Is it ok to wear jeans to work in an office?

• I've just started a new job in an office, and the dress code says that we are allowed to wear jeans as long as they look reasonably smart, and aren't dirty of have rips in them. So far I haven't worn any, but I haven't seen anyone else wearing jeans either! In this case, would it be ok to wear jeans?

• Answer:

  Since you have been told what the dress code is (you can wear jeans as long as they are neat, clean and untorn), you might as well go ahead and wear them if you want. If you are still unsure, then go to your supervisor and put it before her. Ask the other women in your office why they don't wear jeans despite being allowed to...it may be their personal preference, or maybe they feel they have a big butt or something :) You should wear anything you want that the dress code of your company allows, and that you feel comfortable in. Whether or not the other ladies in your company follow your lead is their business. (You might want to get the dress code given to you IN WRITING, so as to have something to back you up in case the other ladies in the office complain that you are "violating the dress code" or something...can't be too careful.)