Casual Friday is NOT the same as "Don't give AF Friday"

Believe it or not, causal Friday is not actually meant to be reward OR a party. It is an opportunity for managers and colleagues to get a sense of how you present yourself to others outside of the office. Managers assume you "get ready" for work and that you have specific clothing for the weekdays you are in attendance. Casual Friday is their way to see if you are the kind of person that is making a career with their company, or just playing the part to collect a paycheck.

Stop acting casual on casual Friday. It is a test. Pass it if you intend to move up in your industry.

Here are some winning style choices for casual Friday:

A cropped/ankle navy or charcoal grey pant, a tailored top that is a little more flirty and deconstructed than a button up blouse or the (snooze) "cardigan over a camisole", finished with ankle bootie - keep in mind if you wear navy or heather grey, your shoes can be a whiskey brown color - very sharp when worn with a cream or light colored top. If your pants are black or dark grey, pair them with a black bootie (NOT SUEDE). Only those that can adhere to the clean soft leather rule need apply.

YES! :

NOPE :

pppppplease, never wear open-toed shoes to the office. EVEN in the summer. yuck.