Are dress codes outdated?

[Stu999]

I was thinking this the other day when I saw a bloke in a suit while I was walking to work and it's now the exception that I see someone dressed like that rather than the norm. I'm not just talking about work either I mean dress codes for bars, clubs, restaurants, football (as a spectator), cricket (spectating), etc.

Of course, there are still times when people might want to dress up like weddings, special occasions, etc. but that's more of an exception.

What do you think?

 

[Raymond Lin]

In this country, definitely. It has leaned more towards casual than smart for a while. Even I wear a black Tee and trousers to work instead of a shirt now.

 

[throwaway4372]

Yeah I don't even own smart stuff anymore. If some place has a dress code I'm not buying clothes just so I can go there, and I'm not buying a load of clothes I probably won't use on the off-chance that I do.

 

[Noxia]

Oh god yeah. In Fact I had this on an interview email recently, such an outdated notion.

You do not need to dress formally for your interview as we are not assessing your appearance; we want you to feel as comfortable as possible.

 

[MatsyLR]

Yes. For things like formal events weddings etc fine, but for all other scenarios it serves no purpose other than to make people uncomfortable.

 

[Malevolence]

I've never owned a suit and never owned a pair of 'dress shoes'. For work I wear shorts and a polo.

 

[Stu999]

On an unrelated note I saw a guy in Tesco today wearing some weird Greggs branded fleece-like top and weird shorts. I think Primark sell them. Not sure if he'd lost a bet. I think it was these:

 

[Noxia]

When I got my first civil service job I got some smarter clothes, first day in and I see a guy wearing shorts, flipflops and a ninja turtles t-shirt. That was the first and last day I dressed smart.

Now I wear jeans, t-shirt and trainers as that is what I'm comfortable in.

 

[DanTheMan]

When I got my first civil service job I got some smarter clothes, first day in and I see a guy wearing shorts, flipflops and a ninja turtles t-shirt. That was the first and last day I dressed smart.

Now I wear jeans, t-shirt and trainers as that is what I'm comfortable in.

Ha, exactly the same. First day I turned up in a suit and before I even got in the building, there was a guy in leather pants and jacket smoking outside. Then walks past a guy in shorts and t shirt.

I've not put a shirt or trousers on for work since then, nearly 5 years ago.

 

[Malevolence]

there was a guy in leather pants and jacket smoking outside.

Where did you work, a fetish club?

 

[Ayahuasca]

I've never owned a suit and never owned a pair of 'dress shoes'. For work I wear shorts and a polo.

 

[marinersfan]

I very rarely wear any of my suits, or indeed anything smart. I'm too much of a scruff, I just wear jeans and shirts most of the time.

 

[gingergundog]

He looks like he could melt under a hot bulb

 

[Malevolence]

Hell no, I ain't no American tourist. For me, it's black cargo shorts, grey company polo and toecapped boots w/ black work socks.

It has reminded me though, I'll have to watch Peacemaker again soon.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

Going to an office is outdated. Not just dress codes.

 

[gingergundog]

Oh god yeah. In Fact I had this on an interview email recently, such an outdated notion.

Not THAT comfortable

At least on virtual interview you can sit there in your pants.

 

[Noxia]

Not THAT comfortable

At least on virtual interview you can sit there in your pants.

I'll be wearing a t-shirt same as I did for the last job I was successful at interview for lol.

 

[Freefaller]

I still enjoy and do wear suits when appropriate. I even own a full tuxedo for the few black tie events I attend every year.

For daily work though no. Casual trousers and a shirt is more than enough.

 

[Freefaller]

Going to an office is outdated. Not just dress codes.

Not for everyone or for every type of role. I couldn't stand to be at home 100% of the time.

 

[aVdub]

One job I had to wear a suit and then moved onto a role higher than that one and casual was acceptable, with the current one being anything that is smart.

I'd rather be smart and comfortable than stuck in a suit.