With the resurgence of return-to-office mandates, federal employees are adapting to a conservative dress code that stifles personal expression. Driven by a more formal workplace environment, stylists highlight a lack of variety in office wear, describing it as 'funeral director chic.' Recommendations include simple suits and understated accessories, steering clear of casual styles. Amidst the return to in-person work, federal workers struggle to balance regulations with personal style, contrasting their experience with corporate America, which offers more wardrobe flexibility.
"There is almost zero latitude for personal style in federal government jobs. I think this is where sort of DC gets its reputation for being really boring sartorially."
"It's certainly not about originality. However, you're not going to see jeans and hoodies at a government office."
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