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RE comments like this: The idea that the clothes someone wears tells you anything about their knowledge or skills is archaic to the point of being absurd.

It's interesting to me that nobody has mentioned the psychological effect that putting on work clothes has on work productivity. There is research that suggests a link between how we dress and self-perception, which could translate into productivity/focus at work. There's also the subconscious effect that your dress has on other people, which would influence the work environment as a whole. If you go to a meeting with your lawyer and it looks like he just rolled out of bed, do you think the same of him as someone who was more put-together? Many of you probably think you are "above" such prejudice but some research would say your subconscious thinks otherwise! It's the same as advertising and other subconscious forces we may feel we are able to resist.

Not saying everyone should be showing up in a suit and tie to work; it's just another side to the coin.

by MLD on Jun 21, 2012 1:33 pm • link • report

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