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By F. John Reh, About.com Guide to Management since 1997

Has Casual Dress Gotten Too Casual?

Tuesday September 16, 2003
Apparently some companies are rethinking their casual dress policy, concerned that their employees have gotten too casual. Some employees are reconsidering it as well, feeling that they are less powerful when dressed casually.

In their article New Corporate Attire Trends , The Hosiery Association (THA), a trade group, reports that women in particular are dressing more professionally. This gives them a greater confidence and a competitive edge.

See also:
How To Set a Dress Code
Should You Relax Your Office Dress Code?

Take our Poll Has "Business Casual" Gotten Too Casual?

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