Professional Attire in Workplace

Do people (this includes employers) judge us based on what we wear? Unfortunately, they do.

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Business Attire - How to Dress for the Job

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What are your thoughts on professional attire in the workplace?

Are you against appropriate attire policies, do you favour the policies or do you have another opinion? 

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This is what NOT to wear during a interview or in any professional setting.

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How to Address the Inappropriate Attire of an Employee

Follow these 8 simple steps to help deal with inappropriate attire in the workplace. 

Step 1: Employers should make sure that their declaration against the employee’s dress is not seen as discriminatory behaviour. Banning religious or native dress is seen as a discriminatory behaviour. Also not allowing disabled individuals to modify dress codes as needed is seen as a discriminatory behaviour.

Step 2: Employers should let an employee into their office with another co-worker as a witness, so that the witness presence ensures that the situation won’t develop into a sexual harassment claim.    

Step 3: Employers should tell female employees that they do not want to embarrass or affront her. Then, employers should discuss the issue with the female employee’s dress by explaining to her that her clothing does not comply with the company’s dress code.  

Step 4: Employers should ask the female employee on how she can correct the problem. For example, the female employee may have additional appropriate clothing or she might be able to go home to change and return. Otherwise, if the female employee promises to dress appropriately in the future; the employer might motivate her to go back to work. 

Step 5: Employers should pose greater emphasis on the strengths of an employee to end the discussion positively. By employers explaining to the employee that they don’t want the employee’s clothing to draw away from the professional performance in the eyes of superiors, co-workers or clients.

Step 6: Employers should show employees the employee handbook, which exhibits the dress code. This will help clarify any areas of confusion. Also, employers should guide any employees with further questions to the appropriate department.

Step 7: Employers should calmly approach one of the employee’s that won’t follow the dress code and request him or her to take some time off to reconsider his or her choices. This will allow the employee to see the level of seriousness of the matter. Ideally, the employee will agree to alter their attire without taking a leave of absence. 

Step 8: Employers must gain consent from the human resources department or an attorney to send away an employee who declines to obey the rules. Give the employee a substantial break so the employee has more time for reconsideration. If there is still no change, the employee needs to be dismissed.

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  Appropriate attire in the workplace symbolizes professionalism and respect.

Retrieved from: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/address-inappropriate-dress-employee-19391.html 

Reference:

Melanie J. Martin, Demand Media (2014). Small Business – Chron.com, How to address the inappropriate dress of an employee. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/address-inappropriate-dress-employee-19391.html 

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Top 15 tips to dress appropriately for work

Appearance plays a role in success in the modern workplace.  Nicole Williams who is a career expert at LinkedIn said that the “The problem with appearance is that it translates to performance”.

Right now the workplace, where casual wear is becoming increasingly popular, it is hard to understand the rules of appearance. 

Below are 15 tips that future employees should follow for dressing appropriately at the workplace

1. Understand what’s appropriate in your industry

Barbra Pachter who is an etiquette coach said that “Everyone draws their lines differently”. Also, she said “For example, you may be able to wear shorts, but not cut offs. If your company has a dress code, follow it”.   

2. Wear clothes that fit

Even though it sounds obvious, a lot of employees get it wrong. Barbra Pachter said “If your clothes are too big or too small they are not going to look good.” Do not be hesitant to wear a belt if you need to.

3. Avoid wearing strong perfume or cologne 

If others can smell it, it is too strong. Strong scents pose disturbance towards others in the workplace. 

4. Wear proper shoes

Make sure your shoes are well-kept and polished. 

5. Avoid neon colours and overly flashy clothes

Flashy/neon clothing is very distracting. No one likes clothes that "shout" in your face.  

6. Dress conservatively 

This tip is more towards female employees. Avoid wearing anything that is not conservative. Dressing racy is not professional. 

7. Take care of your hair 

Make sure to show up to work with clean, well-kept hair. 

8. Your jewellery should be subtle 

Any jewellery worn should not be distracting. For instance, dangling bangles can cause disturbance to others in the workplace. 

9. Makeup should be light

Makeup should be light and simple. Workers should not wear excessive makeup. 

10. Avoid ankle socks with slacks

Pachter said that “When you cross your legs and the pants slightly lift up, no skin should be showing”.  Employees’ socks need to be an appropriate length.

11. Facial hair should be fitting

Full, bushy beards do not work for everyone. Adam P. Causgrove, the CEO of the American Moustache Institute, said, “Think about it like a haircut, not every cut is going to look good on every person.”  Men should figure out what kind of style will suit them by doing basic research on what fits their face, compliments their features, etc. After the research they can go on with their cut or styles.   

12. Grow facial hair on a break

Causgrove said that “You want to look like you’ve grown hair on purpose instead of just being lazy and not shaving”. Williams suggested for male employees to take weekend or vacation time to grow beards out since “spotty beards make men look like their 18 years old”.

13. Trim your beard

Male employees need to trim their facial hair and keep it tidy to keep their professional appearance. Causgrove suggested doing some research on proper devices for timing facial hair. Causgrove said that “Electric razors are good for short trimmed beards and scissors are better for moustaches.”

