Black apron over business casual: need ideas

Susan Brennan

I am required to wear business casual outfits for work. I'm also required to wear a black apron over these outfits. My job is retail. Please give me your best stylish ideas!

16 years ago

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Latest reply was from lala

Ana

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Business casual means no jeans, right? Can you wear skirts or dresses?

16 years ago

Susan Brennan

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No denim of any kind. And, the registers face the front door where it can get cold.

16 years ago

Anonymous

You might try microcheck pants with a cowl neck knit top or buttondown shirt. A pair in wool would be warm. Brown or grey pants would look good with black too.

16 years ago

Chris

Active Member

I would try to stock up on colorful knits and sweaters.
Slacks - microchecks or tweeds are a nice variation on solid colors.
Can you wear any color top?
Wish my company would do the apron instead of our company shirts and vests - they get so boring and honestly don't look lthat great.

16 years ago

Christie

Active Member

How about knee-high boots under dress pants (for more warmth), since denim skinnies and boots aren't in your dress code.

16 years ago

Susan Brennan

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Thanks for the great tips! Today I bought:
two turtleneck sweaters, teal and black.
a funky fly away rust cardigan without bulk/draping in front (because it looks weird under an apron)
a teal fitted buttondown shirt
a dark red tunic sweater.
I can layer camisoles and silk long underwear underneath for warmth and everything will look good with my brown and black straight leg pants. I still need to check my short necklaces since they are the only viable accessory with the apron. Any further advice is welcomed!

16 years ago

lala

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Since it seems that your tops will be covered with the apron how about 3/4 sleeve sweaters/tops/shirts and some statement bracelets?

16 years ago

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