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Sample Professional Dress Policy (Firm Name) A Professional Limited Liability Company Certified Public Accountants DATE: July 17, 2000 TO: All Employees FROM: (Firm Administrator) SUBJECT: Professional Dress Policy (Firm Name) has an everyday business casual policy effective 7/17/2000. Employees are invited to leave their suits and ties or dress suits at home and wear business casual when working in the office. When meeting with clients or other business associates, whether in our office or theirs, you should dress appropriately - if they wear suits - you wear one. When in doubt of their dress policy, traditional business attire is appropriate. All business attire, whether traditional or casual, should be reflective of a professional, dignified appearance. To reinforce our traditional business dress attire, men should wear business suits/blazers/sports coats, dress shirts and ties. Women should wear business suits/blazers, either skirted or pants; or dresses. Our business casual attire is a combination of traditional and business casual. It is a step up from the casual Mondays we had in the past. It should be apparent, even from your dress, that you are working in a professional firm. Our vision of business casual (dress down) is comprised of 2 levels. The first level of dress down would allow you to remove your coat and tie, leaving you with your dress shirt, dress slacks and dress shoes for men and jacketless dress or pant suits for women. Our second level of dress down would allow you to wear casual slacks (Dockers), sport shirts and loafers for men and casual slacks (Dockers), blouses and loafers for women. Casual business attire means clean, neat, professional clothing. Persons who's normal business day includes meeting with clients or other business professionals, either inside or out of the office, should consider "level one" as appropriate dress. Those who would not be expected to meet with clients or other business professionals on that day could consider "level two" as appropriate. As a reminder, when meeting with clients or other business professionals, consider whether traditional business attire is appropriate. The attached Guidelines and Checklists are designed to help you understand our business casual dress policy. The basic guideline to follow --- if in doubt, don't wear it or dress in the traditional business dress attire. The success of continuing this program in the future depends on your cooperation. (Firm Name) CASUAL BUSINESS ATTIRE GUIDELINES 1. Aim for a classic and understated look when selecting your casual business wear for the day. Pick clothing that is comfortable yet communicates a professional attitude. Subtle, quality accessories (belts, jewelry and scarves) coordinated with an outfit can show that you pay attention to important details. 2. Combine some of your existing business wardrobe with casual attire; for example, try wearing a button-down shirt with khakis and loafers, whether with a more colorful tie/scarf or just a sport coat or sweater. Ask yourself, "Am I successfully representing myself and (Firm Name)?" 3. All men's shirts must have sleeves and collars. 4. Casual does not mean sloppy. Clothing should be clean, pressed or wrinkle free, and without holes or frayed areas. Like suits and tailored clothing, casual business wear lasts longer and looks better with some special care. Shirts need to be tucked in (certain women's blouses are made to be worn out, however, and this is permitted). 5. Body piercing which can be seen by the client (with the exception of earrings) is not permitted. Men are not permitted to wear earrings. Women may wear a maximum of two earrings per ear. 6. Hairstyle should project a professional appearance: clean, neatly trimmed, and well-groomed. For men, this also includes sideburns, mustaches and beards. 7. Pay attention to the fit of your clothing. Slacks should break just above the shoe, sleeves should reach the base of your hand and just show a bit of the cuff if you are wearing a jacket, and shirt collars should button comfortably without pinching or leaving gaps. Also, if you wear a tie, its tip should reach just below the bottom of your belt-buckle. 8. Shoes matter. Leather shoes are generally preferable and look their best when polished and in good repair. 9. Take your day's schedule into account when you are dressing. If you have a meeting scheduled with visitors, you may wish to dress more traditionally or check to see if "level 1" or "level 2" of business casual dress might be appropriate. Do not make assumptions. Some people keep a spare jacket, and for men a tie, in their office for unexpected meetings. 10. When in doubt, leave it out. Casual clothing should make you and everyone you work with more comfortable while, at the same time, projecting a professional image.
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