Dress and appearance policy template

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Use this model dress and appearance policy to make it easy for employees to know what is appropriate to wear to work.

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  • UK-specific accuracy.
  • 541 words over 2 pages.
  • Last updated 08/11/2022.
  • Format: Word / plain text / email.
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Dress and appearance policy

1   Overview

1.1   The Company wishes to portray a professional business image to its clients and customers. As a result, the Company operates minimum standards of dress and appearance, which requires employees to dress in a manner that is suitable and appropriate to the Company's business.

2   Scope

2.1   This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].

3   General principles

3.1   All employees are required to be neat, clean, well-groomed and presentable whilst at work, whether working on the Company's premises or elsewhere on Company business.

[You will be required to wear a staff uniform consisting of [insert details] which the Company will provide. The Company will provide you with [insert number] sets of uniform in your size and you will be responsible for its laundry. On the termination of your employment, you will be required to return your uniform on your last day of work. If you fail to do so, you agree that the Company shall be entitled to deduct a sum equal to the second-hand

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Dress and appearance policy template

A dress code can also help companies to be sure employees are presenting themselves well in meetings and interactions with clients and customers.

Practical application of a Dress and appearance policy template


  • Issue the Dress and appearance policy template during onboarding / after changes / planned refresher.
  • Send it to appropriate internal recipients such as employees, workers, contractors etc. and request confirmation that is has been read and understood.
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Frequently Asked Questions about a Dress and appearance policy template

  1. Can I use this template in my small business?

    Yes. The Dress and appearance policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.

  2. Is the Dress and appearance policy template compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

    Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.

  3. Can I customise it for my organisation?

    Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

  4. Do I get instant access?

    Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

  5. What if I need more help, not just this template?

    If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

  6. Why should I use this, and not AI to generate this template?

    The risk of using a free AI-generated template 'without review' includes your legal exposure, missing context, and no awareness of the wider process. Purchasing from us mitigates that risk.