Bryant University. The Character of Success

Business Casual Dress Policy Guidelines

It is important to set an example for our students of appropriate business attire - whether it be the professional business style expected of a representative of Bryant University during the academic year or "business casual" clothing that can be worn during designated "casual dress" periods.

Guidelines

Men

Standard Business Attire Business Casual Attire
Business Suits
Collared Shirts and ties with sport coats and dress pants
Business socks and shoes 		Casual Slacks
Polo Shirts/Collared Shirts
Business casual footwear with socks

Women

Standard Business Attire Business Casual Attire
Business Suits
Dresses, blouses/sweaters and skirts
Sheer or opaque stockings
Business Shoes 		Casual Slacks
Polo Shirts/Collared Shirts
Divided Skirts (knee length), casual dresses, skirts & blouses/sweaters
Dress Sandals or other business casual footwear

Unacceptable Attire

  • Jeans
  • Workout clothing/sweatsuits
  • Sneakers, athletic shoes, or flip flops
  • Stretch or spandex-type clothing
  • Graphic T-shirts
  • Mini-skirts
  • Tanks tops for men
  • Shorts
  • Halter, tube, or cropped tank tops

NOTE: For some individuals there may be times when more formal business attire will be appropriate. We trust that you will use good judgment as to when it is appropriate to dress casually and how to balance your choice of casual business wear with the image of Bryant University portrayed to its constituencies. Please ask your supervisor about choices of casual dress that may be questionable, since supervisors have an obligation and a responsibility to provide feedback to individuals who are inappropriately dressed.

Business Casual Dress Periods

While Fridays during the academic year are designated "business casual", there will be other designated periods when business casual may be worn. The following periods will be designated a "business casual" period:

  • Winter Break: December 20, 2010 through January 21, 2011
  • Spring Break: March 7 through March 11, 2011
  • Summer: May 31 through September 2, 2011