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Originally Posted by limey

When I worked in The City (financial district of London) I and my colleagues loathed the introduction of "dress down Friday" when we were told we could wear "smart casual" clothes to work. None of us had "smart casual" so almost everyone (especially the guys, as it happens), went out and bought special clothes for Fridays. Me? I just ignored it and wore the usual smart stuff. My home clothes (jeans, T shirts, scruffy sweaters) were a long, Long, LONG way from what I wore to the office (skirt suits, heels, statement jewellery items) and was not going to pay out extra money for clothes to be worn one day of the week only.

I am being lent on to buy a Halloween costume that will be worn five times in total. I might try that clothing allowance line. At least it will get a laugh.