Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Apr 4th 2012 | 1:57 am
#16
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Fook me, sign me up for some high-viz gear and a stop/go sign in that case
Apr 4th 2012 | 1:59 am
#17
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
We're heading to Perth in June/July on my 457 visa. My husband will be looking for work in due course, he's currently a lawyer but will be looking for anything in admin initially. He's a bit phobic about short sleeved work shirts, but I think he'll look a bit of a pommie idiot in long sleeves in Perth.
Can anyone help.?
Can anyone help.?
Apr 4th 2012 | 5:31 am
#18
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Need to get OH some new work clothes, so will stick to long sleeved.
Apr 4th 2012 | 6:49 am
#19
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Oh Bugger. I bought 6 new long sleeve shirts to take over to perth to start my new job in June and ripped the sleeves off. i thought sleeve less, like the footie players, was the done thing
Apr 4th 2012 | 6:58 am
#20
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
This is so helpful, thanks so much! I'll get a few new long sleeved shirts ordered for the container, no point giving any excuses for not getting off to work!
Apr 4th 2012 | 12:03 pm
#21
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Originally Posted by Beoz
Do men in Perth wear shorts and long socks to work?
Apr 4th 2012 | 12:47 pm
#22
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Jeans and T-shirt for me 
Apr 4th 2012 | 1:31 pm
#23
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
OH wears long sleeved for his legally job here in Perth. Has a few ties in the office to put on for meeting clients and sometimes even wears his suit jacket - although he says this is for pockets rather than actually needing to (doesn't have a 'man bag'!)
I don't think I've seen anyone in short-sleeved shirts, I've been surprised at how formal Perth is for work wear!
I don't think I've seen anyone in short-sleeved shirts, I've been surprised at how formal Perth is for work wear!
Apr 4th 2012 | 1:52 pm
#24
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
We're heading to Perth in June/July on my 457 visa. My husband will be looking for work in due course, he's currently a lawyer but will be looking for anything in admin initially. He's a bit phobic about short sleeved work shirts, but I think he'll look a bit of a pommie idiot in long sleeves in Perth.
Can anyone help.?
Can anyone help.?
Apr 4th 2012 | 2:17 pm
#25
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Your husband is right about short-sleeves.
If it's a professional environment, I would go for long sleeves...and fold them up smartly (not too high). He's not a vet...(or is he?)
Edit - if he's a lawyer...long sleeves long sleeves long sleeves write it out 1000 x.
Cheers
If it's a professional environment, I would go for long sleeves...and fold them up smartly (not too high). He's not a vet...(or is he?)
Edit - if he's a lawyer...long sleeves long sleeves long sleeves write it out 1000 x.
Cheers
Apr 4th 2012 | 2:22 pm
#26
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
I work in an office in Sydney and the majority of us blokes wear long sleeve shirts but roll them up in a nice neat manner a few times.
Also slim fit shirts are in that don't have a pocket on the front or cross over strip where the buttons are. But this depends on build, not so good on the larger bloke. I like the tighter fit shirt with a good cut. I don't like the look of short sleeved shirts, it can look a bit nerdy if your not careful.
Unless you work around a financial area a suit top isn't usually required.
Also slim fit shirts are in that don't have a pocket on the front or cross over strip where the buttons are. But this depends on build, not so good on the larger bloke. I like the tighter fit shirt with a good cut. I don't like the look of short sleeved shirts, it can look a bit nerdy if your not careful.
Unless you work around a financial area a suit top isn't usually required.
Shortsleeves and a pocket....hmmm...in some areas in London that will get torn off.
Also on Fridays, in particular, don't forget that a linen jacket can be worn if it's too hot for a standard weight jacket.
I love Australian workwear - nothing like shorts and workboots.
Apr 4th 2012 | 2:30 pm
#27
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
I would be required to take down my trousers and await the next person in a long line of people filing past to adminster beatings...which I no longer feel...
cheers
Apr 4th 2012 | 2:37 pm
#28
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Apr 4th 2012 | 2:38 pm
#29
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Joking aside, it's all about custom and tradition (culture).
Last edited by BadgeIsBack; Apr 4th 2012 at 2:42 pm.
Apr 4th 2012 | 3:37 pm
#30
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Re: Work wear - long or short sleeve shirts?
Short sleeves for me, and I havn't worn a tie to work in 18 years. Also love wearing odd socks, often one red and one yellow. Senior management too.
