What to wear

When in a Crowe office performing day-to-day work that does not include face-to-face interaction with an external client, we believe allowing people to dress casually (including wearing jeans) will create a more relaxed, engaged and productive environment. As such, the standard firmwide policy is workplace casual when working in a Crowe office, meaning jeans are acceptable unless otherwise outlined in this policy. Certain teams may require a more professional level of dress in the office based on the specific nature of their practice or work. However, every effort will be made to support workplace casual attire when and where possible, with few exceptions.

What to wear philosphy

• What is my schedule today? What is the nature of my work expected to include?
• Will I be interacting directly with external clients or prospects?
• Am I waiting on a response from a client that may result into an impromptu in-person meeting?
• Does the nature of my work today include the possibility of meetings with clients or prospects, particularly on short notice (lunch meetings, clients stopping by, etc.)?

If you answer “yes” to any of the last three questions on this list, wearing workplace casual attire, such as jeans, would not be appropriate that day.

If you wear jeans to work on a day when an unexpected meeting or professional networking event comes up, you must be prepared to change your attire as needed. For example, you could keep relaxed or formal business attire in the office so that you can quickly change attire in order to meet those commitments. If in doubt about what to wear or if you do not have a place to store extra attire when in the office, dress as if you are going to meet with an external client.

Client/prospect location: When at a client or prospect site, your attire should reflect the dress policy of the client/prospect (likely requiring formal or relaxed business attire).

Traveling on firm business: Traveling on firm business, including exhibiting at trade shows, participating in conferences and representing the firm in the business community, may also require different decisions about attire. Your attire should match the expectations for the setting and follow the guidelines provided by the meeting or event organizers. While traveling, or en route to your destination, workplace casual attire is generally acceptable unless you believe interaction with external clients/prospects is likely.

International travel: When traveling internationally as a representative of the firm, it’s important for you to research and respect customs and expectations for dress/attire for your destination country, as it may differ from the standards typically observed in your home country.

If you have further questions regarding the firm’s dress policy, please discuss with your coach or Human Resources.