Office dress codes have always been at the center of workwear debates, with corporate workers pushing the boundaries of appropriate clothing for years—but now influencers are adding to the issue, despite having no real office experience of their own. Outfit inspiration videos are the bread and butter of many influencers' content, but the number of social media stars giving corporate dressing advice despite having never stepped foot in an office is now sparking debate over where the line should be drawn. Erika Migliaccio, founder of Upstream HR Strategies, is one who knows this debate all too well as an HR expert with a passion for fashion.
She spoke to about how influencers are impacting workwear, and her top tips for not compromising style for a smart outfit and avoiding the "Office Siren" route being pushed by these influencers while still feeling sexy and sophisticated. Migliaccio doesn't approach office wear as something boring or overly formal, instead believing that your office dress code, and employee's choice in clothing, should be reflective of the brand image you're trying to convey. She said, "I view it [fashion] as an extension of your personality, and I also think that within the professional setting, it's a really important part of the brand that you build.
" While she's not opposed to expressing yourself with clothing, Migliaccio picked up on a clear disconnect between what people are wearing in corporate styling videos on , and what someone would actually wea.
