The business suit could be facing extinction in offices because of the rise of "smart casual" dress codes. A poll of business leaders concluded that just one in four office workers – 24 per cent – is required to wear a suit at all times. The finding represents a sharp shift in attitudes from a similar survey four years ago, when 37 per cent of companies expected staff to wear suits. The study found that more than half of employers now allow staff to wear less formal attire to the office on a daily basis, with a suit required only for meetings. However, the workers themselves were sceptical, with two thirds of those who are allowed to dress down at work disagreeing with the idea.
The Telegraph