It's casual Friday, but you are meeting with an important client. How do you dress?
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As you would normally on Friday, as the concept of casual Friday is well understood
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A bit nicer than you would normally on Friday, but not in anything special
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Appropriate for a business meeting
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You don't give much thought to your dress at all and get dressed quickly and simply
Dress appropriately for a business meeting regardless of it being casual Friday. The client meeting takes precedence over casual office norms, and professional attire shows respect for the client and the occasion. Your appearance reflects your professionalism and the importance you place on the meeting.
Casual Friday policies are meant for internal office culture, not for occasions involving external stakeholders, so meeting an important client calls for standard business attire regardless of the day. Dressing only slightly nicer than usual casual wear still risks looking underdressed and unprofessional in front of a client.