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#1 Post by **missing_tooth** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:42 am

Anyone think colored ligs would look unprofessional? I'm job hunting but I was cool colors. I thought about going with a standard blue, but I really want a brighter blue or bright green. Perhaps a checkered bright blue and green would be cool.

Website · #2 Post by **alexa** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 12:50 pm

I don't think colors look unprofesssional, but if you're worried, what you might do, is get a "reserved" color for the top arch, and then alternated wild colors on the bottom arch where they're not as noticable.

#3 Post by **IndyBraceFace** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:43 pm

I would stick with plain silver while you're job-hunting depending upon what kind of job it is.

#4 Post by **Flora2006** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:46 pm

I agree with IndyBraceFace. I think it's better to stay with "plain" colors... I'm not sure colored braces would be the best...especially during the time you hunt for a job...once you get a job play with colors but i do think that either clear, white, black, metal are best while in search...

#5 Post by **missing_tooth** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 4:55 pm

I agree with IndyBraceFace. I think it's better to stay with "plain" colors...

Boring city. Perhaps I shouldn't even be asking.

I do professional work, suit up everyday. Part of me says, play along. The other part of me says, I should just go with what's me. Let me personality shine through. Stand out among the other applicants

In any event, I'm not willing to go with plain colors. I may sacrafice for blue. Oh how I want bright colors. Specially green.

- Missing Tooth -

#6 Post by **missing_tooth** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:43 pm

I dunno - maybe compromise by going for a colour you like, but at least sticking to just ONE colour at a time!?

Probably a good idea, dissappointing though. For work I currently do unixy stuff. IT people do seem to get away with more of a relaxed dress code. Things are very laid back where I'm at now, it just the regional manager. In his 60's and very proper about everything. We can't just have a Christmas party, we have to have the black tie Christmas party. ( we have pay to

)

Of course none of that means anything now. Work done gone to the east coast.

#7 Post by **missing_tooth** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:47 am

Thank KK! I think I'm settled on bright blue.

I'm sure it will be the same with job hunting ... if we're referring to truly professional people here ... and I think ALL people should have some level of professionalism ...

I can be very professional and diplomatic when need be.

then will they really be more interested in the almost invisable ligs around your almost invisable braces compared to finding out if you're the person they want to employ

That thought had been rolling around in my mind as well. It may actually help me get into a place with a work environment I want to work in. I think sometimes it's good to let a little personality show through on an interview.

- Missing Tooth -

#8 Post by **Gel** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:38 am

missing_tooth I think that personality is definately what helps people get jobs. Here at my school we have a saying in the education department. It's IQ that helps with the job, but EQ is what garantees it. EQ is your emotional quotient. AKA your personality.
LEt yourself shine through. Sometimes people like to see something bold in the mix of the ordinary.

#9 Post by **medictrina** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:33 am

Personally I think it shouldn't matter what color you ligs are. If you act professional, the color of your ligs shouldn't even be an issue. I keep trying to tell my company that but they still won't let me have blue hair!