Guayaquil - Post Report Question and Answers

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

Dress code is quite casual yet formal events are common. Ecuadorians are concerned about their appearance and often wear "good clothes" to and from work, changing into work clothes upon arrival. NICE! - Aug 2022


Standard professional dress at work. - Jun 2022


In public, casual. At work it depends on your section. - Oct 2020


Business attire in the Consulate, and presentably casual in public. Locals don't seem to be as picky about appearance as in other parts of Latin America. - Feb 2019


Shirt and tie for those who have management responsibilities. - Jun 2013


Women here like to dress up to go get groceries. Foreigners still dress down (shorts, flip-flops). - Jan 2012


casual - Jan 2012


Casual. - Aug 2011


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