I hate having to dress up for work. Seriously, it sucks. If the job is really good, I’ll probably do it. But otherwise it just feels like some sort of massive assimilation where everyone looks the same, especially men. I’d rather be in a work environment where there’s no dress code. So long as you’re not dressed in your underwear, the company’s fine with whatever you wear. And even better if they allow more priveleges and provide nice creature comforts.
And that brings me to my experience at my last job with Discovery Bay Games. It a small game company that has produced hits like BaffleGab. Anyways, one of the great things about working for them (and it seems to be the case with a lot of smaller companies) was the culture. No dress code, take an hour lunch whenever you feel like it, free dishes/silverware and easily accessible fridge and microwave, no fucking cubicles, and dogs at work! This is the way I like it. Who cares about formalities like wearing suits? In the end, performance and execution of your duties is of upmost importance. If you dress up nicely and talk all proper-like, who the fuck cares if you’re a shitty employee who can’t perform?
Companies should really evaluate if strict dress code guidelines are really necessary…does it even impress anyone anymore to be all dressed up?
Business attire is like jazz – first learn the rules, then break them in cool ways.