British bank issues dress code

by C-UPI@CLARI.NET (UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL) on 2005-08-29 00:14:38

British bank issues dress code






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YellowBrix story BRITAIN-BIZCLOTHES from United Press International
British bank issues dress code
Copyright 2005 by United Press International (via ClariNet) / Mon, 29 Aug 2005 0:14:38 EDT


LONDON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Barclays Bank in Britain has
issued a memo saying employees must adhere to the "business casual"
dress code.
A stern memo issued via e-mail said flip-flops, sportswear,
denim, logo-bearing T-shirts, sweats and strapless tops were
forbidden in an office environment, reported the Sunday Telegraph.
Employees were also told "to be seen as a professional and
successful financial services environment," which means, pressed
trousers, collared shirts and blazers or sports jackets for men, and
blouses, plain T-shirts under jackets, and skirts or trousers for
women.
"We have extended the dress code to all our offices," said a
spokesman for Barclays. "Employees must still dress in a suit and
tie for meeting clients."
When the economy is booming clothes become casual and
comfortable because people become more relaxed, said Sarah
Setterfield, the managing director of image consultants
Impact4Success.
"When the economy is on a downward curve people begin
dressing far more smartly," she said.