Business Sexi/ Business Frumpi

Different functions require different dress codes, and we agonize over what to wear to each. Some you may be familiar with include: Black Tie, Semi-Formal, Business Casual, Casual etc... However, as I am entering into the wonderful world of business I have been fortunate (?) enough to discover 2 more; Business Sexi and Business Frumpi.

Business Sexi was a concept spotted by the Posse at a conference in Montreal in late 2009. This dress code (for women) requires typical business casual wear, that is a little bit tighter, little bit lower cut, much shorter skirt (with a gargantuan slit of course) and whole hellofalotta higher heel. You can find these sexi fashionistas shopping at stores such as Le Chateau. The outfit can best be imagined as a halter top suit with platform 6" heels. Accurate depiction here

Business frumpi has been around for decades, but most recently has been brought to my attention by Mary. The 2010 version of BF for women is skater shoes, oversized pants, a cotton t-shirt with either a hoodie, windbreaker or fleece. Other items included in BF wearers closets include numerous ill-fitted wardrobe items, leisure wear and ripped anything, also wearing these with anything.

Now don't get me wrong- I am no fashionista myself, but I believe that it isn't hard to look respectable at work- even on a low cash flow. Here are some words of wisdom I have learned K.I.S. (Keep It Simple) with a hint of flair. Too much flair= Business Sexi, too much K.I.S= Business Frumpi. I know we can't look our best everyday, but please try to stray away from this two REDIC codes.