Professional Characteristics Communicated By Formal Versus Casual Workplace Attire
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1080569909340682
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Cardon, Peter W. and Ephraim A. Okoro
Business Communication Quarterly
2009

Abstract:

In this article, we describe ongoing research about the professional characteristics projected by formal versus casual workplace attire. We also describe our research about preferences for company norms and standards regarding typical workplace attire.