Following are the specific expectations of the casual dress code for work. This dress code differentiates between manufacturing areas and office areas in the dress code.
Slacks, Pants, and Suit Pants
Manufacturing areas:
- Slacks or pants that are similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material pants, wool pants, flannel pants, jeans, bib overalls, and nice looking athletic pants are acceptable. Gauchos and capris are acceptable. Pants that are below the knee with finished edges are allowed.
- Inappropriate slacks or pants in the plant include sweatpants, exercise pants, Bermuda shorts, short shorts, shorts, leggings, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants such as people wear for biking. As a general rule, shorts or pants that are above knee length are not allowed.
Office areas:
- Slacks that are similar to Dockers and other makers of cotton or synthetic material pants, wool pants, flannel pants, and nice looking dress synthetic pants are acceptable. Dressier gauchos and capris are acceptable in the office. Pants that are below the knee with finished edges are allowed.
- Inappropriate slacks or pants include jeans (except on dress down days), sweatpants, exercise pants, Bermuda shorts, short shorts, shorts, bib overalls, leggings, and any spandex or other form-fitting pants such as people wear for biking. As a general rule, shorts or pants that are above knee length are not allowed.
Skirts, Dresses, and Skirted Suits
- Casual dresses and skirts, and skirts that are split at or below the knee are acceptable, or skirts at a length at which you can sit comfortably in public are acceptable.
- As a general rule, dresses and skirts that are above knee length and that do not allow bending are not appropriate. Short, tight skirts that ride halfway up the thigh are inappropriate for work. Mini-skirts, skorts, sun dresses, beach dresses, bathing suit cover-ups, and spaghetti-strap dresses are inappropriate.
Shirts, Tops, Blouses, and Jackets
Manufacturing areas:
- Casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tops, golf-type shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, nice looking athletic tops, and turtlenecks are acceptable attire for work.
- Inappropriate attire for work includes tank tops; midriff baring tops; shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans; halter-tops; and tops with bare shoulders.
Office areas:
- Casual shirts, dress shirts, sweaters, tops, golf-type shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, nice looking athletic tops, and turtlenecks are acceptable attire for work.
- Inappropriate attire includes tank tops; midriff baring tops; shirts with potentially offensive words, terms, logos, pictures, cartoons, or slogans; halter-tops; and tops with bare shoulders.
Shoes and Footwear
Manufacturing areas:
- Loafers, boots, dress heels below 2 inches high, athletic shoes, and leather deck shoes, as examples, are acceptable. Thongs, flip-flops, clogs, slippers, sandals, and any shoes with an open toe or open heel are not acceptable in the plant.
Office areas:
- Conservative athletic or walking shoes, loafers, clogs, sneakers, boots, flats, dress heels, and leather deck-type shoes are acceptable for work. Wearing no stockings is acceptable in warm weather. Flashy athletic shoes, thongs, flip-flops, slippers, and any shoe with an open toe are not acceptable in the office. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required in the manufacturing operation area.
General guideline:
- Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required for safety reasons in the manufacturing facility. Shoes that enclose only part of the heel or toe are not acceptable in the manufacturing facility. For safety reasons, heels over two inches high are not acceptable in the manufacturing facility.
- Shoes with a closed toe are required in the office.
Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume, and Cologne
Should be in good taste, with limited visible body piercing. Remember, that some employees are allergic to the chemicals in perfumes and make-up, so wear these substances with restraint.
Hats and Head Covering
Hats are not appropriate at work. Head Covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are allowed.
Conclusion
If clothing fails to meet these standards, as determined by the employee’s supervisor and Human Resources staff, the employee will be asked not to wear the inappropriate item to work again. If the problem persists, or is especially inappropriate, unprofessional, and/or offensive, the employee may be sent home to change clothes and will receive a verbal warning for the first offense. All other policies about personal time use will apply. Progressive disciplinary action will be applied if dress code violations continue.
Please wear clothing and accessories that will project a professional image of you and the company for both visitors and coworkers. Wear:
- Attire that is clean, safe, and in good repair.
- Clothes that are not sexually provocative.
- Clothing that does not draw undue attention to one’s self or create a distraction for other employees.
- Clothing that will not be offensive to other employees.
See the introduction to the dress code.
