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Bare arms -yay or nay?

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rosesarered Sat 08-Apr-17 10:54:08

Depends on the office, and your role within it.My DD wears a long sleeved shirt ( arrives in a jacket) is in charge of a team of people, and always looks professional, but the office has a formal atmosphere anyway.

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whitewave Sat 08-Apr-17 10:44:17

Bare arms in the office grin that's the least of it these days. The young always seem intent on wearing the least they can get away with. Wonder if it will ever swing back?

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rosesarered Sat 08-Apr-17 10:43:29

I have Summer dresses ( sleeveless) and a few tops that I like, so yes,I often am 'bare armed' and why not? For the office though, I agree and would cover up a bit.

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Ana Sat 08-Apr-17 10:41:35

It's rarely warm enough for me to venture out with bare arms, but I've never heard the rule about no bare arms in the office. I expect you'd take a jacket or cardi anyway just in case...

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whitewave Sat 08-Apr-17 10:39:11

I am all for people doing what they want. Want bare arms? Go for it. Want covered arms? Go for it. It is only a human body after all, which comes in all shapes sizes and ages. Anyway who notices? And if they do and are judgemental, how sad is that?

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MawBroon Sat 08-Apr-17 10:37:48

If Michelle Obama could get away with it - why not? Only you can be the judge
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PS congratulations!!

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starbird Sat 08-Apr-17 10:35:52

Congratulations for getting your body in trim, I imagine it feels good. I personally don't like bare arms on men or women, unless they are young and have very smooth skin.

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gettingonabit Sat 08-Apr-17 10:29:00

Over the past year I've managed to lose some weight. It's only about a stone and a bit, but I'm gradually feeling a little more confident about putting previously-hidden bits of myself on display again.

I've also been doing some weight training. I'm a little more toned all over my body, but I have been noticing the difference in my arms particularly. There is much less bingo-wingeage now.

I'm slimmish, with straight shoulders. I'm not used to seeing myself with bare arms unless in sports wear. So-should I?

And another thing-I was brought up with the notion that you NEVER went bare-armed in the office. Is this still the case?

Thoughts, o wise, stylish ones?

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