One of the most popular fashion trends for spring and summer 2009 is fringe, and those little shreds and ruffles are appearing on everything from dresses to sandals. This fun, bohemia-Western inspired look can jazz up any plain ensemble and show off your playful side, but is it really appropriate for the office? Here's a close look at the clothes and accessories that you can get away with on casual day at the office and the pieces that should stay in your weekend lineup:

Fringe Sandals
Gladiator sandals and heeled ankle-wrap sandals with fringe trim are one of the hottest looks for the season, but are slightly over-the-top for most office settings. Some of the latest shoe and sandal collections feature ballet flats and gladiator flats trimmed with fringe, but this can be distracting and make your ensemble look less than professional. Stick with the classic looks for shoes and sandals when you're hitting the cubicle.

Fringe Dresses
This season's fun and flirty dresses are laced with fringe and long fringe accents, but they're a definite 'no' for the office. If you want to wear a summer dress, stick with a more conservative, classic look with a cap-sleeve warp dress or a sleeveless shift dress with a lightweight cardigan. Fringe dresses are more suitable for cocktail hour or weekend social events.

Fringe Handbags
Oversized handbags trimmed with lots of fringe may be the ultimate accessory for the average celebrity, but probably won't win you a 'best dressed' award at the office anytime soon. These bags are also very distracting and take away from the polished, pulled-together look you need at the office.

Fringe Tunics
A fun and sassy look plucked right out of the '70s, the tunic paired with some opaque tights is a casual ensemble for the season. However, this stylish and modern look is too fashion-forward for the office scene. If you want to wear the tunic or tunic dress, make sure you're wearing a fitted jacket or long cardigan over it.

Fringe Scarves
A scarf or wrap is a great accessory for the office, and you can get away with a fringed version on casual Friday for the office. Just pair it up with a plain dress or blouse, and enjoy a stylish and trendy look for the day.