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LadyConstanze -> RE: Uniforms (6/30/2011 2:57:38 AM)
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ORIGINAL: MasterSlaveLA
Sure, and in truth, I don't believe we're in disagreement on this. I would also add what you've addressed above is a matter of appropriateness -- i.e., while one may wear jeans and t-shirts on a daily basis, they'd know it'd be inappropriate to show up to a funeral dressed that way.
Recall my initial post that you'd responded to, which stated in part:
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...come to SUNNY LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA, where millionaires are routinely walking around in "jeans and sweats"!!! [:D] lol
That is factually correct. And note, I stated "walking around"... there wasn't even a reference to "at work", "at the office", "in a corporate meeting", etc. I do think, however, that here in the U.S., the West Coast tends to be less formal in attire than the East Coast. I can't comment on Europe... not enough experience there. (shrugs)
What I noticed is that the West Coast has a more relaxed way of dressing, as you said, even in a corporate environment, not informal but a bit more fashion conscious and a tad less strict (open suit jackets, you see polo shirts on occasion, etc.) Europe tends to be a bit more like the East Coast, especially when dealing with clients. Bear in mind I work mainly in PR where things tend to be a bit different as in banking and you dress according to the company you're dealing with. So in a relaxed geek atmosphere like the gaming industry, you don't want to show up in a suit as you'd freak out the guys (they tend to distrust "suits" anyway). It also depends very much what the mission is, for example if you're trying to figure out how things work (or what doesn't in the case of a consulting job), you blend in and try to not get noticed, when you report back to the people who hired you, you look sharp and professional and possibly a tad overdressed, because pretty often the way you look determines how seriously they take you. I absolutely agree with people who say it shouldn't make a difference if you do it in jeans or a suit as it doesn't change the quality of your work, but that's the ideal world and we're dealing with the real world who's not quite ideal and to a degree I understand. It's basically a sign of respect for the company who signs the check and if you want their money, you accept their dress code too. I've made an art out of combining clothes in a way that help to fit into different environments and don't mess with my luggage allowance. Mind you as a woman it's a bit easier and often a scarf, hair put up in a bun or worn open, shoes or a pair of glasses (mine have window glass) makes all the difference.
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