, Crane
said.
Check the culture of your organization; what's acceptable at a
hip Internet startup may prove inappropriate at a conservative law
firm.
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 For women, skirts, dresses or shorts should rise no higher than
two inches above the knee. Sorry men, nothing above the ankle is
acceptable for you.
Plunging necklines have no place in the office, on men or women.
The same goes for flip-flops. Ladies, you might be able to get away
with a strappy sandal.
Sleeveless tops can be attractive on women, but anything with
straps should be saved for the long-awaited weekend.
[Text copied
from file received from AP
Digital; article by Jackie Farwell, AP business writer]
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