Dress Code Guidance

Policy Highlight

Employees are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and to demonstrate commitment and follow-through of Advia Credit Union's brand image.

Appearance, as well as to conduct, should favorably reflect Advia Credit Union's brand and image. Dress, grooming and personal cleanliness standards also contribute to the morale of all employees and affect the business image Advia Credit Union presents to members and visitors. You should dress and groom yourself according to the requirements of your position and accepted social standards.

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Policy guidelines and style resources for men.

Policy Guidelines

These are some of the elements of Advia's Dress Code Policy for Men. You will be able to view the entire policy during your first week.

Blazer with a dress shirt and tailored pants or dress pants; tie is optional
Sweater or collared dress shirt and tailored pants or dress pants
Business suit
Men must tuck in their shirts
Men are expected to wear professional shoes or boots during regular business hours. Appropriate dress socks are required. Athletic shoes of all colors; canvas or leather tennis, gym, jogging sneakers; work/construction or combat-type boots; steel or otherwise reinforced hard-toe boots or shoes, etc., are not considered business attire and are consequently not acceptable

Style Resources

Below are links to online resources for men regarding business dress.

Policy guidelines and style resources for women.

Policy Guidelines

These are some of the elements of Advia's Dress Code Policy for Women. You will be able to view the entire policy during your first week.

Blazer with dress shirt and tailored pants or dress pants or skirt
Sweater or dress blouse with dress pants, dress capris, or skirt
Sweater and tailored or fitted dress shirts do not have to be tucked in; however, any top with tails or an unfinished hem must be tucked in (i.e., sweaters, tailored or fitted dress shirts with a squared bottom do not have to be tucked in, but any top with tails (rounded bottoms) or unfinished hems must be tucked in)
Business suit/professional dress
Women are expected to wear professional shoes, boots, or dress sandals) open-toe sandals may be worn; however, flip-flops or thong-style sandals are not allowed). Nylon or dress socks are not required but are acceptable. Athletic shoes of all colors; canvas or leather tennis, gym, jogging sneakers; work/construction or combat-type boots; steel or otherwise reinforced hard-toe boots or shoes etc., are not considered business attire and are consequently not acceptable
Jumpsuits are allowed as long as they are professional material. Anything spaghetti or halter topped would need a cardigan or blazer for the full day. And capri-length should be okay as long as it is dressy/professional material.

Style Resources

Below are links to online resources for women regarding business dress.

Additional Policy Guidelines

Visible methods of expression including tattoos on the face or neck, visible body piercings (other than in ears/nose), including tongue rings, ear gauges larger than ½ inch, and unnaturally colored hair are not allowed. A single nose piercing on the side of the nose is considered appropriate, septum piercings are still restricted. The nose piercing must be a small, simple stud; hoops or any other type of nose piercing are not allowed.
Tattoos must be appropriate and not be offensive to co-workers, team members, or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature.
Examples of inappropriate clothing includes, but is not limited to: casual attire which includes jeans or any denim clothing including colored jeans, pants that are double stitched, stretch pants, sweatshirts or sweat-suits, t-shirts, tank tops, tube or halter tops, mini-skirts, sundresses, shorts, tennis shoes, thong-style sandals, flip-flops, or hats may not be worn under any circumstances.
Every clothing style and combination that may be worn has not been anticipated. Please make sure your attire is always professional and proper according to our market position. Acceptable personal appearance is an ongoing requirement of employment with Advia Credit Union.
Questions about whether attire is appropriate should be directed to your Manager or the Human Resources Department. If in doubt about wearing any attire, refer to your manager before wearing the questionable clothing to work.

Advice

"First impressions are extremely important, especially in the business world. However, not everyone has the money to buy the latest fashions from designer stores. The good news is, designer clothes are not necessary to dress professionally. The most important thing is to present a clean cut, and professional image. And anyone can do that on a limited budget. All it takes is a little creativity."

— cashmoneylife.com/how-to-build-a-professional-wardrobe-on-a-budget/

"Don’t get too worried about judgment at the office. Your coworkers are likely concerned with themselves and their work, not what you’re wearing. If you want to be able to repeat outfits, stick with classic staple pieces.

Loud, memorable clothes – such as a leopard-print top or brightly patterned skirt – can add style to an otherwise plain outfit, but you may not feel comfortable wearing them more than once every few weeks. On the other hand, you can wear neutral pieces, like dark skirts and trousers, over and over again and no one is likely to notice."

— moneycrashers.com/work-clothes-women/

Staying within your budget.

Consignment/Thrift Stores

There's no need to spend a lot of money to dress appropriately for the workplace. It may take time to look through all the racks, but you can be rewarded with great wardrobe pieces for a fraction of the price of new. Along with the resources below, doing a web search for "local second hand stores" could yield additional resources.

Online Bargain Shopping

The most important things to remember when shopping online are to know your measurements, ask clarifying questions of the seller, and understand that the pieces you buy may need some tailoring to fit correctly. And, of course, make sure it is professional and fits in the dress code! This website has great advice for taking your measurements.