WITH Christmas parties filling up our diaries we’re all looking for festive themed outfits to steal the show.
But when it comes to a work-do is there a line that shouldn’t be crossed with dress codes?
One woman's outfit choice for her office party has sparked a debate on Mumsnet.
With users calling the outfit ‘revealing’ and ‘inappropriate.’
The woman shared a picture of the Zara bustier she intended to wear to her office party.
She said: “I'm planning to get this bustier from Zara for my office Christmas party, which is black tie/cocktail dress code. (It will come back into stock in time. It WILL.)”
The limited edition Zara asymmetric bustier is priced at £59.99 and is available online.
The bustier is made of a viscose blend.
Has an asymmetric neckline and long sleeve with false welt pockets at the front.
It also has an invisible zip fastening.
The woman was stumped on how to style the bustier and asked for advice.
She said: “What would you pair it with? I'm thinking chandelier earrings not unlike the model's and maybe some wide-leg velvet trousers in a contrasting tone? Shoes? I don't want to wear heels if I can help it.”
But it seemed some viewers did not agree the outfit was appropriate for a work event.
One user seemed shocked that the woman had even suggested she would wear the bustier to a work event.
They said: "Are you absolutely sure that this is suitable attire for your office Christmas party?"
They continued: "I'd have thought most people wouldn't consider something so revealing in my honest opinion."
Many users disagreed that the bustier was inappropriate for a work do but questioned whether the garment was worth the price.
One user said: “I agree it is not a revealing garment, but how often will you end up wearing it? Is it really worth it for an office Christmas party?
Another said: “I used to work at a certain civil service department that had a lot of young staff.”
“You would have a fit seeing what they (and some of the older staff) wore to office (floorplate/team) xmas party or work nights out”
They said: “The outfit looks reasonable and also smart”.
Another user came to the woman's defense saying: “Very surprised someone said it was revealing, I guess if you consider showing your shoulders as revealing then I guess it is. Past that it’s quite conservative.”
