what is the formal office wear in the UK?

Question

Is it inappropriate for men to wear headcover(not facecap) to work?

Answer 1

No, not if it's for religious reasons. It should be fine.

Answer 2

Formal office wear is a conservative suit and tie (with the tie done up!). The tie can have designs/pictures on it. By conservative, I mean it should be grey or dark blue. Obviously, once you are established at the company, you could try other colours (except black - that is only for funerals!). Headgear is fine if it is for religious reasons, but should not be worn otherwise (unless you are wearing a bowler hat to get to the office - and you should also have a rolled up umbrella if you are wearing one! - and I have not seen a bowler hat in years!). Oh, and the headgear should not be garish but discrete (no dayglo orange or paisley check!!!).

Headgear should always be removed when you get to the office (unless it is worn for religious reasons).

Of course, you could always call a wig headgear, in which case it is fine (as long as it does not look fake, in which case nobody will take you seriously!)

If you are talking about going to work, as opposed to at work, the answer is no, you should use an umbrella (and a raincoat if you want) if it is raining.

If you are still not sure about company rules and you are starting a new job, ring whoever employed you and ask them what they think! They will know you want to make a good impression and would rather you asked than got it wrong, putting you off before you have even started!

Good luck in the job!

Answer 3

Regarding head gear:--

If you wear a turban or cap for religious reasons, such as Sikh, Islam, or Judaism, then you can wear them in the office. In the Uk you would legal protection from religious discrimination in that respect.

Otherwise, if you wish, you may wear a hat, such as derby hat or bowler hat. These should be removed when in the office. The hat must be suitable, eg a bowler hat or derby hat, not any other kind as these would not go with a business suit and tie.

In a hazardous area, such as a building site, Health and Safety laws require workers and visitors to wear safety helmets.

Answer 4

depends what kind. if your religion requires you to wear headcover then it's fine. if it's a "hoody" however then i'd say no.

Answer 5

Same as here, suit and tie for men, suits for women. Head wear is not appropriate indoors except for religioius observance.

Answer 6

Dress British, but think Yiddish.

Answer 7

Formally no hats or caps are worn,An umbreela is used when it rains.

Answer 8

it depends on if you are a seikh or not