Private Dress Code Check-In

Use this template for a discreet, respectful one-to-one message when an employee’s attire needs a simple dress code reminder.

Subject line options

Quick check-in

Dress code clarification

A quick private note

Email template

Hi [Employee Name],

I wanted to send you a quick private note about our dress code expectations. I appreciate the professionalism you bring to your work, and I want to address this directly and respectfully.

I noticed [specific item or issue, such as attire today did not align with our guideline on closed-toe shoes or client-facing dress]. Going forward, please make sure your workplace attire follows [company or team dress code expectation].

This is just a reminder, and my goal is to keep the conversation clear, private, and constructive rather than make it a bigger issue.

If there’s anything I should be aware of, or if you have questions about what’s appropriate, please feel free to speak with me privately.

Thanks for your understanding, and I appreciate your attention to this. Best, [Manager Name]

Optional specific wording

For footwear: I noticed your footwear today did not align with our closed-toe shoe guideline for safety and workplace consistency.

For client-facing attire: I noticed your attire today was more casual than our standard for client-facing days.

For policy clarification: Please use the dress code guide as the reference, and let me know if any part of it is unclear.

Manager reminder

Keep the message factual, brief, and private. Focus on the specific dress code expectation rather than the employee’s appearance, and invite a confidential conversation if there may be a personal, medical, cultural, or practical consideration involved.

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