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There’s an article on the Quill bog, Cafe Quill, today on dress codes – understanding the need for them and tips on how to follow them. The article is titled “From Louboutins to Lululemon: How casual is too casual in the workplace?“
When asked if I would be willing to share the article with my readers as part of a sponsored partnership, I didn’t have to think twice. Why? Because I have experience with dress codes and have not always fully understood some of their requirements.
I worked out of the home for many years. Many of the companies I worked for had some sort of dress code. At one company we even had to wear a uniform! I do understand the point of a loose dress code. But a uniform in an office where you never see any customers? That just doesn’t make sense to me.
The article makes some excellent points. If you have ever wondered why a dress code is a good idea for those that see customers, this article will help explain it.
I work from home, so I don’t have one, but I agree that they are SO important when you work outside of the home.
Back in the 70’s, women were not allowed to wear pants without risking the wrath of their boss–the school principal. Funny thing the schools in keeping with civil liberties allowed all students to wear them. Time passed and that changed. However, until this day many schools issue and publish dress codes that are illegal since safety, health, sanitation and “suggestive”issues are not always applied both correctly and equally to both sexes.
I work from home so usually I am in yoga pants or jeans, but when I used to work at a bank I loved getting all dressed up. I think its important to look nice and professional.
Thing about being a blogger is that I can wear whatever I want . Today is yoga pants and tank top day.
I work from home so I normally in jeans and a t-shirt. Something casually but that I can throw on a sweater and look presentable as well. I agree when you work outside of the home they are really important to have.
I work with kids so for me, I like to dress business casual. I always look nice and put together, but not to dressy so the kids can have fun and make a mess.
Great article! I am retired now but have always had to adhere to some type of dress code throughout my professional career. A good portion of my career, I had to wear a uniform and so that was easy. I then worked for a major school district and although there was a form of a dress code, it was enforced the way it should be. I think it is so important when you work with students, that you dress a certain way to set the tone.
Great and informative post. I enjoy dressing business casual. I feel if I dress down like I do on the weekends it would make me feel as if I’m at home and I wouldn’t feel as productive.
I work from home mostly but even when I’m doing that, I try to get dressed. It makes me accomplish more for some reason. I guess I feel less slouchy, but if I have client meetings, I obviously dress a little nicer.
We don’t have a strict dress code, however, we work with children so we must dress appropriately. I like dressing with slacks and a nice blouse when I teach.