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We’ve all had that moment: You walk into a room, only to find that you’re either dressed more casually than everyone else or you’ve gone the route of much too formal. Ugh.
Deciphering dress codes for day-to-day office work, special events, and other functions can be a nightmare for both men and women. Is a short dress too laid back? Is a tie with Mickey Mouse on it too light for a meeting? The questions never stop.
Luckily, the infographic below spells out everything you need to know about dressing to impress—no matter what office fashion jargon is thrown at you.