Casual Dress Friday Policy
V2.0 June 2016
Casual Dress Friday Policy
We are always searching for new ways to make our offices a better place to work. Offering everyone
the opportunity to dress in business casual wear on a Friday offers a great way for employees to be
more comfortable.
However, we need to continue to present a professional image at all times towards clients and the
public. It is very important that all employees use their best judgment in dressing appropriately.
Casual dress Friday is not compulsory, so if staff wish to still wear their work uniform, they should feel
free to do so. Casual dress encompasses many looks but it really means business casual clothing that
is appropriate for a professional office environment. It should be clothing that allows you to be
comfortable at work yet always look neat and professional. If you have on-site visits with clients, then
you must ensure you have your work uniform with you to change into, prior to visiting clients.
Listed below is an overview of acceptable business casual wear, as well as a list of some of the more
common items that are not acceptable/appropriate for an office environment. Obviously, the list
below is not intended to be all-inclusive. These items below should help you get an idea of the
general parameters in which we hope you make intelligent judgements about.
Good rule of thumb is that if you are not sure if something is acceptable/appropriate, choose
something else or enquire first with your Manager.
Slacks/pants – Wool and cotton slacks are acceptable, provided they are clean and wrinkle
free. Jeans are acceptable as long as they are of a dark colour (closely matching in colour to
business pants) and with minimal wash and no distressing. Inappropriate items include sweat
pants, shorts, bib overalls, spandex and other form-fitting pants and pants that are
excessively worn or faded.
Shirts – Casual shirts with collars (for men), polo shirts, sweaters, and turtlenecks are
acceptable. Avoid sweatshirts, tank tops, halter tops, shirts with large lettering or logos, and
any tops with bare shoulders unless worn under another blouse or jacket. Avoid clothes that
are distracting and revealing.
Dresses/skirts – Casual dresses and skirts with modest hemlines are acceptable. Dresses that
are sleeveless but do not leave the shoulders bare are acceptable. Mini-skirts and spaghetti
strap dresses are considered inappropriate.
Footwear – Items such as loafers, boots, flats, athletic shoes, sneakers, and leather casual
shoes are acceptable. Thongs, sandals, and slippers are considered unacceptable.
Personal Hygiene – Maintaining well-kept hair, good personal hygiene, and general neat
grooming is expected (as usual).
Let’s all work together to make the flexibility of business casual wear a positive experience. If you
have any questions on the above information, please discuss with your Manager.
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