Is a pantsuit suitable for business formal?
On One Hand: Pantsuits Not Formal EnoughPantsuits on women are not considered to be proper enough to qualify as “business formal,” according to Sherry Maysonave, who has worked with executives on corporate image for 20 years. “Business formal standards dictate that women wear skirted suits,” Maysonave says on her website. The website bluesuitmom.com concurs, adding that business formal should also include hosiery and closed toe shoes.On the Other: Pantsuits OK In Some CirclesPantsuits are considered acceptable forms of business formal attire in some circles. According to ECG, a communications strategy company, business formal for women can include “formal pant legs (that) reach the tops of your shoes.” In addition, the Carnegie Mellon website instructs students who are taking part in the corporate interviewing process to follow a “strict business formal dress code policy,” which includes slacks for women.Bottom LineWhen it comes to the level of appropriate dress, it’s always better to
