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Wake Forest University’s new director of Human Resources, Mike Tesh, sent out the below e-mail today–to staff only, not faculty. To my knowledge the University has not previously had a dress code:

The following guidelines are applicable for the summer, Commencement through
August 20th. 

University casual dress is defined as business casual and would include:

Men: slacks and collared shirts

Women: pants, dress shorts, shirts/blouse, skirts and dresses

What university/business casual does not include:

- Denim shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, halter tops, low-cut tops
(revealing), midriff shirts, tank tops (unless under a jacket or blouse), or
tops with spaghetti straps.

- Blue jeans, sweatpants, warm-ups, mini-skirts, shorts, bottoms that are
frayed, fringed or tattered.

- Footwear: flip flops or tennis shoes

Attire at off-sites should reflect the guidelines identified above. In many
instances, off-sites include interaction where the participants represent
the university. As a result, be prepared to attend external events in
business attire as the function dictates.

A good rule of thumb is that if you would wear it to an outdoor activity,
such as a trip to the beach, or if you wonder if your attire is appropriate,
choose something else to wear to work.