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How do you dress for work?
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umm I would say I am on one of most relaxed dress code end.
As in that people can and do wear t-shirts and shorts to work which for me is way to relaxed. I tend to wear a polo, jeans, and tennis shoes to work most days. If I work out during lunch I will spend the rest of my day in a T-shirt from Woot.com and jeans.
As in that people can and do wear t-shirts and shorts to work which for me is way to relaxed. I tend to wear a polo, jeans, and tennis shoes to work most days. If I work out during lunch I will spend the rest of my day in a T-shirt from Woot.com and jeans.
When I was on air, I had to dress in slacks and a button down. And when I moved to the newspaper graphics department it took me a while to get used to dressing in jeans and t-shirt... which lasted until the new boss (picture Michael Scott from the Office, with more attitude and less aptitude) said we had to cut the jeans and dress up... Smart or Business Casual was what the official notice said.
Although, the managers only enforce it on certain people, when it suits them. I, for instance, am singled out on a regular basis and blamed for a fair amount of things that either aren't my fault or a mistake that everyone has made... so I don't dare not follow the dress code, whereas the woman who works at the next desk over wears capris and flip flops (both officially forbidden) and nothing is said. I wore dress jeans once and got called out on it. My immediate boss still goes barefoot even after being told not to.
...so that's my dress code. And my rant. I work and think better (eg, more creatively) when I can dress comfortably, so given I don't have to deal with the public I'm against it. It's not like I ever dressed sloppily anyway.
Although, the managers only enforce it on certain people, when it suits them. I, for instance, am singled out on a regular basis and blamed for a fair amount of things that either aren't my fault or a mistake that everyone has made... so I don't dare not follow the dress code, whereas the woman who works at the next desk over wears capris and flip flops (both officially forbidden) and nothing is said. I wore dress jeans once and got called out on it. My immediate boss still goes barefoot even after being told not to.
...so that's my dress code. And my rant. I work and think better (eg, more creatively) when I can dress comfortably, so given I don't have to deal with the public I'm against it. It's not like I ever dressed sloppily anyway.
Business casual in most cases but wear suit and tie a few times a month. I hate wearing a tie so I don't unless I have to.
Casual, and I'm in shorts and a t-shirt unless it's a little too cool. If so, then it's jeans and a t-shirt.
jas
More or less exactly what Gregory House would wear. Jeans/trousers, t-shirt or (slightly rumpled) shirt, jacket, trainers. I often wear cords too, although never with trainers. I've yet to acquire a cane, but that's my ultimate goal.
I am the only male in the department. And, ironically, when I mentioned it as a joke to one of the head honchos they backed off me a bit. Who knows.... I'm building up my own business (writing and design) and shortly will be out of there anyway.
On an unrelated note, need a website?
Pretty much anything I want that isn't offensive/distasteful. Ironically I work reception and deal with members of the public too, however it's a very relaxed office and I've never been more dressed up than a t-shirt and chinos.
Shorts & T-shirt. Gets over 100 degrees in the shop everyday including winter. Printing press with an IR Dryer running at 100 degrees. When I work on the ambulance (part-time) it is in full EMT uniform.
Usually I don close-toed shoes, jeans, t-shirt or buttoned down shirt. On chilly days I'll add a jacket/pull over.
I work at a University: no one gives a crap how I dress.
I work at a University: no one gives a crap how I dress.
Well if anyone can figure out the term " Big Blue " in my profile
That's like 'Intercourse Before Marriage'
KGB
All well and good except the job I want would have a more casual dress code than the one in my current position
My place is basically business casual, some people are typically more professional wear though. I go with blue/black dress pants and a dress shirt 2-4 days a week, sometimes throw in dark khakis and dress shirts 1-2 days, and then we're casual jeans/button down/nice shoes or sneakers on most Fridays. I never wear a suit or tie in my current position. Last gig I only wore them for bi-monthly board meetings.