Company dress codes

[Kacie_bride]

Do you think companies should have the right to establish a dress code for their employees?

[MOB Karen]

Yes, I can't see how "anything goes" could work at my hospital. lol

[countrygirl]

I beleive 100% that they should be allowed. I have worked in restaurants, offices, and medical facilities and am dumbfounded at how some people dress when they are given the freedom to choose thier own dress codes.

[Kacie_bride]

I think so. The integrity and the reputation of the company falls upon the shoulders of the employees. They have an image to uphold. If you don't like a company dress code then you should seek employement elsewhere.

[mariaandmanish]

For adults, I htink it should be more of a guideline than an acutal code. I think that adults should be able to know what is and is not appropriate for an office, and that those are the guidelines that should be posted. For example, in an office, a woman should not be showing her stomach. but, other than a basic guideline, I think dress codes suggest that the employees are not capable of figuring out for themselves what is appropriate for the company.:D

[cowboysbride]

I think so 100%.

[countrygirl]

For adults, I htink it should be more of a guideline than an acutal code. I think that adults should be able to know what is and is not appropriate for an office, and that those are the guidelines that should be posted. For example, in an office, a woman should not be showing her stomach. but, other than a basic guideline, I think dress codes suggest that the employees are not capable of figuring out for themselves what is appropriate for the company.:D

Umfortunately, some "adults" are NOT capable of making that decision. I do not want my food served by someone who doesn't look clean, and I don't want to have my child taken care of by a nurse who looks scarier than halloween night. BTW, I have seen these things. :bbeek:

[LaceyinPgh]

Sean works for an investment consulting firm. He definately has a dress code of a suit, button down shirt, and tie every day. On casual Fridays they can wear a button down shirt and dress pants. I am public school teacher. Ours is much more relaxed but I still have to look professional. On Fridays we can wear jeans. Although many of my coworkers really take causal Fridays to a new standard. I sometimes think they forget that they are working professionals.

Like it or not you are judged on your appearance. If you want to be treated as a professional in a professional enviroment, you need to dress like it.

[ladymelissa]

I think the companies should have that right. If given an inch many will take a mile. Along with the reasons already mentioned some are also imposed for the safety of the employees, like steel toe boots and such.

I totally agree with Kacie and Lacey. And now I am rhyming!

[nikkiana]

I think dress codes often set the tone of how a business is run... I don't think there's anything wrong with them, personally.

[WebLady]

Yeah I think that a company should be able to set a dress code. How your employees look is often how you are judged as a professional business.

As much as I hate it that we are so often judged by how we look, but as mentioned before, I don't want to be served by someone who doesn't look clean. And sadly some adults don't seem to have common sense about how you should dress in the work place.

If you have such a problem with how a company might want you to dress then go work somewhere else, or do what I did and go work for yourself ;)

[LaceyinPgh]

Yeah I think that a company should be able to set a dress code. How your employees look is often how you are judged as a professional business.

As much as I hate it that we are so often judged by how we look, but as mentioned before, I don't want to be served by someone who doesn't look clean. And sadly some adults don't seem to have common sense about how you should dress in the work place.
My best friend is a purchasing agent for a major casino and race track in WV. When she first started she was given the same employee handbook that everyone from the President of the company to the bus boys recieve. Aside from regular standard dress code material it stipulated:employees needed to shower at least every other day, employee could not wear the same uniform without laundering it between uses and deodorant was required.

You are 100% correct that even adults sometimes are totally clueless about what is acceptable.

[WebLady]

... Aside from regular standard dress code material it stipulated:employees needed to shower at least every other day, employee could not wear the same uniform without laundering it between uses and deodorant was required ...
It is just sad that you'd have to tell someone to bathe and wash their clothes and wear deodorant :bbrolleyes:

[LaceyinPgh]

It is just sad that you'd have to tell someone to bathe and wash their clothes and wear deodorant :bbrolleyes:
Well, I have been down there and witnessed some of the employees. I can see why puttin git in writing might be a good idea. If nothing else, it provided she and I many memorable little laughs.

[rainbowtreat]

I agree. I voted yes. I read through these posts hoping to see something from the ones who voted no.

[AllyM1]

I voted yes. First off, it's their company and they can run it however they like, including how you show up to work. Second, I really don't want to look over to the woman in the next cubicle and see her love handles hanging out between a skirt and a shirt that she borrowed from her 12 year old.


At my job, you can wear jeans, tennis shoes, etc, no flip flops, no t-shirts. I dress in slacks, a dress shirt, and pumps every single day even though I don't have to. I think you just look nicer when you dress up.

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

I say yes because I have witnessed what "no dress code" looks like in a professional workplace. Jonathan's work has no dress code. He goes to work in jeans, a t-shirt, and bedroom slippers. Yes I said bedroom slippers. One guy wears a bathing suit and t-shirt everyday and another one wears workout clothes all the time. Some of the people dress nicely, but even the CEO dresses in jeans and a t-shirt (fishing t-shirts) everyday. They do have a policy that says when they visit a customer site, they have to dress nicely, but they never have to go to a customer site and if they do, they pack their comfy clothes with them. IMO it doesnt look very professional when I go in there.

[CarlosHoney]

I definitley think that as a company who pays you, they have the right to have a standard of how you represent the company. I do, however, think that there are certain rules that get out of hand.

For instance, when I worked at Build A Bear, it was ridiculous! We had to have light khaki (anything darker than a medium would get you sent home), shoes that are at least 90% white, completely white socks, and you must wear a belt. The belt can only be the colors of the logo on your shirt (which also applied to the colors of any undershirt). I thought that it was a little crazy.

[MOB Karen]

I say yes because I have witnessed what "no dress code" looks like in a professional workplace. Jonathan's work has no dress code. He goes to work in jeans, a t-shirt, and bedroom slippers. Yes I said bedroom slippers. One guy wears a bathing suit and t-shirt everyday and another one wears workout clothes all the time. Some of the people dress nicely, but even the CEO dresses in jeans and a t-shirt (fishing t-shirts) everyday. They do have a policy that says when they visit a customer site, they have to dress nicely, but they never have to go to a customer site and if they do, they pack their comfy clothes with them. IMO it doesnt look very professional when I go in there.

What does Jonathan do for a living, Jessica?

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

What does Jonathan do for a living, Jessica?

He does network engineering. His company hosts virtual desktops through their servers. He mainly sits at a desk and does customer and technical support, but he is in charge of project management. They only go to customer sites when something cant be fixed on their end or when they are implementing their software on the computer. Its kinda hard for me to explain... I usually just say technical support, but its really more than that. The CEO brings his dogs in everyday though... its cute!

[CarlosHoney]

No, they didn't actually measure the surface area, but they said that it could only be touches of color. Not much at all... :p

[LizabethDavis]

Yes, I believe companies should be allowed to set dress codes and guidelines. Even with a dress code at the agency, we still have some women who wear spaghetti strap tops that when they bend over, everything can be seen. Not good!

[LaceyinPgh]

I found this on AOL at lunch when I was web surfing. (None of the cool people have lunch with me this semster, how is that possible!)
http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/10-crimes-of-work-fashion/20060822125209990002