Business as casual, it seems!
Deccan ChronicleWorkspaces function with a mandatory dress code for Bengaluru’s young professionals. The overall idea as we understand is to stay presentable as Vineeth Thomas, a support technician says, “My firm utilises several standards of dressing that ranges from relaxed casual to business professional attire.” Sulekha Nambiar, an HR professional says, “It important to wear clothes that are suitable for the working environment, which translates into formal long sleeved shirts, pants, long kurtis and leggings.” Friday being the last working day for most is understood as a day when casuals are worn. Sulekha says, “Formal dress codes are imposed as it exudes sophistication rather than a jeans and tee”. “I spend anywhere between Rs 4,000 and Rs 6,000 when I shop for office wear.” Dressing well goes beyond the job demands and becomes a personal choice. Personally, I feel that ethnic wear is more comfortable as Western formals means using a shirt, pants and belt which is not the easiest available choice.” For some, what they wear reflects how they feel as Vineeth says, “I feel more relaxed when I wear my favourite jeans with a casual shirt.
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