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What Not to Wear in Unemployment
Now that you’re no longer office-bound, your closet is calling to you with its range of options. You’re giddy over the possibilities (suit no longer required? no matter! how about gym clothes!). But before your wardrobe fantasy goes too far, we have some advice.
Here’s what not to wear in unemployment. Unless, of course, you plan on remaining unemployed.
A suit. Unless you’re going for an interview, don’t do it. Nothing looks more tragic than sitting in a coffee shop all day reading the Post while you’re wearing a pistachio Hermes tie and a Tom Ford suit. The bohemian girl at the counter won’t be impressed.
Gym clothes (chic). You never know who you’re going to run into and wearing Lululemon sends the message that you’re a dilettante who’d rather be doing a Downward Dog than getting down to look for a job.
Gym clothes (sloppy.) Sloppy sweats scream schlumpadinka, as Oprah would say. And no one wants to work with something they can’t even spell.
Last night’s club stamp and last night’s clothes. Sluts can find employment but maybe not the kind you’re looking for?
Khakis and a collared shirt with some tech company’s logo on it. Get your recessions straight! This is the recession of 2009, not 2001.
Bad hair. You may not be able to pay for Frédéric Fekkai anymore but, please, no one wants to see your roots. Go to Hair Cuttery or the equivalent. No matter how bad a job they do it’s better than what you have now. Trust us.
The ideal look? Whatever is pulled together “business casual” (yes, we hate that word, too, but it fits) for your industry. Your best bet is to dress in what you would wear if you were still employed and working in the office on a Sunday. Let’s hope everyone has the opportunity to come into the office on weekends again soon.
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Love this article! I was hanging out in yoga pants everyday until I realized I’d gained ten pounds. Now I’m wearing at least (nice) jeans everyday, even if I’m just sitting around the house. I’m indulging less (I’d like my jeans to get back to super comfortable instead of slightly too-tight!) and I also feel more put together and less “wallowing in self pity.”