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Associate Handbook August 2016 |
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Business Casual Attire
There are so many different clothing styles, people sizes, and mix-and-match options that it is sometimes
difficult to know what is appropriate for our business-casual work environment. It is even difficult to write
about what is appropriate, because people have different opinions about what “appropriate” is. The following,
however, provides basic guidelines. Please check with your supervisor or HR manager if you have questions or
are unsure about what, or what not, to wear.
APPROPRIATE BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
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Shirts with a collar or crew neck, sweaters, vests, dress shirts, blouses, t-shirts other than those described in
the “inappropriate attire” list below
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Pants; slacks; ankle, mid-calf and knee-length dress capris or crop pants; corduroy slacks, khakis (e.g.,
Dockers), dresses, skirts, split skirts, and jumpers
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Dress shoes, boat shoes (e.g., Docksiders), dress boots, dress sandals, clogs and slides
INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
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Undershirts, tank tops, sweat shirts, halter tops, crop tops, racer-back tops, low-cut tops, strapless tops, and
tops with spaghetti straps. T-shirts with cartoons or graphics or shirts with large logos, advertisement or prints
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Shorts of any kind, including dress shorts, running and gym shorts, and cutoffs; skorts; form-fitting capris;
leggings as pants, sweat pants, spandex, and workout clothing and jogging suits — velour and otherwise
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Sneakers, tennis shoes, running or other athletic shoes are inappropriate
business casual attire
but may be worn
on designated
casual days
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Casual sandals (e.g., sport sandals, flip-flops), and work boots
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Denim material of any kind and color including jeans, skirts, micro-miniskirts, dresses, jackets, and so
forth, except for designated Casual Days, as explained in this policy
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Torn or cutout clothing and form-fitting or sexually suggestive clothing
Business Professional Attire
When associates are requested to wear business professional attire, the following guidelines apply:
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For men:
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Suits with collared shirts and ties
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Slacks and jackets with collared shirts and ties
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For women:
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Skirt suit or pants suit
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Dresses, skirts, or dress pants with blouses that are professional and suitable to be worn to client presentations.
Casual Attire
Certain days may be designated as “Casual Days,” when associates may wear denim attire and cargo pants that
are free from rips, holes, stains, etc., as well as sneakers, tennis shoes, running shoes or other athletic shoes. On
“Casual Fridays,” associates may wear sports jerseys. Keep in mind, however, that all other aspects of the “business
casual” dress policy should still be followed on these special days (e.g., no tank tops, midriff tops, shorts, t-shirts
with cartoons or graphics, torn or cut off clothing, etc., as listed in “Inappropriate Attire” in this policy). Please
note that when a holiday falls on a Friday the previous Thursday is not a “Casual Day.”