Why do people who work in offices have to wear suits when they don't see anyone else other than office staff?

Question

To be professional, what does that mean? You see the same face day in day out and you know what profession they are in.

What are you professing to, wearing clothes?

Answer 1

Actually, things are changing. Business casual is the norm nowadays whereas 30yrs ago you didn't see any office people in jeans and a polo shirt.

I like wearing suits sometimes, makes me feel like working.

Answer 2

That's a good question. I've worked in various countries and office attire really differs.

In Austria my boss wore shorts and socks and sandals in the office, and he was quite high up.

In Germany jeans were ok, but lots of the male managers paired them with a shirt and tie.

In America the men wore suits and the women wore some dodgy cr*p circa 1981...and it was only 2 years ago.

Here I see clients every day so dress smart but to be honest if I didn't I probably would anyway - it saves me the hassle of deciding what to wear in the morning, and keeps my nice clothes for my own time.

I do think women can get away with more though - where I work as long as you're not showing boobs or butt you're ok even though we're surrounded by patients day in day out.

Answer 3

I think for many reasons. To promote a sense of bonding and a community, an example, if you are all wearing suits there aren't going to be many discussions about the best trainers. Also, if some managing director or board member walks in they might be put off if they see hunderds of different colour tops etc, that one is wierd, I didn't know how to put it into words. Also, if you go out to lunch, and someone sees you go back into work looking like a tramp, they might think, "hey, that business doesn't look very smart, I don't want to trade with them!" or something like that. I don't mean you are a tramp, but I was just over exageratting the piont.

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Answer 4

Each workplace sets its own dress code. Often, a place where everyone dresses professionally will be a company that has been in business a long time and has been quite sucessful.

Some of the newer companies promote a casual atmosphere, and often, that deteriorates to jeans and t shirts. Places like that are the home of huge turnover and disgruntled employees.

Answer 5

I learned a long time ago that some companies require professional dress code (your suit & tie) so that you will have a better self confidence also, if you are talking by phone with anyone your body language is heared in your voice so it presents the company in a more positive and professional manner.

Answer 6

If you want to be successful, dress for success; suits convey a more polished, professional image. At the same time, it is recognized that "casual Friday" attire allows people to be a little less stuffy and a lot more comfortable, though no less professional.

Answer 7

It isnt so,I hv been working in n office for last four years , but i dnt wera suits everyday.I do wear jeans , nd shorts.I think time is changed now.I guess as long as u know , u r performing well nd working hard , U dnt need to wear suits.

Answer 8

some companies have dress codes - and they also allow casual fridays where its ok to be a bit casuals. But sometimes Clients walk into the working areas and sees all the workers and the ownner of the company definately wants to make a good impression.

Answer 9

We can wear jeans in my office every day. Some companies are cool like that, others are lame. The younger the employee, the more likely they are wearing casual clothes.

Answer 10

Because wearing a uniform like everybody else makes people act in uniform ways. What are those leash-like things that businessmen wear around the neck? Strange.