Comments on: Summer Associate Events: What to Wear to the Fun-But-Wacky Office Functions

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 20:19:43 +0000

We have a firm retreat coming up. I am bringing a modest tankini. I wouldn’t wear a bikini anyway (stretch marks) but even then, I am dreading the idea of wearing a swimsuit anywhere near my colleagues.

By: E

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 16:38:00 +0000

I always struggle with this. I travel for work and a lot of us will change after work and meet up for dinner later. It’s not that complicated until summer hits and it could be 90-100 degrees wherever we are. Then I just want to wear shorts but I don’t want to wear them around coworkers. I’ve settled for jeans or cropped pants and a light flowy top.

We also have a summer outing every year that’s outdoors and very laid back. Lots of girls in maxi dresses last year which is fine, provided they have straps imo. I just wear something trendy but not over the top. Still avoid shorts unless I find a longer inseam that looks okay on me. What’s the shortest inseam that’s acceptable? Is 4″ too short?

By: M

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 01:59:32 +0000

In reply to Anon. I second pregomama. I would just check with your boss or co-workers and see what they are wearing. If you are concerned about not being dressy enough for whatever restaurant you wind up at, a maxi dress is perfectly fine for 85% of the restaurants in town.

By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:02:28 +0000

In reply to Calibrachoa. I would love that trip. Especially the bog-hopping.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:45:11 +0000

Our local bar association has an annual combination event that is golfing in the morning, and target shooting in the morning! 16 different types of weapons, from six-shooters to an M16, with a local law enforcement or military “handler” for each weapon … even as a bleeding heart liberal I get excited to brag about how I’ve won the handgun competition for a few years now! (Not trying to start a political debate, just acknowledging the humor in it…) :)

After a few years of trying valiantly to figure out the dress code, I now wear jeans, sneakers, and a (nice) polo or t-shirt.

By: AnonInfinity

AnonInfinity — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:27:08 +0000

In reply to Calibrachoa. I also grew up on a farm and would love something like this. In fact, now I really want to go walk through the freshly tilled garden.