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Is business casual here to stay? (corporate dress codes)(Career Workshop)(Brief Article)

Executive Female

| September 01, 1997 | COPYRIGHT 1989 National Association for Female Executives, Inc. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

There is a small but growing--and vocal--number of critics who blame casual dress in the workplace for negative changes in the political environment. To wit: Since there is no power casual dress code, the symbols of power between workers and management have eroded A familiarity and equality that makes even the most devoted fan of empowerment feel uneasy has developed Is this just snobbery or does dress affect the corporate culture? There haven't been any definitive studies but opinions are solidifying.

Some feel the boss's authority and credibility may be undermined Someone built like a football player might have no trouble maintaining authority in a madras shirt, …

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