How do Torontonians feel about hoodies in the office? Not awesome. We conducted a highly scientific survey of 62 people to find out what they think about dressing for work.
What is your go-to office look?
“An up-to-date fitted suit with a pocket square. Socks are also very important: Go bold.”
—Marc, 29, mutual-fund wholesaler
“A fitted, knee-length dress with accessories and really nice heels—maybe stillettos.”
—Malathy, 34, business consultant
“I wear a lot of pant suits.”
—Gail, age withheld, teacher
“Jeans, chambray shirt, and a blazer.”
—Alison, 21, sales associate
How often do you wear a suit to work?
Go-to office look: “Professonal and preppy.” —Derrick, 39, accounts receivable clerk
How would you describe the dress code at your office?
Strict…………………………………………………………….18%
Business casual……………………………………………….50%
You can wear whatever you want, within reason………20%
100 per cent non-existent…………………………………….2%
We wear uniforms…………………………………………….10%
What do you wish you could wear to work so you’d be more comfortable?
“When I’m in a clinical setting, I have to wear dress pants, but I wish I could wear my Lululemons.”
—Heather, 25, kinesiologist
“I’m dreaming of a nice, comfortable pump for dressy occasions, instead of military boots.”
—Leslie, 19, military private
“I usually wear jeans and steel-toed shoes, so I wish I could wear better clothes.”
—Chris, 21, unemployed construction worker
Go-to office look: “A skirt with a blazer. I don’t like wearing pants.” —Andrea, 26, analyst
Do you wear work clothes during off-hours?
Has a boss or co-worker ever commented on your outfit?
Yes, they complimented me………………………………………66%
Yes, they told me it was ugly or inappropriate for work…….10%
No…………………………………………………………………….24%
What’s worse for the office…
Go-to office look: “I wear a full suit with a pocket square every day.” —Aviel, 28, real-estate finance
Fess up: What’s the worst thing you’ve ever worn to work?
“I’m always dressed impeccably for the office.”
—Mark, 33, VP of a financial communications firm
“Once I didn’t realize my dress was see-through.”
—Andrea, 26, analyst
“For a time, I wore a forest-green suit. I look at it now and think, ‘Oh, god!’”
—Peter, 48, lawyer
“A backless dress and open-toed shoes.”
—Julia, 27, logistics
“A pair of suede fitted pants. They fit too tightly in the wrong places.”
—Malathy, 34, business consultant
May We Suggest…
Men’s Workwear
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