Here in Vancouver, jeans are still very popular in the workplace for casual days. However, there still seems to be confusion about what styles are appropriate to wear to work. This continues to be a big issue with the many employers who ask me to talk with their employees about appropriate business dress.

Because jean styles are constantly evolving, it is much easier to describe what is not appropriate to wear to work rather than what styles work at work. If you are lucky enough to work in an environment that does allow jeans, avoid these styles at the office:

• Jeans with holes
• Jeans that look faded, worn out or distressed
• Jeans that are too tight
• Jeans that don’t stay up
• Jeans that are extremely low cut
• Jeans with cargo pockets
• Jeans with frayed bottoms