A STUDY ON WORKPLACE ATTIRE IN INDIAN CORPORATE

The way you look directly affects the way you think, feel, and act . . . . When you dress
down, you sit down—the couch potato trend. Manners break down, you begin to feel down,
and you’re not as effective” (Kaplan-Leiserson, 2000, p. 39) . Clothing or attire conveys a
message, which is unconsciously yet immediately picked up by people ones meet. Society’s
standards (or lack thereof) regarding clothing and grooming have certainly changed over the
last 50 years.

For some employees, personal appearance ― including hairstyles, jewellery, tattoos,

piercings, and head coverings as well as clothing ― is a form of self-expression. Religious
mandates can also affect an employee’s appearance. Despite this more objective approach to
the whole issue of casual business dress, there are those who feel that the change has been for
a variety of subjective reasons. “Casual dressing may be the result of two distinct trends: a
return to elegance as a way of conveying professionalism, and a loosening up of formal dress
codes, as demonstrated by casual Fridays and dress-down days”

In India Business casual Attire for women wear simple and printed cotton sari in daily wear
especially during the summer season. Cotton saris are soft, comfortable and easily
manageable and relax. The sari, which is arguably the most beautiful style of dress in the
world, is the most common form of women’s clothing; it’s worn almost everywhere in India,
although it’s wrapped in different ways according to local custom. Saris are comfortable and
easy to wear once get used to them.

Indian Formals for Women

 Deep colour saris, preferably cotton saris.

 Well-fitted salwar-suits with dupatta.
 Loose fitting kurtas, preferably collared, without dupattas
 Avoid plunging necklines and fancy neck-patterns on blouses and kurtas.
 Sleeveless attires allowed but not straps.
 Firm-fitted sandals to avoid the noise on office floor.