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Dress Code: A Generational Divide

I wonder how many of our readers wear ties to work on a regular basis? What about pantyhose for women? No doubt that the everyday work environment has become more relaxed, but are dress codes still necessary parts of today's workplace?

An article in the Wall Street Journal explored how different generations view work place dress. Not surprising, more mature workers have a more traditional take on dressing for work than their younger counterparts.

Take for example the subject of pantyhose. The article noted that some female Gen X and Y workers admitted that they have never even owned a pair of pantyhose, much less worn them.

True, workplace casual seems to be implied now. But do some workers take advantage of the "perk"? I say yes. Casual is one thing, but slovenly or unkempt is quite different.

To make sure you understand the limits of your workplace dress code, pay attention to your co-workers and try to emulate their style and how they dress at work. If there are varieties of dress, clarify with your manager or supervisor before being too bold in your attire.

I am interested in knowing about the types of work dress codes our readers' have. Do you work in a traditional work environment with more conservative dress requirements, or does your company fully embrace business casual or less? Also, how many managers have had to discuss inappropriate dress with employees? Are dress codes for work still necessary?

I am looking forward to hearing your take on this subject!

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Posted by Don Boone on June 10, 2008 at 10:05 AM

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Don't care if you are 15 or 55. When it comes to professionalism. Go out and buy a pair of Sheer Energy, like you care for the job and your future!!!!!! Is that so incomprehensible????? After hired, go bare legged with tan! True professional ladies young and old should not have to be told this! It should be a given!!! WHERE ARE YOUR MOTHERS!!!!

Posted by Anonymous on June 10, 2008 5:51 PM

Yes, I read that story in WSJ! If I remember, there was another one about the same time about the decrease in necktie sales. It seems the Gallup Poll did a poll on how many men wore ties to work every day. The result? Only 6% did so. That is one of every 16 men wear ties to work every day.

Posted by John D. Moore on June 11, 2008 2:09 PM

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