Think Canadians are 'suiting' up for work? Think again. The Dockers 2002 Style Survey of 1,000 Canadians found only 7% of working men typically wear a suit and tie to work and nearly 60% of them believe they don't need to wear a suit and tie in order to look professional.

Although many people may think the current economical situation is shifting the workplace dress code back to corporate suits and ties, this trend isn't happening.

Only 1% of working men say their company has returned to wearing a suit and tie over the last year.

"The return of the suit doesn't seem to be happening as many anticipated," said Yvonne Diesing, Dockers brand manager.

"We asked Canadians directly and they told us they can still attain that corporate feeling without the suit. The attitude towards business casual is changing as more people begin to realize that business casual is a versatile, comfortable and acceptable solution.

While a healthy salary and benefit package are always key features for job seekers, survey results discovered a business casual dress environment is another compelling perk for 54% of working Canadians.

More than half of working respondents believe morale is higher at the office when people get to wear business casual clothing instead of a traditional suit. "If morale is up, productivity goes up and everyone is happy," added Diesing. "Business casual provides a win-win situation for both the employer and the employees in the work place."

The evolution of business casual has always been about appropriate dress in a business environment, providing a professional look while maintaining comfort and versatility. Once synonymous with golf shirts and khaki pants, business casual is now evolving into a much broader range of clothing options.

For 68% of working Canadians, a business casual wardrobe has more versatility than traditional suits.

The Dockers Style Survey also shows 66% believe a business casual wardrobe is versatile enough to take them from the office into their everyday, non-work activities.



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