Is my outfit too "colorful"?

k4lnamja · Feb 11, 2011

I work in corp. finance here in LA and I received two poking fun comments about how "colorful" I looked today. Both stated my shirt/tie combo was too colorful and one sort of said it in a sarcastic manner. I don't care b/c I think I look good but they both said, "oh, it's friday. That must be why."
Oh, I was wearing black trousers and black AE park ave's.

I ask you, does my combo look inappropriate for the office? Keep in mind, these were not from my uppers but from regular colleagues.

Cheers

ter1413 · Feb 11, 2011

Top part does not bad at all....BUT, black trousers?? Meaning a black suit??? NO GO!

Master-Classter · Feb 11, 2011

with a navy or grey suit, that's fine. It's just 'cause it's purple and average people are all weird about that. I wouldn't worry about it too much, it's more just likely people wanted to say they noticed and they gave you a little ribbing about it because it seems like you're confident enough to take it.

inimitable · Feb 11, 2011

I like it. I don't think you have anything to worry about. You can't wear a white shirt EVERY day...

NORE · Feb 11, 2011

Man, your office must be the definition of drab.

rgoldstein · Feb 11, 2011

You work with very uptight people. This is conservative business dress by my standards...and I'm an accountant.

alliswell · Feb 11, 2011

That tie is not conservative enough for an office. Pick the color or the texture.

DerekS · Feb 11, 2011

I thought my office was bad. Id be crucified there.

lasbar · Feb 11, 2011

I like it...

Do you work in a funeral parlour ?

k4lnamja · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by ter1413

Top part does not bad at all....BUT, black trousers?? Meaning a black suit??? NO GO!

I actually wore black trousers w/out a jacket today. I wore a wool coat b/c it was cold in the morning.

And no, I don't wear black suits or even own one

tone76 · Feb 11, 2011

Good lord. If I went to the office dressed like that, my colleagues would assume I'm going for a job interview and would wish me luck. Seriously, that looks pretty sharp and - in the industry and part of the world I live in - would be considered to be pretty snappy ... even with black trousers (or a black suit for that matter).

Sounds like the OP needs to find another job. Preferably somewhere not surrounded by drab people.

k4lnamja · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

with a navy or grey suit, that's fine. It's just 'cause it's purple and average people are all weird about that. I wouldn't worry about it too much, it's more just likely people wanted to say they noticed and they gave you a little ribbing about it because it seems like you're confident enough to take it.

Navy or grey suit? Oh yeah! That should look very nice. Will do that next time.

Originally Posted by alliswell

That tie is not conservative enough for an office. Pick the color or the texture.

I agree, it is not conservative enough for the office now that I think of it. Oh well.

Originally Posted by tone76

Good lord. If I went to the office dressed like that, my colleagues would assume I'm going for a job interview and would wish me luck. Seriously, that looks pretty sharp and - in the industry and part of the world I live in - would be considered to be pretty snappy ... even with black trousers (or a black suit for that matter).

Sounds like the OP needs to find another job. Preferably somewhere not surrounded by drab people.

Haha. I actually wouldn't wear this for an interview as the tie is a bit flashy but thanks though. Not looking for another job but I am applying for b-school in april!

Cheers

JohnShaft · Feb 11, 2011

I'm a bit surprised that even a couple of people saw fit to comment, considering it is LA and on a Friday.

Had it been me (and my ego), I would have assumed that they were envious of my desire and ability to live a little.

But, since you're 'boots on the ground', you must follow the course you think best.

Sanguis Mortuum · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by NORE

Man, your office must be the definition of drab.

+1.

Then again, I've worn purple trousers to work before, so I might not be the best person to ask.

bleachboy · Feb 11, 2011

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

...I've worn purple trousers to work before, so I might not be the best person to ask.

Is my outfit too "colorful"?

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