Baghdad - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?
Same as Washington. - Apr 2019
Depends on your job/section. Ranges from cargo pants to suits. Ask whomever you are replacing. - Jul 2018
Cargo pants and a collared shirt will get you through nearly every day here. When you want to dress it up, take off the ball cap. - Jan 2016
Business casual to business professional to jeans…it all depends on what section you work in! - Feb 2014
At work, the same as any at Embassy/USAID Mission. In public, for men it's the same. Women: Iraq is not as conservative about dressing as some other Middle Eastern/Muslim countries, but don't wear your V-necks out to meetings with Iraqis. - Jan 2013
As stated before...it is looking more like a real embassy. It probably will continue down this path, given that the embassy will be the only show in town shortly. - Nov 2011
Some people dress like it's a real embassy - ties, suit coats, dresses, high heels. One caveat: ladies, (and I am one) DON'T wear high heels. Do not wear shoes you can't run in. And you will need to run when the Duck and Cover goes off. - Sep 2010
Business casual for work, casual in public. - Aug 2008
