Employees generally have the right to choose their work clothes, with one key condition: they must be "decent." Arriving at a bank counter in sweatpants? Your boss can discipline you or even dismiss you. However, as long as your outfit doesn't harm the business, you're free to dress comfortably.
Under the French Labor Code, employers can mandate specific dress, hairstyles, or makeup if justified by the job. Think Sephora staff needing a touch of makeup or Dessange stylists with neat hair—it's practical. Hotels and event hosting often require uniforms. These rules must be detailed in internal regulations, collective agreements, or your contract. Refusing? It could lead to dismissal for serious misconduct.
For uniforms—logoed items or those sold on-site—your employer provides them. Otherwise, you're on your own, like grabbing a basic black skirt from H&M. Bosses can't demand outfits that break the bank.
