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One commenter being disgusted of yellow doesn't make it an offensive colour choice.
Don't worry, girl. Don't be anxious about it. Talk to some kind female colleagues about your officewear if you still feel you don't fit in dressing wise.
Women have more colour choices though. If you're not going to court you can wear colours such as blue, brown, green (dark green but complemented with a black skirt/trouser).
Don't wear Yellow as you don't want to commit a human rights abuse. No one should wear yellow. Looking at yellow violates human rights.
Blouses/ shirts and trousers/ skirts or dresses are fine. Indian - kurtas and tailored pants can be very smart. Sarees too. Keep a black/ neutral jacket ready.
Don't be afraid to bring your personal style into dressing. I have generally avoided big/ loud prints. If I'm wearing a less staid color - I'd tone down on accessories. Shoes depend your comfort level.
I am assuming you are a new joinee.
I've had women colleagues (at various levels) ask me if what they are wearing is formal enough; men too for their shirts, but less often. It's not some secret that everybody knows. You'll figure it out, don't worry too much!
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/wear-high-heels-to-embrace-femininity-says-top-law-firm-173571
Also problematic is the heteronormative tone of the discussion. We are now in the 21st century and it will well-recognised that gender is a fluid concept and cannot be boxed into categories like male or female. We need to talk about gender fluid office clothing. Sharing pics of Zendaya, Harry Styles, Blake Lively etc, who are people we all love and admire. They look very smart and formal in these clothes. This is the future.
More pics here:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/hannahmarder/celebs-sayng-screw-it-to-gender-fashion-norms
Old school firms are more strict about their dress codes. But even though other firms are more lax, its important to dress well. We do have to present ourselves to a range of people and it pays to make a good impression. You don't need to break the bank, but do wear well chosen and comfortable formal wear, either Indian or western. Dressing well will make you feel confident and hence present a more confident face to your colleagues, clients and other people you meet in the course of this job.
Had to unnecessarily react just to spite the comment, didn't ya
Too many preachy things here (with good intentions, no doubt), but no relevant responses.
The Indian wear is very comfortable and cost effective. When carried well, such outfits have a very classy look.
Please, any inputs will be helpful.
No, don't tell me 'wear what you like, to hell with others' opinions'. This is a genuine query.
P S. The irony is that there were no 'wear what you want' types comment in some other threads talking about men's wear, but only genuine answers. Speaks volumes.
Mushkil toh nahi lekin difficult zarur hoga
If OP is asking, she is obviously a fresh grad. Be kind, people.
It is your right to wear what you want and of others to think what they want to as long as they do not say or do something overt. It is also your right to be sensible and your judgement to do thr right thing just like your mom probably does not wear 🩳 small shorts to your worship place. It is her right too. Imagine that:-) Do not take sub-conscious "short-cuts" with your career- there are no free lunches.
- R
To your question though, mostly suits and pants and skirts (all black ). Don't really have too many options.