How to Dress for a Casual Workplace
Some businesses lean toward a more casual workplace experience, moving away from strict dress codes. Regardless of what the dress code may be, it is still important to look neat and professional at work.
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Clarify with human resources or your manager what the workplace definition of business casual is. For one office, business casual may be jeans and a sweatshirt; at another, it may simply mean no jackets for men or slacks are allowed for women.
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Dress like your manager. It is widely accepted that you should always dress as if you are one position higher than your current job. Your manager's dress will indicate how casual you can be in your workplace appearance.
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Alter your dress based on who you interact with during the day. If you only interact with employees in the office, you can be a little more casual in your appearance. However, if you have interaction with customers, clients or vendors, a more professional and dressy casual appearance may be required.
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Always dress neatly and avoid looking sloppy just because the office allows casual dress. Some employees push the envelope too far and show up in tattered or ill-fitting clothing. Your clothes generally reflect who you are as a person. Consider the image you would like to project when choosing your ensemble for the day. If you dress in a sloppy manner, some may assume that your work will be the same.
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Do not wear clothing that represents religious or political beliefs unless you are working for an organization that stands for the same. This could alienate management, other employees or customers.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid tops that are cut too low or skirts and dresses that are too short.
