Leopard print in the office?

[alexa1789]

Advice please...

I'm wearing a leopard print top at work today. The top has thin straps but is not low-cut or sheer. I'm wearing it with a long black pleated skirt and black tights. My make-up is very neutral.

I just bumped into a senior manager at work and he joked that I look like I'm "off to Ibiza" today - I guessed this was a comment about the top. We work closely together and he's a nice guy and would never have meant to offend. I laughed with him but now I'm worried my appearance is unprofessional today and I'm planning to spend the rest of the day wrapped up in my massive shawl.

I hardly think I look like I'm off on a night out but maybe leopard print in the office is a no-go? What do people think?

[BumWad]

We need to see the top

[HelloSunshine11]

Is the issue more the thin straps than the leopard print? IMO strappy tops are rarely work appropriate.

I hope it's not the leopard print as I'm also wearing this today!

[ShowMeWhatYouGot]

By what you have described, it sounds fine.

Men have weird ways of giving compliments, maybe he thought you just looked nice x

[maddiemookins16mum]

The thin straps are surely more of a concern (to some, not me), is it like a strappy vest top? (You'll need to post a picture so we really can decide 😊).

[Astoria7974]

It's probably less about the leopard print and more about the thin straps. At my office, our dress code means we have to keep our shoulders covered. That means no vests, shoe-strings, bandeaus.

[StorminaBcup]

Context of industry too. Is it a media / fashion type one or a pensions department?

As a rule (because of the dull offices I've worked in) strappy tops are a personal no-no.

[MrsMarigold]

The PM wears leopard print, it's perfectly respectable.

[Reow]

In my office you would get told off for a strappy top. They might let it go if it was august and 30 degrees, but not generally.

[SparklyLeprechaun]

Yes, I don't think the print is the issue but the strappy top.

[WorraLiberty]

As long as you're not breaking any kind of dress code, I wouldn't care.

[WorraLiberty]

I meant if I were you

Personally I wouldn't care either way.

[Whatthefoxgoingon]

It's the straps. And it's still too cold for strappy tops!

[moofolk]

YANBU wear what the fuck you want!
yes I am wearing leopard print right now.

[TheUnicorns]

I wear strappy tops almost exclusively but always cover arms with a shawl or cardigan or something. Is pretty unprofessional without that. Leopard print is neither here nor there.

[Applebite]

I wore a leopard print top yesterday, but it was a long-sleeved, long shirt worn over black trousers. I work in a legal office, so it's pretty conservative here, and nobody commented.

I agree, it sounds more because it's summery than leopardy!

[CryingShame]

Here it would be the thin straps, so more summery beach wear than office top. If it were a leopard print blouse or skirt it wouldn't be a problem.

[BillyButtfuck]

I wouldn't personally wear leopard print to work but others do/have done. Maybe it's the straps?

[Goondoit]

Leopard print is no issue in any place I worked in. I fact in a prev role with a massive financial company a fellow manager was well known for her love of leopard and wore it DAILY no joke.
However thin straps are probably the issue can we see a pic or a similar image to understand more

[TotalPineapple]

No bare shoulders in our office area. Also no leggings, flip flops, shorts, maxi dresses, or short skirts, it's a bit random I admit. You also appear to get away with what I'd call short skirts if you're a certain age and shape.

[sonjadog]

Like the others, I reckon the problem is the thin straps.

[Happyandhungry]

He probably just fancies you in that top. Take it as a compliment

[Sunnysky2016]

I think it's more the straps too sorry

[Patriciathestripper1]

It will be the thin straps.
Do you have a short cardigan you could cover up with?
Too much flesh with thin straps.

[RockyBird]

Some people open their mouths and let their belly rumble.

Forget it and rock your top.

[Kr1stina]

It's not about the print, it's probably about the amount of flesh you are showing.

Do men in your workplace wear tops with thin straps?

Do the aforementioned thin straps cover your underwear ?

Moderate amounts of print are usually acceptable in all but the most convservative offices, as long as the style of the outfit is otherwise ok.