14. A goatee is not a smart idea

Pachter said that “Any hair that’s under your lower lip that isn’t a beard is not a good idea,” Also, she stated that “It may work for you, it may work against you, but you need to make the decision for yourself.”

15. Wear a smile

Nobody likes seeing a grumpy worker. By employees 'wearing' a smile they could help create a more happier atmosphere. 

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Retrieved from: http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/culture/20-tips-to-dress-appropriately-for-work-20131120-2xvcy.html

Reference:

Vivian Giang (November 20, 2013). The Sydney Morning Herald, 20 tips to dress appropriately for work. Retrieved from http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/culture/20-tips-to-dress-appropriately-for-work-20131120-2xvcy.html 

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The Importance of Professional dress in the workplace

The importance of professional dress in the workplace is divided into six sections which are corporate cohesiveness, productivity, confidence, positive perception, image of leadership and representing the company. Each section reveals more details about what the importance of professional dress in the workplace means.

1. Corporate Cohesiveness

Corporate cohesiveness is all about making sure that the employees and their employers are part of the team, which is the reason why companies have a dress code. Professional dress in the workplace has no uniform standard. Style of dress in law firms are more formal than in high tech companies or the entertainment industry. Organization’s management expects all employees to adapt to whatever style it deems “professional” for its workplace.  

2. Productivity

Professional styles of dress help employees pay attention to their jobs.  For a couple of people it’s just like putting on a jacket and tie in the morning to signal that it’s time to go to work and get serious.  However, few companies have replied to employees’ requests for more relaxed dress codes meaning that if workers are more comfortable they will be more productive. An article was published on July 29, 2008 by FPC Workplace Web Poll, which indicated that majority of corporate managers believe that allowing more relaxed style of dress has helped increase productivity.

3. Confidence

If employees in the workplace dress neatly and professionally, it can translate into having greater confidence.  It’s important for employees to express confidence when closing the deal with a potential customer or persuading executives to favour your ideas during a presentation. Even supervisors look for confidence in employees selected for promotions.

4. Positive Perception

It’s not fair but the way you dress at work affects how people perceive your job performance. Employees who take time to look good and be well groomed is seen as being more serious and motivated about their job than someone whose style of dress seems lazy. There was an article published on 2008 by Rosemary Haefner who is the vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder.com, the site conducted a survey that revealed 41% of all employers saying that employees who dress more professionally are more likely to be promoted. In the financial services industry, the number was 55%. 

5. Image of Leadership

Employees need to show maximum effort when reporting to supervisors. Employees dressing professionally helps them earn respect from their supervisors. A supervisor dressed in worn out and torn clothing won't be taken as seriously. Also, a messy supervisor could lead to employees following his or her footsteps. This could result in poorer performances. 

6. Representing the company

Employees are representing the company when interacting with customers or vendors. An employee’s attitude, personality and manner of dress all help the other person’s view of the company. For instance, people expect their bankers to dress differently than their hairstylists. Prospective customers view products or services positively when salespeople dress successfully.

Reference:

Brian Hill (2014). EHow, The Importance of Professional Dress in the Workplace. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/info_8136169_importance-professional-dress-workplace.html                       

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Dress code for Manufacture and Industrial setting

In manufacture and industrial environments, the purpose of the dress code is to let employees in the manufacturing and industrial field to work comfortably and efficiently. However the employees still need to be able to pose a professional image. 

When working in a manufacturing environment, you need to prioritize safety over appeal. 

Below is the guideline to manufacture and industrial dress setting casual dress code, which is in some ways similar to business casual and business formal dress codes. 

Do not wear:

Clothing that doesn't fit

Torn, wrinkled clothing

Revealing clothing like midriff tops, low cut blouses, tank tops, and halter tops

Bare feet

High heels, open toed shoes

Sandals, flip flops, moccasins, slippers

Your hair down

Sunglasses 

Sequins, beads, glitter or anything that could contaminate products

Do wear:

Pressed clothing

Clothing with the company logo

Long pants 

Discrete tops

Collared shirt (white or blue is most conservative)

Work boots 

Tennis shoes, sneakers or athletic/walking shoes

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  Retrieved from: http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_code_man.htm

Reference:

Susan M. Heathfield (2014). About.com Human Resources Casual Dress Code for Manufacturing and Industrial Settings. Retrieved from: http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_code_man.htm

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Dress code for Business Formal

In Business Formal dress code the goal of the company is to make a formal work dress code that allows employees to portray the professional image.   

In Business Formal dress code the dressing standards for men and women is professional attire along with appropriate accessories.

Guide to business formal for work is slightly similar to guide to business casual for work. However, there are some notable differences.

