Why you need this dress code:
It would be nice if everyone understood what it means to be professional, but they don’t. The reality is that staff often have to be taught how to behave. And part of being an administrator is teaching staff.
How this dress code helps you:
A written dress code is important, especially as business dress becomes more casual. If your firm doesn’t have a dress code, you can modify this sample to meet your needs.
How to use this dress code:
To be effective, the firm’s dress code must be specific so there is no room for misunderstanding. Staff must understand that the firm’s image is at stake and how they dress reflects either positively or negatively on how the firm is viewed.
Be sure to consider your firm’s culture, geographic location (urban or rural) and what goals you want to achieve.
The dress code should outline what is, and is not, appropriate in every category of clothing from shirts to shoes. For example, if staff are required to wear socks, say so. If jeans are prohibited except on special occasions, then say so.
Include guidelines related to grooming details such as hair, accessories, piercings, and tattoos.
If the office has casual days, spell out what is, and isn’t, acceptable. Business casual taboos should include items such as sweatshirts, athletic shoes, sleeveless blouses or shirts, shorts, and t-shirts with slogans.