Bridgetown - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?

Business attire at the Embassy. Outside of work anything goes and vacation wear is most common. - Aug 2019


Work is business attire or business casual, depending on your section. You'll need a tux/formal for the Marine Corps Ball and other events throughout the year. - Jul 2016


business casual - Nov 2011


Professional dress code at work. - Jun 2011


Barbadians are a bit more formal than Americans. Business dress tends towards suit and tie for men, business dresses or suit for women. Casual shorts and t-shirts are common for shopping and errands, but swimsuits are bad form anywhere but the beach. Embassy is largely business casual, except for meetings or events when traditional business attire is expected. - Dec 2010


Fairly formal. - Feb 2010


Relax. - Jan 2009


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