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skc_x@reddit

Jumper, t shirt, wide leg trousers and trainers

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Blackjack_Davy@reddit

Used to be strictly shirt and tie things are a bit looser now, mostly. But check your company dress code this can vary

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Past_Actuary_4077@reddit

I wear shoes, chinos and shirt. In the UK I find it is getting more casual since 2020. In America I find not so much.

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HeathieHeatherson@reddit

No dress code in my office, so jeans and T-shirts plus a jumper in the winter.

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University. Usually casual. In fact the head of department is extraordinarily scruffy. Breaded. Long hair. One day, he was sitting outside a railway station waiting for his lift and a woman came to him and gave him her hot chocolate: 'it's too hot for me to drink', she said. Then he realised that she thought he was homeless.

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yourrinklynan@reddit

Here is the unofficial dress code at my work:

Men: collared shirt/smart jumper and smart jeans or other smart-ish trousers

Women and IT: anything you want

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mboi@reddit

Our rules are to dress for the most senior person you are meeting that day. It keeps it at a respectful smart casual level.

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makkuwata@reddit

Sounds like a caste system.

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mboi@reddit

Not really

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makkuwata@reddit

More accurately it feels like an outdated and gross cultural climate that isn’t compatible with the modern sensibility.

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mboi@reddit

Nope

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makkuwata@reddit

Agree to disagree.

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Active_Doubt_2393@reddit

My manager said, "I'll dress smartly if I'm meeting someone more important than me" He also said. "No one is more important to me than me."

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mboi@reddit

The dress code paradox

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Ok-Fox1262@reddit

I'm an IT geek, one that has been there since time began with a grey ponytail and a "big bushy beard".

So a black t-shirt with some computer or software branding on it. They are really good at giving those away. Cargo pants. Slip on Vans so I can kick them off at my desk.

Of course when I'm WFH I'm in a campervan. Maybe in the arse end of nowhere. So I often ditch the cargo pants for pyjama pants. To be fair I bought some nice ones that are more lounge wear than pyjamas for day wear.

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Christopher-Walking@reddit

Ime there are four types of IT staff

Big guy with a bushy beard, kind of looks like George RR Martin
Skinny dude who subsides almost entirely on cheap energy drinks and nicotine (dealer's choice on cigarettes or vape juice), most likely who they based Elliot from Mr Robot on
Carbon copy of any other corporate drone. Usually wearing a suit/button up, most common within large corps like Microsoft or IBM
Unhinged trans woman

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marshallandy83@reddit

https://youtu.be/XdGvPUzwYng?si=ICbsfqsDKlEYYpaP

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Ok-Fox1262@reddit

I am now #1, I used to be #2 but I evolved like a Pokémon.

3 isn't really IT, it's a shill from HR or legal compliance that's really shit about camouflage.

And we won't talk about my programming socks.

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Christopher-Walking@reddit

programming socks

Many such cases

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Yorkshirerows@reddit

Hope you don't take the campervan to Sandford, they don't take kindly to travellers!

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Ok-Fox1262@reddit

Crusty jugglers.

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mad_king_soup@reddit

grey ponytail and a "big bushy beard".

black t-shirt with some computer or software branding on it. Cargo pants.

You described every single IT tech I’ve run into in the last 20 years, it’s like you’ve all got a uniform or something. You don’t even need your ask who’s IT in an ad agency office, you just spot them 😜

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Ok-Fox1262@reddit

You don't need to ask anywhere.

I used to go to meetings with the suits. They were all in various attempts at power suits. I was casual as shit. Who did they actually listen to? The one person in the room who wasn't trying to score points but actually wanted this thing to happen.

The "uniform" is simply what's comfortable, cheap or free, and low maintenance. The good IT staff aren't entirely in this world.

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elementarydrw@reddit

Camouflage and boots. I'm in the forces though.

The civilians I work with tend to wear something between chinos and a polo at the bottom end, through chinos shirt with or without blazer to full suit. All personal preference.

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gareewong@reddit

I work in IT so, whatever I want.

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Traditional_Cress561@reddit

Jeans, trainers or boots, t-shirt with an open plaid shirt. I'll never give up my grunge roots

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Kathryn_Cadbury@reddit

OK, so funny story... I used to wear trousers, shirt (tie if important meeting) and usually a jumper over that as I get cold easily. I do IT software/hardware stuff so I could of worn trainers like my boss.

I wear dresses now and my job is mostly (95%) desk based. That's fine but every now and again I have to do some of the old fashioned work, so find myself under/on a desk or taking things apart which isn't anywhere near as easy in a dress and heels!

