Guidelines The Company encourages employees to use their best judgment when it comes to selecting work attire, including garments that fit appropriately and maintain a high level of professionalism. I feel my temples pulsing as we maintain eye contact. WebThis advice is for employers and employees on dress codes in the workplace. Any suggestions? Serious shoppers are defecting to the increasingly glamorous Selfridges. I stomp past in boots; people are confused. If so, email whatson@mylondon.news or lea.seeberg@reachplc.com, All the hilarious things we overheard in Selfridges, from borrowing 10k for a shopping spree to bizarre complaints, 'I compared McDonald's coffee to Harrods' 6.15 cup and I barely noticed any difference', All the hilarious things we overheard in Liberty department store, from wanting more expensive items to rat lovers. Reporter Lea Dzifa Seeberg chose to dress down for her trip to the pricey London store - here's what happened. Visible tattoos and clothing that contain objectionable language or designs are not permitted.". Bare midriff, baggy trousers, trainers and unkept hair - not very Harrods (Image: Lea Dzifa Seeberg) Or so I thought - when I smugly rocked up to the entrance I Want the best food, film, music, arts and culture news in London sent straight to your inbox? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. I walk through, confidently. Verify your email to use filters. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Map updates are paused. "Smart" means jacket and probably a tie". The only answer must surely be to beef up the dress code and exclude time-wasters once and for all. Harrods can be strict about these kinds of things. Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. Fading pop stars, predictably, used the code as a mechanism for getting their pictures in the paper. The policy wasn't enforced until last August, when, after being spotted by a senior manager, she was sent home. In 2011 the extraordinary and surely outdated dress codes operated by Harrods department store have been highlighted by a complaint brought by former employee Melanie Stark. Mortified Londoners just cannot get over being refused entry to a mere shop. They are not authored by Glassdoor. For more information about our departments, restaurants and services please see our floor maps below or browse our brands using the AZ directory. I don't care, because where I'm going, there are no rules. Pair your jeans with dress shoes, throw a sport coat over a regular button down, add some nicer shirts or pants to pair with your regular clothes. Verify your email to use filters. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone wearing attire that we consider inappropriate. 3. No not that I know of. We had been hoofing it round London all day and nobody batted an eyelid when we rolled up in jeans and battered walking shoes. Men, on the other hand, can be punished for "indecency," such as attending a fashion show and wearing make-up. But it wasnt always that way. Wardrobe stylist Jessica Cadmus believes the shift had to do with talent retention. While Liz Jones is full-on crackers to assert that a woman without makeup is derelict in her duty to "improve what nature bestowed," Stark was mighty lucky to skate by for five years without a hint of Harrods-imposed mascara. It's reasonable to expect and enforce a code of dress for a business that deals with the public. "Are those," he says under his breath. Verify your email to use filters. In fact, some would even go so far as to say that the dress code is a tool for brand management, since it has The biggest change I saw at Harrods is they were telling people they must carry their backpacks in their hand on not on their backs but I did see a fair amount of "torn" jeans but that's the fashion for younger people right now. And have you ever tried buying a McDonald's with no shirt on? I stop. 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But just because a workplace rule is stupid, it doesn't mean you get to break it. 1. They are not authored by Glassdoor. Couldn't agree more; you could barely see my nipples in this one. In a 2021 survey by Captivate, 53% of business professionals from 501 white-collar jobs in the U.S. said their work attire has become more relaxed after pandemic lockdowns. The doorman indeed asked us to hold our backpacks in our hands and not on our backs. Sometimes I just add a scarf to the basic pants and shell/t-shirt. Distinctly "wizard" and "dope", I say. - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Area, Long retail working hours- difficult to juggle. Under his business savvy son, the shop evolved into a thriving retail space selling medicines, perfumes, stationery - and, like their original shop, fruits and vegetables. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. 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A free inside look at company reviews and salaries posted anonymously by employees. Have a great trip! Reader, if you remember anything from today, it's that Harrods discriminates against cyber goths. Your dad dresses like a mod, in that he occasionally wears a collared shirt. How did he manage that? The question is has Harrods gone far enough? Sumptuous displays and some striking refurbishment meant that everyone wanted to have a look around, but that was often all they wanted. Melanie Stark worked for nearly five years as a sales assistant in the HMV music shop of Harrods. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Windy, I wore jeans, nike jogging shoes, and a Columbia sport shirt to tea at Harrods and also up the street at another tea. Walking away, my heart whistles like a steam train. Black Friday through New Years Day annually. If you have a nice clean pair of jeans or slacks and a sweater on I'm sure that you will be permitted in. For restaurants, this code dictates the preferred attire for both the kitchen, or back-of-house (BoH) staff, as well as your host stand, servers, and front-of-house (FoH) staff. I wanted to see which subcultures Harrods would discriminate against: Mods? He says he can wait, but eventually I manage to persuade him to just put one aside for me. Its rapid rise to the upper echelons of society is credited to the takeover of the shop by Charles Digby Harrod, whose father was the original founder of Harrods. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images). You just need to look neat. I say this as The Rough Guide to Britian published in 2002 says no shorts, ripped jeans, vest t-shirts or backbacks! All attire should be clean and in good shape, any attire with rips, tears or holes will not be tolerated. And I quickly discovered the so-called dress code was clearly not an issue here. You are not allowed in dressed like that. People walk past, but he doesn't give a shit. "Of course." It's the most famous luxury department store in the world. So what's smart dress? Proper attire, including tops and Approaching the door, I brace myself. Windy- Smart dressing is not what it used to be in London. The Union Jack flag flying at half mast over the Harrods store in London after the death of the owner's son Dodi Al Fayed and Princess Diana, 31st August 1997. Having problems? Windy, I too am planning on attending high tea at Harrods on 25 August and am a little nervous about the "smart" dress code. Don't worry too much, be clean and neat and darker colors are better. Now he's eating wheat germ and tempeh, and entering conversations he's convinced he's a part of. I people dressed a little better to see "Twelvth Night" than I did "Billy Elliot" or "The Lion King.". I'm gobsmacked. I feel sweat on my back. Result: PASSED Copyright 2008-2023, Glassdoor, Inc. "Glassdoor" and logo are registered trademarks of Glassdoor, Inc. There are still some fashionable shoppers skulking around on the top floors, but they're being vastly overshadowed by window-shoppers. Having problems? We attended tea at Harrods with all of us in jeans and boots, no sneakers and as stated by another poster, black is always in and scarves are great accessories to dress up an outfit. "I wanna see the most far out material you've got here.". 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