My 19yo daughter is going to work for a business in Kuala Lumpur. What is the etiquette for the fashion there? Do girls have to wear pantyhose with dresses? I assume below the knee dresses/skirts are appropriate and no skimpy clothing. Any tips on customs would be appreciated. (have bought a Lonely Planet book for info). I'm in Australia and my daughter will be working in a legal office. I'm just concerned about her being prepared to do the right thing culturally and to not offend. Thanks for the advice so far.
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Youhave the right idea.....If she is in a mangerial position, then a light jacket with a neck scarf is appropriate....However, do what colleagues do....
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pantyhose....i have not seen anyone wearing that for the last 20 years, if she is wearing that i am very sure she'll be teased if she got the figure, tight skirt is the most common dress, of course knee length
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Where are you from?Anyway...i am a guy...!now..it really depends on what she works as.If shes in the bank..yeah..she might have to.Other than that,i have noticed most girls dont really wear pantyhoses..Its really the heat here you know what i am saying.Yes Knee length is good.No skimpy for sure.But take into consideration,the humid weather when dressing.And i am sure,she can get enough clothings here from all malls..and they are reasonably priced too..i can understand you are a concerned mum,but hey..shes entitled to choices too;)Good luck
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yeah they're all right. and i may also add this- no cleavage. i know it's quite common to wear low neck blouses in countries like australia but here it's a no-no (for work)
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pantyhose big no-no!
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If you being to New York than that find you can just used normal and lady like that's all. Be natural to who you are. DatukGong Bean Laden your answer really make me laugh today after tension thinking to leave Malaysia and work in overseas.