For day to day its mostly work safe stuff, so dresses/separates nothing really low cut or too short or it's smart trousers/black jeans with a blouse or loose jumper. I can be as 'corporate' as I like, but I can also wear a summer dress and wedges like I'm about to pop off to the beach and no-one would say anything. It's very liberal in our organisation and unless we are customer facing there is no dress code (and even that is just 'smart casual' environment depending).

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Dismal_Birthday7982@reddit

Office? pfft

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herefromthere@reddit

I like wrap dresses, sheer tights, and comfortable flats. It's easy, comfortable, smart.

If it's a bit cooler, jeans, flats and some sort of nice blouse (I've got a few interesting prints on nice fabrics off Vinted).

Comfortable, no trainers, no distressed denim, no big or obvious branding/inappropriate slogans.

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boudicas_shield@reddit

Which fabrics do you go for? I’m having a hell of a time finding work shirts that aren’t scratchy and that will breathe okay.

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herefromthere@reddit

My wrap dresses (I've got four in Summer rotation - black, green, blue, and plum) are linen and from Son de Flor and Visible Art (online).

Shirts and tops I tend to go on Vinted and search by fabric and mostly go for lightly woven silk. Always ask to see the label before you buy, a lot of people call any shiny fabric silk.

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boudicas_shield@reddit

Awesome, thank you so much for the tip!

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blameitontheboogie92@reddit

im a chav so i wear a tracksuit or shorts and t-shirt.

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ISO_3103_@reddit

Most people at my work are jeans and trainers but I've always liked to dress on the smarter side of smart-casual. Something about the uniformity helps me get in the zone, as opposed to wearing the same thing I do at home. Button down shirt, dark chinos or formal trousers, black or brown oxford shoes. No tie because even our MD doesn't wear one.

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Anxious_squirrelz@reddit

Smart casual so usually black jeans, and either a shirt and shoes if I have client meetings or a t-shirt and vans if I'm just in the office solo

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furrycroissant@reddit

'Dress for your day'. Not seeing anyone means jeans or leggings and a t shirt. Seeing people that I need or want to make a good impression for involves dressing appropriately

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the-TARDIS-ran-away@reddit

I wear dresses, tights and boots usually.

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StonedMason85@reddit

People come to work in my office in onesies, pyjamas, absolutely all sorts. But I work night shifts in a taxi office, we don’t care what you’re wearing as long as you can get the job done. We have had to ask a couple of people to make sure it’s at least cleanish clothes that they’re wearing though…

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Happy_fairy89@reddit

If I wear a skirt, I’ll wear it with a plain t shirt, same for trousers which are always jeans without rips in or sometimes leggings with a nice top. Other times I wear a casual blouse with jeans and nearly always my trainers or white lace up shoes. Our office is casual, you can turn up in a hoody and they don’t mind.

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StereotypicallBarbie@reddit

Skirt and blouse.. tights/trousers in winter.. no dress code just smart/casual.

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Gnarly_314@reddit

I used to wear smart casual clothes every day. Just occasionally, I would ask for a longer lunch break and turn up in a suit. So many people would try to find out where my interview was. My team leader would be a bit edgy and actually take a turn making the coffee. Great fun.

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send_in_the_clouds@reddit

Gimp suit. Except on naked Thursdays.

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sianspapermoon@reddit

Smart casual at my place, no jeans, no strappy tops.

I wear skirts and dresses most of the time as it's easier. If not super dark jeans that don't look like denim and a nice top or jumper.

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Fuzzy-River-2900@reddit

Smart casual. Dress with tights and ankle boots are my main go to outfit.

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down-4-u@reddit

Used to be very smart casual pre-COVID, smart trousers and blouses or midi skirts. Men wearing suits and ties very commonplace. Now, where we are only in 1/2 days a week, it’s a lot more relaxed. Most people will wear jeans and a nice top, or even a hoodie really, as long as you look clean and well presented you’re fine. People won’t call you out on what you’re wearing. Slightly different if you’re a higher up or having meetings with customers or clients.

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chimp-with-a-limp@reddit

Chinos, I’ve several pairs in different colours and they’re all stretch so they’re comfy as anything, that and some smart clean trainers and a button down shirt - tried a polo once and got politely shut down over it, bit odd to me personally as I thought they were quite smart normally

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Acceptable-Sentence@reddit

Jeans, long sleeve T-shirt/polo shirt, trainers or shoes.

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Pier-Head@reddit

Clothes

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Grimskull-42@reddit

Anything i like, i'm not customer facing.

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extinctionAD@reddit

I work from home and go in to attend monthly team meetings and do the odd site visit, so full PPE for site.

I wear a cap, jeans and shirt for the meetings but it’s a diverse team, so some wear shirts, some are like me and then some are in full branded work attire.

