Instead of 27 specific prohibitions, use this three-tiered system:
If you believe you are a victim of a frivolous dress order, do not show up in a clown suit (yet). Follow this strategic path. Frivolous Dress Order
Use the company ethics hotline or grievance procedure. Note that the dress order creates a hostile environment. Instead of 27 specific prohibitions, use this three-tiered
The pandemic killed the frivolous dress order for millions of remote workers. Why wear a tie on a Zoom call when your client can only see your collarbone? As of 2025, the trend is toward "dress for your day"—meaning jeans and hoodies unless you have a client meeting. Note that the dress order creates a hostile environment
However, in retail, hospitality, and corporate offices, the battle continues. Gen Z employees are fighting back against "quiet frivolity"—the unspoken rule that women must dye their grey hair or that men cannot wear shorts in a 90-degree warehouse.