Having spent my last 7 years in the management and technology consulting industry, I’ve been paid and trained to fit into professional environments becoming a “corporate chameleon.” During my time, I have not only observed corporate cultures, but the people who play in them. I spent the first years of my career working hard to “not stand out,” but as I’ve climbed the corporate ladder I’ve realized a need to differentiate myself, and I started with my fashion. This led to my love of all things business fashion or as I called it “Business Trendy.” I developed my Business Trendy image so well that I’ve found it to be a differentiator outside of the work place as well (For example, when in Vegas at the craps table, my Business Trendy look brings me more luck than the trendy Vegas girl one). And as I’ve matured in my organization I’ve found myself coaching younger consultants on not only how to protect your corporate identity with every first impression, but on how express yourself in a respectable career enhancing manor – thus being Business Trendy.
So to start off my blog, I’d like to define two terms which have become near and dear to my heart. These two terms will be the basis of this blog; the discussion of fashion and etiquette which can be considered Business Trendy or Business Risqué.
Business Trendy – of or in accordance with the latest business etiquette trends – often referring to fashion. Business trendy is having style in the workplace while adhering to the professional, respectable standards of that particular environment. Business trendy can accompany not only looking great, but it can be a way of acting or being which keeps you at the forefront of office etiquette.
Business Risqué – Inappropriate behavior, dress or action for a particular professional workplace. Business Risqué actions can hurt or impair a professional reputation. As it refers to fashion, Business Risqué is dress which is unprofessional in the corporate environment. This style can be trendy in the casual world, but does not translate into the business world. Often Business Risqué borders on the verge of Business Trendy.
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