Dress code

[kingcook]

In all my previous contracts, i've tended to wear what the hell i like (jeans, t-shirts, trainers).

In my latest (new) contract, it has been suggested that i should be wearing smart business attire like others (permies and contractors) at client co.

I don't really feel comfortable with being "told" what to wear, but this isn't a deal breaker. What i'm concerned about is how this looks from an IR35 POV.

Could this be classed as direction and control? Just wondering what other people's thoughts are on this?

[Waldorf]

Smarten up and look professional.

[SueEllen]

Smarten up and look professional.

WHS

I know lots of freelancers and contractors in different fields and they know what they wear when meeting a client or working on a client site reflects their business. People in this country have a massive thing about image so aren't happy meeting their lawyer dressed in jeans.

[northernladuk]

How can being polite and adhering to a companies dress policy be direction and control???? There is a bit of a difference between avoiding IR35 and being professional.

[malvolio]

Rule #3 of Contracting:

Contractors are always better dressed than permies.

[Clippy]

WHS

I know lots of freelancers and contractors in different fields and they know what they wear when meeting a client or working on a client site reflects their business. People in this country have a massive thing about image so aren't happy meeting their lawyer dressed in jeans.

Timely.

[MarillionFan]

And make sure you have clean underwear on. Just in case.

[thunderlizard]

Could this be classed as direction and control?

Strictly speaking, I think yes. But it would only be a very minor indicator. It's not like you have to wear a uniform or anything.

Rule #3 of Contracting:

Contractors are always better dressed than permies.

in the same way that billionaires are always more casually dressed than their chauffeurs.

[Optimus Prime]

Rule #3 of Contracting:

Contractors are always better dressed than permies.

That sounds like a good rule. I am going to attempt to follow this from now one. Why isn't this on the first timers guide?

All I ever did was to suit up for the interviews.

[Wanderer]

That sounds like a good rule. I am going to attempt to follow this from now one. Why isn't this on the first timers guide?

Because it's common sense?

The amount they pay me, I'll dress up in drag if they want me to. Much prefer casual but you have to go with the flow.