“Only put your best foot forward.”
Thongs… they’re a divisive matter. And whether or not you’re on board or not, they’re undeniably having a comeback. No matter the place you look – the seashore, the wine bar or any store in Melbourne’s inside metropolis, the canines are out.
What remains to be up for debate is whether or not thongs have a spot in the workplace. Take this Nine article for instance, asking, “At what point has office casual dress gone too far?”. It is an vital query.
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However, there’s extra to a thong than a humble Havaiana. There at the moment are square-toed, leather-based and even heeled choices on supply. Paired with a traditional pedicure (we hear French-tips are again in) it will probably instantly costume up your look. But, is that sufficient to make it work-appropriate? Eager to settle the debate, we put the name out to Fashion Journal readers.
FJ readers weigh in
Niamh*, 24, she/her
I work in a social media company. It’s very laid again, though individuals love to decorate for the job and all the time pull by means of with nice matches. I believe if it’s executed tastefully with the outfit –say a cute heeled thong with a capri pant second, quite than like the type of fit your needs’d put on with thongs to the outlets – then it’s okay.
Kylie*, 24, she/her
I’m performing normal supervisor of a small not-for-profit, and we work out of an workplace in St Kilda. The different individuals in the workplace area have a really informal costume code, and so we don’t thoughts our workers and volunteers sporting no matter they really feel comfy in at the workplace. You’ll discover individuals dressed wherever from activewear to enterprise, so thongs have a spot! I in all probability wouldn’t love somebody sporting thongs, a bikini and a sarong thrown on prime like they’re about to go to the seashore, however an elevated thong selection is simply nice.
Ash*, 26, she/her
I work in a college so it’s an enormous no. Closed toed footwear defend you from the kids.
Frederica*, 27, she/her
I work in trend advertising and I attempt to preserve a powerful sense of my private model in how I strategy workwear. Lots of layers, black and archival designer. Personally, I don’t rock with the thong in the workplace, however immediately in a gathering I counted six women sporting thongs (each heeled and flat). I don’t suppose it’s a nasty look or something, I simply really feel prefer it’s fairly informal, which isn’t how I costume in the first place.
Reach *, 26, she / her
In media, the place I work, you’ve bought musicians rocking band T-shirts, the media girlies in classic, after which after all, your workplace dads (no shade) in a traditional chino. I personally lean into enjoyable, playful outfits with daring silhouettes when I’ve the mind capability to consider what I’m sporting. But lengthy story quick: I say free the canines!
There’s one thing so stylish about an elevated outfit softened with an off-the-cuff thong, suppose Jonathan Bailey on his press tour. And on a 40+ diploma day? You actually suppose I’m wrapping them up in lambswool? Girl, bye. Please, although, if you happen to’ve bought a bizarre hangnail or bunion, don’t topic everybody to that. Only put your finest foot ahead. Pun meant.
Where to seek out thongs which are SFW
The verdict is in. According to FJ readers, the consensus seems to be that thongs are principally okay so long as you don’t work in a college, hospital or kitchen, and supplied that they’re a bit of extra elevated than your typical rubber sole. Luckily, there’s no scarcity of native labels including their very own spin on the controversial model. From wedges to woven leather-based, discover our favorite picks beneath.
St. Agni
St. Agni has effectively and actually mastered workwear, so it ought to come as no shock that the Byron-based model has discovered a approach to make an off-the-cuff pair of thongs really feel trendy. Find traditional leather-based, in addition to woven, colored and heeled kinds.
Nelson Made
In an analogous vein, Nelson Made’s vary of wedge, square-toe and kitten heel kinds have the energy to decorate up any look. Pair it with a easy costume or unfastened pair of trousers and a shirt and nobody will blink twice.
A. Emery
Designed and made in Melbourne, A.Emery’s footwear places a singular twist on traditional designs. A hybrid between a trusty thong and sandal, they could even get the inexperienced tick of approval from the extra corporate-leaning workplaces.
Twoobs
An workplace favorite, Twoobs’ footwear leans barely extra informal. It’s BFF (and platform model, The BFF+), are greater than comfy sufficient to see you thru your day.
Dirt
For a mode that’s a bit of extra daring, Dirt’s heeled tackle the traditional flip-flop is each playful and comfy. Opt for a traditional black or khaki or embrace the tangerine for one thing a bit of extra sudden.
Essen
Trust New Zealand label Essen to raise the thong in the chicest of how. The model’s Evening sandal and Sporty slingback are easy, with slight factors of distinction.
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