Here is a guide to business formal dressing for work:

For Men:

Permitted:

Wool pant, flannel pants

Acceptable slacks

Synthetic dress pants

Cotton dress pants

Pants that match a suit jacket

Collared shirts

Dress shirts

Sweaters

Turtlenecks

Appropriate jackets

Conservative walking/running shoes

Dress shoes

Boots

Head coverings required for religious reasons

Not permitted:

Shorts (this includes short shorts and Bermuda shorts)

Spandex

Overalls

Capris

Golf-type shirts

Sweatshirts

T-shirts

Clothing with inappropriate words, symbols or pictures on them

Strong cologne

Slippers, sandals, flip flops, moccasins

Hats

For Women:

Permitted:

Nice looking dress pants

Casual dresses (must be below knees)

Skirts that split at or below knee

Dress shirts

High cut blouses

Appropriate jackets

Conservative walking shoes

Tennis shoes

Dress heels

Flats 

Head coverings required for religious reasons

Not Permitted:

Dressy capris

Miniskirts

Tight skirts

Sun/beach dresses

Spaghetti strap dresses

Shorts of any type

Skorts

Halter tops, midriff tops, tank tops

Shirts with bare shoulders

Excessive amounts of makeup

Flashy jewellery and accessories

Strong perfume

Moccasins, flip flops, sandals, casual shoe with an open toe

Hats 

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      Retrieved from: http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_formal.htm 

Reference:                                                                                            

Susan M. Heathfield. (2014). About.com Human Resources A Formal, Professional Dress Code Know How to Dress for Work When the Expectation is Business Formal. Here’s How. Retrieved from http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_formal.htm   

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Dress code for Business Casual

A business casual dress code is standard throughout most of the business world. The dress code states that employees are allowed to work comfortably in the workplace. However, the workplace still needs their employees to display a professional image for others in the workplace.

Since not all casual clothing is suitable for the office, there are guidelines that will assist potential job candidates to determine what is and what is not appropriate to wear to work.

Here is a guide to business casual dressing for work:  

1) Pants

Wool pants, flannel pants, dressy capris and synthetic dress pants are acceptable in the business casual workplace. 

The types of pants that are unacceptable for the business casual environment are: jeans, tight-fitting or poorly fitted pants, sweatpants, exercise pants, bermuda shorts, short shorts, shorts,overalls, leggings, spandex, or any other type of pant that would seem inappropriate. 

2) Tops and Shirts

The type of shirts that are acceptable include: casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tops, golf type shirts, suit jackets and sport jackets.

The type of shirts that are unacceptable in a business casual workplace setting include: crop tops, tank tops, halter tops and tops with bare shoulders. Also, any piece of clothing with inappropriate words, symbols, or pictures are unacceptable. The only exception is if they are hidden under another piece of clothing. 

3) Skirts and Dresses

Skirts that reach below knees and casual dresses are acceptable in the business casual workplace environment. 

Sun/beach dresses, skorts, spaghetti strap dresses and short tight skirts are all unacceptable in a business casual workplace. 

4) Footwear 

Walking shoes, athletic shoes, sneakers, boots, flats, dress heels and leather deck type shoes are acceptable in a business casual workplace environment. 

Crocs, flashy athletic shoes, flip flops, slippers and open toe shoes are not acceptable in a business casual workplace.

5) Perfume and Cologne     

Perfume and cologne are acceptable in moderate amounts. Some employees may have an allergy to the scents, so employees need to take that into consideration. 

6) Makeup and Jewellery 

Makeup and jewellery should not be flashy. It's best to leave body piercings hidden.

7) Hats and Head Coverings                                                                     

Head covers that are needed for religious and traditional purposes are acceptable in a business casual workplace.

Hats are not permitted in a business casual workplace environment.

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Retrieved from http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_code.htm

Reference: 

Susan M. Heathfield. (2014). About.com Human Resources Dress for Work Success: A Business Casual Dress Code. Find proper attire for a business casual workplace  retrieved from http://humanresources.about.com/od/workrelationships/a/dress_code.htm

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What does Professional Attire for Workplaces and Interviews mean?

Professional attire during interviews is when the job applicants dress professionally in order to demonstrate respect, so that the worker can show the employer that he or she takes the interview very seriously.

Also, it can help to boost the applicant’s own self-confidence during the interview.

The way an employee chooses to dress in the workplace is important, since it has an effect on how others perceive them. If the employees wear clean, neat and professional clothing, it indicates that the employees take pride in themselves and their position.  When employees meet with their chief or their client, the employees professional dress aids in instilling confidence in their superior or client about the abilities of the employees. This is evident through one survey on carreerbuilder.com that states, “93% of executives believe that an employee’s style of dress at work influences his or her chances for promotion".

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Retrieved from: http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/content/student/attire4hire     

Today, there is a broad assortment of acceptable dress in the workplace ranging from casual to formal. Job applicants and employees should familiarize themselves with the employer’s dress policy and be extra cautious of the company’s culture. When in doubt, employees and job applicants should select more professional, conservative clothing. 

Reference:

2014 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, Career services Division of student affairs, Professional Attire: Dressing for Interviews and the workplace. Retrieved from http://careerservices.calpoly.edu/content/student/attire4hire