Who thinks business dress codes suck?

[Delivery]

I think it's pointless and enforces conformity. Honestly what exactly makes wearing preppy clothes in the office so professional? Last I checked, your performance on the job makes you professional.

What does everybody think of this?

[Pelios]

It's not preppy clothes it's proper business attire. Where I work you don't have to wear suits or ties but you can't wear shorts, tank tops and flip flops. If I know I'm going to have a meeting with a client I try to go more professional because to be honest your clothes does say a lot about you. If I went with shorts and a tank top I doubt people would take me seriously the same applies to how I see other businesses if I walk into a car dealer I want to see the person trying to sell me the car in proper business clothes it gives them a more professional look I don’t want someone in shorts and jersey trying to sell me a car as bad as that sounds I bet many people will have the same opinion. I’m actually glad places have dress codes because in today’s society it seems like many people lack proper business attire.

[ReluctantPegasister]

Not job related, but when I went to a college fair I went in a proper dress (nothing fancy, just a fun dress with a modest dropped waist) and shoes other than Converse. I know for a fact that I got more respect and help from the representatives because I presented myself like would for interview- I was taking this college fair seriously and showing it by dressing myself seriously. Compared to the kids who showed up in jeans, t-shirts, and flip-flops, I got a lot more help and personal connection.

Yes it is biased. But it matters.

[Nicole!]

I don't mind the dress code, but I do think people are very judgmental towards piercings and tattoos. Body modifications do not change character.