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Dress for Your Day: Blue's Dress Code Policy

Written by Nancy Rife | Feb 10, 2023 7:27:00 PM

At Blue, our culture drives our success, which is why we have implemented a "Dress For Your Day" dress code. This allows our employees to choose the appropriate attire for the business of each workday.

We want employees to be comfortable at work. We ask that everyone use good judgment as to what represents the organization and that it remains in line with who we are culturally.

What Does Dress for Your Day Mean?

Dress For Your Day is a concept that allows you to wear the type of clothes that reflect what you'll be doing on any given day.

For example, if you have a big day where you will be meeting with clients, you might wear something a bit more business formal like a dress or a suit.

If your day is more low-key with only internal meetings, jeans and a nice polo or a sweater might be the answer.

If you prefer business attire, don’t worry. You can dress up whenever you choose! Dress for Your Day is all about appropriately showing individuality, but never forgetting you represent Blue.

All clothing should fit appropriately and should not be excessively tight or revealing.  

Client-Facing Dress Guidelines

Individuals attending meeting with clients, prospective clients or networking with professionals either in or outside of the office are expected to follow Professional Dress or (at a minimum) Business Casual guidelines. 

The Professional Dress guidelines require dress pants, a jacket or suit for men and women.  Women may elect to wear a skirt or dress.  

Business Casual is less formal than 'Professional Dress' and excludes wearing jeans, skorts, capris and athletic shoes. 

Whether dressing in Professional Dress or Business Casual, all clothing should be clean, pressed, and be paired with appropriate accessories.  Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to others is unacceptable. 

Non-Client Facing Dress Guidelines

Individuals working in the office who do not anticipate having any in-person meetings with outside parties are expected to follow theses guidelines:

Appropriate
Inappropriate

Slacks

  • Khakis or corduroys
  • Jeans: clean, no rips, tears or fraying
  • Skorts
  • Capris
  • Sweatpants, leggings, exercise wear
  • Shorts, low-rise or hip-hugger pants or jeans

Shirts

  • Polo collar knit or golf button-down shirts
  • Oxford shirts
  • Professional logo-wear shirts
  • Turtlenecks
  • Blazers or sport coats
  • Jackets or sweaters
  • Shirts with writing (other than professional logo)
  • T-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts
  • Beachwear
  • Tank tops
  • Exercise wear
  • Crop tops, clothing showing midriffs, spaghetti straps

Shoes / Hats

  • Boating or deck shoes, moccasins
  • Casual, low-heel open-back shoes  (e.g. mules, sling backs)
  • Appropriate sandals/open-toe shoes
  • Athletic shoes in good condition
  • Appropriate, well-kept boots
  • Flip-flops, Croc-like sandals
    Torn or dirty shoes of any kind
  • Slippers
  • Ball caps

Remote Work Attire

At minimum, individuals who are working remote should adhere to the Client-Facing or Non-Client Facing Dress Guidelines from the waist up depending on who they might interact with throughout the day on Zoom or other visual platforms. 

Even while working from home or working remote, remember you leave an impression – make it a positive one!

EXCEPTIONS TO THE DRESS CODE:

Carmel: No athletic shoes. Shirts should be tucked in.

Southern IN:  Shorts (appropriate length) are allowed.  Blue logo T-shirts are also allowed.