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| 22 August, 2021, 11:47 AM IST | E-Paper
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    Formal work wear gets a memo: More casuals, please

    Another reason why formalwear isn’t out completely is because bosses missed suiting up during the lockdown and the chance to dust off their favourite jackets is something to look forward to, and a call to normalcy.

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    The formerly formal wearers are now opting for a “if the meeting calls for it” approach.

    In a sea of suits, the sneaker used to stand out. Not anymore. As corporates return to office, a new wave of dressing is here: More casual, on occasion. After a year-and-ahalf of working from home, when collared shirts and joggers were the go-to Zoom look, the formerly formal wearers are now opting for a “if the meeting calls for it” approach to buttoning up. Gautam Hari Singhania, CMD, Raymond Ltd, says he’s been wearing “way more casual
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