Dress code tips inspired by JLo and Shakira's halftime show

Is it just me, or did JLo and Shakira's halftime performance at the Super Bowl receive more attention than the game itself? As with so many other issues these days, we are a country divided. Some believe the performance was magnificent and empowering, while others derided the show as a burlesque sequel to JLo's stripper role in the movie Hustlers. Whether you watched the performance with delight, outrage, or a general sense of shock and awe, I'm sure we can all agree that the dress code for the evening certainly aroused attention and left a lasting impression.

Alas, as someone about to turn 50 who does not age in reverse (and sometimes requires multiple tries just to get off a sofa), I will not be found shaking my sequins and tassels on stage in a largely see-through unitard anytime soon, and I'm OK with that. What I can do, however, is take this opportunity to provide some dress code tips for HR professionals who may have struggled with disagreements over appropriate workplace attire.

Tailor dress code to business needs

The days of three-piece suits and calf-length dresses worn with suntan pantyhose have gone the way of eight-track tapes and pet rocks. Dressing up for work is no longer en vogue. Research from staffing firm OfficeTeam indicates: