Dress Code at Work

[PerfectStorm]

Why do we do it though? It's so pointless.

[northernladuk]

Why do we do it though? It's so pointless.

What? Wear clothes?

[MrMarkyMark]

I saw a very confident ponytailed chap stride by in a kilt at the office this afternoon.

Did he have "Vote for Scottish Independence" badge on?

[billybiro]

Why do we do it though? It's so pointless.

Stubborn Traditionalism.

[MrMarkyMark]

I can honestly say I have never worn a suit while contracting.
In fact I haven't worn one for an interview, for the last few years.
I still like to dress fairly smart though, on the whole.

As an external supplier you should be able to wear exactly what you want.
You might get a few comments, however, these are usually easily batted away.

[DodgyAgent]

I can honestly say I have never worn a suit while contracting.
In fact I haven't worn one for an interview, for the last few years.
I still like to dress fairly smart though, on the whole.

As an external supplier you should be able to wear exactly what you want.
You might get a few comments, however, these are usually easily batted away.

As an external supplier you should address according to what the client expects. If you tip up in whatever you want then you are effectively saying to the client that he deals with you on your terms not his. Of course dress is only a small part of the relationship and most people with emotional intelligence will feel their way into an organisation by starting off by dressing smartly and respectfully. Wearing what "you want" from day one smacks of entitlement and arrogance.

[FatLazyContractor]

Of course dress is only a small part of the relationship and most people with emotional intelligence will feel their way into an organisation by starting off by dressing smartly and respectfully. Wearing what "you want" from day one smacks of entitlement and arrogance.

Thanks for your kindness. I've collected plenty of gold dust from you over the past couple of days

[MrMarkyMark]

If you tip up in whatever you want then you are effectively saying to the client that he deals with you on your terms not his.

I didn't say I tipped up in whatever I want.

Yes, the client does deal with my terms as well as his.
15+ years in, works for me.

Luckily clients focus on my proven ability to deliver, not what I wear

[LondonManc]

I always turn up for interviews suited and booted; I look at dress code within the office to guage what should normally be worn.

[MrMarkyMark]

I always turn up for interviews suited and booted

Can be difficult when attending interviews and you are at a client where casual is worn.
I have let clients know in advance not to expect the usual shirt and tie for that very reason.

You don't always want people to know you might have a few extra cards in your pack, weakens potential negotiations.