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When it comes to office-appropriate clothing, there’s been a marked shift from business casual to just plain comfortable.
Even as employees return to professional workplaces, their clothes are now reflecting years of more relaxed working environments. And as employees have proven they can be productive and successful no matter what they’re wearing, it’s less likely they’ll be donning stuffy suits or constricting clothing just to appear professional.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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