For as long as anyone can remember, people have judged and judged others on various things, including appearance. Appearance says a lot about who we are individually and collectively. Contrary to popular belief, the way we dress or present ourselves conveys who we are and how we could be, regardless of whether it is correct or not. Appearance can be just as important as on-the-job knowledge when it comes to the workplace. Every day we are told to dress the part, to convey the right message, but what part exactly are we dressing for and what are we trying to convey? This idea is often confusing as jobs these days are becoming more lenient with what is tolerated or acceptable for workplace dress codes. Things that were once never seen in the workplace (such as cleavage/chest, stomach, thighs, underwear, tattoos, piercings, hairstyles, and unnatural hair colors) are now seen in the workplace (Gavzer, 2008). But what do they convey? Do they really reflect the ideas of the company mission? Unlikely; but at the moment it seems that these acceptances are here to stay for a while. Nowadays, it seems like professional attire has gone "out the window" and business casual attire seems to have replaced it. In the past, more people were likely to dress conservatively or more professionally; this means dressing conservatively. For some, dressing this way gives the impression of being trustworthy and trustworthy. Exudes an atmosphere of competence and trust (Gavzer, 2008). It can convey consistency, commitment, value and feeling proud to be part of your organization (Hanley, 2009). Finally, it gives a sense of warmth, intelligence and ability to relate to others. Poor... middle of paper... how much would it be for those same items to wear in the workplace. They were also asked questions about preferences in relation to men and women about how much they agreed or disagreed with the different views of clothing. It is hypothesized that there will be a significant difference in the clothing items worn by different generations. Younger generations will be more likely to wear less traditional clothing than older generations did when they were their age. It is also hypothesized that older men would have a more traditional view of what is appropriate for men to wear and that older women would have a more traditional view of what is appropriate for women to wear. Finally, it was hypothesized that younger generations would rate less conservative clothing items as more likely to be worn and more appropriate to wear in the workplace than older generations..