[Not dressing appropriately] can actually impede your career growth. You could have very talented people in terms of how they perform their job, but if they can't be presented to the client, they won't be given the opportunity. The client makes their impression on the type of work the company provides based on how the people representing the company look. |
Dressing business casual or for casual Friday does not mean you can just roll out of bed or wear what you wore Thursday night. If it's something you would wear out at night, then I don't recommend wearing it to work. |