Casual Apparel in the Workplace: Tips and Tricks

1. When going for a job interview it's preferred to dress conservatively. If you think about it, it actually makes sense because being over-dressed is always better than under-dressing, more importantly so if you are not sure about the company's expectations or policies regarding clothing in the workplace.
   
2. Observe what your co-workers wear on casual-dress days and always request a copy of the dress code policy.
   

However, Avoid wearing: 

• Sandals/flip-flops

• T-shirts or tanktops

• Dresses of innappropriate length or with slits

• Shorts or miniskirts

• Hats

Source: Jowett, C. (June 16, 2011). How To Dress For Career Success: Tips From Image Expert Erin Miller. In Talent Egg. Retrieved June 7, 2013, from http://talentegg.ca/incubator/2011/06/16/how-to-dress-for-career-success-tips-from-image-expert-erin-miller/.

Picture source: http://www.tarleton.edu/careerservices/documents/2011-2012/WhatToWear.png

In this video tutorial, image expert and long-time recruiter Erin Miller explains a number of options in each style for both men and women. Each outfit was carefully selected for students and new grads by Erin from Banana Republic's Bloor Street store in downtown Toronto.

Do you have any other Trips and Tricks for clothing casually in the workplace? Please share your thoughts/opinions in the comment box below.