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Dress Codes


The popularity of casual days is increasing in corporate America. Among those companies that allow casual dress, there are usually standards of appearance.

Do you need a dress code? If your employees deal extensively with the public, it may be appropriate to require certain standards of appearance, depending on what kind of business you have. If that's the case, you should probably have some basic rules about what you want employees to wear. You may even require uniforms or similar attire.

If your employees have no contact with the public, perhaps it's okay if they wear casual clothes. But how casual is appropriate in the office? Even with a liberal policy, you may need some simple guidelines. When deciding whether you need a dress code and what that dress code should be, consider the following:

After considering these factors, select the reasonable restrictions and requirements you'd like to impose on the dress and appearance of your employees.

Whether you want your employees dressing up, down, or somewhere in between, keep these topics in mind when creating a dress code for your business:

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