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#1827293 - 06/25/13 06:29 PM Summer Dress Code
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HR just announced a summer dress code. No ties until Labor Day. First time in my 30 year banking career. Here's the rest of the rules:

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From now until Labor Day, men are not required to wear a tie or suit/sports coat. Dress pants and a button-up dress shirt are appropriate. Please use discretion if you have a meeting with a client or an engagement outside of the bank - certain situations may still require a suit. Friday will still be logo wear or casual day (no shorts or denim). Absolutely no men’s shoes are to be worn without socks.

Year-round, women are not required to wear nylons or tights with skirts/dress of appropriate length. Some summer skirts/dresses tend to be shorter and therefore inappropriate work attire. A good rule of thumb is that skirts/dresses should be no more than about 2 inches above the knee. No spaghetti straps or backless dresses/shirts. Shoulder straps should be at least 2 inches in width. As always, no items that are too tight, short or revealing. Sandals are fine but no flip-flops.
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#1827305 - 06/25/13 06:36 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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Men enjoy no changes for summer here, but women can wear "dress shorts", I think that's sexist!

But our normal code is much more relaxed than your summer code, so I guess I can't complain too much! I've worn a tie to work maybe...twice.
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#1827320 - 06/25/13 06:45 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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I predict some controversy here.

How long is 'about 2 inches'? Can men wear sandals without socks?
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#1827338 - 06/25/13 06:56 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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Pulling people out of the ditc...
so women cah go sock free but men must wear socks? sexist and demeaning to men
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#1827340 - 06/25/13 06:57 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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Especially in the south... are not many of the mens summer fashions this year sans socks, or with simple hidden footies.
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#1827342 - 06/25/13 07:00 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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We were always told that when dressing casual, a good rule of thumb is dress as if the Board was coming in to the branch for a meeting that day.

For most people, that is enough to help them keep their outfits professional.
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#1827351 - 06/25/13 07:07 PM Re: Summer Dress Code califgirl
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Originally Posted By: califgirl
I predict some controversy here.

How long is 'about 2 inches'?


I have a ruler. I get to audit everything else around here, so I'll be auditing this too.
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#1827353 - 06/25/13 07:09 PM Re: Summer Dress Code califgirl
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Originally Posted By: califgirl
I predict some controversy here.

How long is 'about 2 inches'? Can men wear sandals without socks?


I would estimate within 2 standard deviations of 2" is appropriate.

Men wearing sandals with socks should have never occurred in the first place and shouldn't ever happen again!
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#1827358 - 06/25/13 07:11 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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What ^^^ said. (about men in sandles and socks) sick
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#1827360 - 06/25/13 07:14 PM Re: Summer Dress Code RR Joker
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but that's how I dress to mow the lawn
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#1827363 - 06/25/13 07:19 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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How appropriate. Green socks sick
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#1827365 - 06/25/13 07:20 PM Re: Summer Dress Code RR Joker
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I think that Peepers is more the black socks/brown sandals kind of guy. wink
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#1827367 - 06/25/13 07:20 PM Re: Summer Dress Code RR Sarah
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#1827368 - 06/25/13 07:20 PM Re: Summer Dress Code RR Sarah
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Originally Posted By: RR Sarah
I think that Peepers is more the black socks/brown sandals kind of guy. wink


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#1827374 - 06/25/13 07:24 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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Our policy also has a stipulation about flip flops, but I think a section needs to be added about the feet themselves.

If your heels look like I could grate them over Italian food, NO OPEN BACK SHOES FOR YOU!
If your feet look like you walked to the Dead Sea...before it was dead, NO OPEN TOED/BACK SHOES FOR YOU! sick

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#1827375 - 06/25/13 07:26 PM Re: Summer Dress Code califgirl
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Pulling people out of the ditc...
Originally Posted By: califgirl


How long is 'about 2 inches'?


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#1827377 - 06/25/13 07:27 PM Re: Summer Dress Code #Just Jay
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Originally Posted By: #Just Jay
Especially in the south... are not many of the mens summer fashions this year sans socks, or with simple hidden footies.


Especially in the south, socks should be required for men's fashion. I don't want to smell stinky feet. At least wear the footies.
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#1827380 - 06/25/13 07:29 PM Re: Summer Dress Code Sci_Comply
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Originally Posted By: Sci_Comply
Our policy also has a stipulation about flip flops, but I think a section needs to be added about the feet themselves.

If your heels look like I could grate them over Italian food, NO OPEN BACK SHOES FOR YOU!
If your feet look like you walked to the Dead Sea...before it was dead, NO OPEN TOED/BACK SHOES FOR YOU! sick


shocked Oh. Gross. eek sick
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#1827381 - 06/25/13 07:28 PM Re: Summer Dress Code Sci_Comply
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Originally Posted By: Sci_Comply
Our policy also has a stipulation about flip flops, but I think a section needs to be added about the feet themselves.

If your heels look like I could grate them over Italian food, NO OPEN BACK SHOES FOR YOU!
If your feet look like you walked to the Dead Sea...before it was dead, NO OPEN TOED/BACK SHOES FOR YOU! sick


Really, really, really should go without anyone saying this. sick
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#1827384 - 06/25/13 07:31 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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And I also have an issue about flip flops. Just because you paid $60 doesn't mean they don't meet the definition of flip flops. They're just designer ones.
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#1827387 - 06/25/13 07:33 PM Re: Summer Dress Code HappyGilmore
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Originally Posted By: HappyGilmore
Originally Posted By: califgirl


How long is 'about 2 inches'?


I believe both Pale and MattB can answer this blush


It's not our fault you sent us that PM by mistake. I wasn't going to bring it up because I'm a nice guy that didn't want to embarrass you in public...but hey, it was your choice!
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#1827392 - 06/25/13 07:38 PM Re: Summer Dress Code MyBrainHurts
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eek

This thread just got REAL awkward.

laugh
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#1827394 - 06/25/13 07:40 PM Re: Summer Dress Code manimal
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Originally Posted By: manimal
eek

This thread just got REAL awkward.

laugh


Why?

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#1827395 - 06/25/13 07:41 PM Re: Summer Dress Code Sci_Comply
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Originally Posted By: Sci_Comply
Our policy also has a stipulation about flip flops, but I think a section needs to be added about the feet themselves.

If your heels look like I could grate them over Italian food, NO OPEN BACK SHOES FOR YOU!
If your feet look like you walked to the Dead Sea...before it was dead, NO OPEN TOED/BACK SHOES FOR YOU! sick


what if you have talon type toenails? the kind that wrap down and around the flip flop and scrape on the ground
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#1827399 - 06/25/13 07:53 PM Re: Summer Dress Code Matt_B
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Originally Posted By: Matt_B
Originally Posted By: HappyGilmore
Originally Posted By: califgirl


How long is 'about 2 inches'?


I believe both Pale and MattB can answer this blush


It's not our fault you sent us that PM by mistake. I wasn't going to bring it up because I'm a nice guy that didn't want to embarrass you in public...but hey, it was your choice!

Matt, you ARE a nice guy. IMO you were more than generous...

Originally Posted By: Matt_B
I would estimate within 2 standard deviations of 2" is appropriate.
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