It’d be different if I was actually working in the office though, I’d probably have a shirt on but with jeans. There’s no set rules for attire.

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welsh_d@reddit

I WFH mainly so er...pajamas and a gown. When in the office? Same.

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alico127@reddit

I wear jeans, a smart ish top/blouse and leather boots.

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Captftm89@reddit

If I'm in our London office - suit, no tie

If I'm in any of our other UK offices - shirt & jeans

The dress code isn't any different, but everyone in the London office dresses at least smart casual, whereas all the other locations are a free for all.

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Bulky_Caramel_2234@reddit

Nothing special myself but we have a funny director of something (not clear of exactly what) that comes with a cabin suitcase to bring basically his laptop like everyone else. He may think a backpack is for the plebe.

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thesaharadesert@reddit

Ballgown

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nicespecsbro@reddit

My office has rules: No logos, no jeans and no ass/ thighs/boobs showing, just some trousers and blouses, flat shoes/trainers.

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Thalamic_Cub@reddit

Suit trousers and a smartish top like a loose shirt or a semi smart dress.

But on fridays i wear my rainbow dungarees 😁

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Big_Impression1103@reddit

I need to know more about your rainbow dungarees.

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SpikeVonLipwig@reddit

My office is very casual in a creative city/industry so you get a lot of latitude. Currently wearing red dungarees with a black long-sleeve tee and trainers.

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folklovermore_@reddit

Right now: either a fitted top with a circle skirt, or a shirt/skater dress (essentially the silhouette is a fitted top half and flared skirt). Leggings underneath and a cardigan for over the top if needed. Converse (with trainer socks) or ballet flats on the feet.

I work in communications for a local authority, and our dress code is smart casual (unless we're going to a super formal event). But I would say I'm probably on the smarter end of the scale compared to a lot of my colleagues in terms of how I dress for work.

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Ooft_Headshot@reddit

Jeans or leggings and a cute top if I’m dressing down. Comfy casual dresses or skirt and top. For more formal meetings and events more formal dresses or trousers and blazer.

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Ooft_Headshot@reddit

Usually just trainers or boots

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chiefgareth@reddit

Jeans, trainers, company branded polo shirt, which is optional but I choose to wear it, saves any decision making. Can pretty much wear what we want as long as we don't take the piss. Shorts when the weather is nice.

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herwiththepurplehair@reddit

I have to dress relatively nicely for my job, but at my age I've had years of practice at wearing smart comfortable clothes. Mountain Warehouse, who do stretchy but smart summer dresses (with pockets!). In the winter, smart tunics with leggings and boots (when you sit all day, leggings are kinder round your waist than trouser/skirt waistbands). Life is too short to be uncomfortable.

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I_ALWAYS_UPVOTE_CATS@reddit

~~Arseless chaps~~

Button-down shirt (no tie), chinos or black jeans, and brown leather shoes. I wore my everyday casual shoes once by mistake and I doubt anyone even noticed.

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Christopher-Walking@reddit

I work as a software engineer for a pretty small company so I just wear whatever I do on any other regular day, which is mostly some kind of alt clothing, primarily black, and usually either paired with a big pair of stompy boots or the same pair of red converses that are quickly approaching the state of being too tattered to wear anymore. At this point my coworkers don't even bat an eye tbh

When working from home I don't get out of my pyjamas

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affordable_firepower@reddit

jeans and T shirt. when (if) the weather warms up, it'll be shorts & T shirt

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barnaclebear@reddit

I work for a big four professional services firm and the dress code is generally smart casual, blazers or a dress with trainers. Directors at the firm dress like that.

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ResolutionNumber9@reddit

clothes. And they're lucky I manage that, tbh

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picklesmells@reddit

Trousers, smart shoes and a plain top/tee

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picklesmells@reddit

Jazz it up with a blazer when I need to be smarter

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That_Northern_bloke@reddit

Jeans, smart polo shirt and boots for everyday office wear, if I'm delivering an event then it's uniform, or if I'm out in the field then workwear and however many waterproofs are appropriate for the day!

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SorryContribution681@reddit

Whatever I feel like.

I usually go with a dress, but sometimes leggings or dungarees.

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zilchusername@reddit

Before Covid we had dress down Fridays. Since Covid everyday is dress down!

I wear trousers/jeans, trainers and a sweatshirt, often a branded one with a large logo across the front.

I meet external B2B contacts as well. I’ve noticed that they also turn up a lot more casually dressed since Covid.

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Tbh, I could make more of an effort, but I'll not looking to advance so why bother?

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SaluteMaestro@reddit

Jeans, shoes/trainers and a shirt or polo pretty much my go to. Haven't worn a tie for nearly 20 years now.

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Slight-Brush@reddit

No denim no trainers no sportswear no tie.