What not to wear to work this summer: Money pours cold water on your hot outfits

Money&#039;s Careerist explains what not to wear to work this summer

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last updated 26 May 2015

It's now after Memorial Day, so you can wear that linen suit to work, if you so choose. But that's not the kind of fashion advice Donna Rosato, Money's Careerist columnist, is offering for workers. "Here's a rule of thumb that you need to keep in mind," she explains in the video below: "You want to keep things covered. The more skin you show, the more likely you're going to distract people in the office." No short skirts, no showing off chest hair on men, and no flip-flops. If you didn't know any of that, or you want to be amused by a career specialist having to spell it out (and more), watch below. —Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.