The New York Times had an article 2 weeks ago that made me think about the perennial favorite: flip-flops and where exactly do they fit into the whole scheme of dressing up/down. In the article, Jason Kilar, the CEO of Hulu; an online video service - talks about his penchant for wearing flip-flips to work and the office.
Of course, he can get away with anything; being the CEO and all. But it is also a known fact that certain industries/companies like IT firms, Google, Microsoft, advertising firms leave the the choice of dressing up to their employees and I applaud that. While also at the same time understanding why certain industries say; law firms and banks, require a strict dress code. Would you want the private banker that you are going to trust him/her with your hard-earned dough to meet you wearing a Hawaiian shirt and rubber flip flops? No matter how you spin it - first impressions count.
I do get the greatness and comfort that is flip-flops. When I was working in Seattle for a great start-up company, there were no dress codes, and in the Summer, everyone came in shorts and flip-flops and that added to the relaxed vibe in the office. And since, it was a start-up, you could get away with most anything.
But personally, I just can't wear flip-flops to the office and I have a hard enough time to wear them with jeans while running errands. For a lack of a better term, I feel naked and exposed. Like something's missing.
Picture of Zac Efron to prove my point and more after the jump!
Of course, he can get away with anything; being the CEO and all. But it is also a known fact that certain industries/companies like IT firms, Google, Microsoft, advertising firms leave the the choice of dressing up to their employees and I applaud that. While also at the same time understanding why certain industries say; law firms and banks, require a strict dress code. Would you want the private banker that you are going to trust him/her with your hard-earned dough to meet you wearing a Hawaiian shirt and rubber flip flops? No matter how you spin it - first impressions count.
I do get the greatness and comfort that is flip-flops. When I was working in Seattle for a great start-up company, there were no dress codes, and in the Summer, everyone came in shorts and flip-flops and that added to the relaxed vibe in the office. And since, it was a start-up, you could get away with most anything.
But personally, I just can't wear flip-flops to the office and I have a hard enough time to wear them with jeans while running errands. For a lack of a better term, I feel naked and exposed. Like something's missing.
Picture of Zac Efron to prove my point and more after the jump!
I can wear flip-flips to the beach and while on Summer vacations but I draw the line at going to a restaurant and meeting potential clients in flip-flips. I like my shoes to do some of the talking and flip-flops just don't say as much as I would like them too.
Look at Zac Efron here at a premiere. He's gorgeous and gorgeous people can get away with more. It's just a fact of life. His sharp blazer, white shirt, deliberate loosen tie and black jeans give a dressy yet chilled vibe and I guess he wanted to express that but I think he went too far and it brought down his whole outfit; no matter how great his features and bone structure are.
It's just says sloppiness to me and a lack of effort. Maybe it's my personal stick up my ass but I believe there are places and times where one should not flip-flop. Ever.
Look at Zac Efron here at a premiere. He's gorgeous and gorgeous people can get away with more. It's just a fact of life. His sharp blazer, white shirt, deliberate loosen tie and black jeans give a dressy yet chilled vibe and I guess he wanted to express that but I think he went too far and it brought down his whole outfit; no matter how great his features and bone structure are. It's just says sloppiness to me and a lack of effort. Maybe it's my personal stick up my ass but I believe there are places and times where one should not flip-flop. Ever.
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