WHAT TO WEAR TO WORK
More than 1/2 of employees prefer a casual dress code.
| 16% Very formal (suit and tie) |
| 28% Somewhat formal (dress slacks or skirt with button-down shirt) |
| 36% Somewhat casual (khakis and polo shirt or sweater) |
| 20% Very casual (jeans and T-shirt) |
How workers feel about casual dress codes:
| 86% I like them — they give me freedom to dress as I want and in more comfortable attire |
| 9% I’m indifferent |
| 5% I don’t like them — I’m confused about what is or isn’t appropriate and it takes me longer to get dressed |
48% of employees would prefer to wear a uniform to work and never have to think about their office attire.
23% of workers say their company dress code is unclear about what is or isn’t appropriate to wear to the office.
41% of employees at least sometimes feel unsure if a piece of clothing is appropriate for work.
| 14% Always |
| 27% Sometimes |
| 30% Rarely |
| 29% Never |
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 394 workers in the United States
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