Canberra - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?
Athleisure for me? I don't feel out of place, relaxed town. There is a formal dance if you want to buy tix. The embassy sells a custom Hawaiian shirt here. Probably if you're outward facing you need some office drone attire. If you want to be fashion forward, go you! I've heard Aussie public servants tend to rock the outdoorsy puffer jacket "uniform" from a local brand, Kathmandu. - May 2023
We were business casual mostly at work, and the typical dress code is pretty much the same as the US. The only time I used formal dress was for the Marine Corps Ball. - Aug 2020
Same as the USA. - May 2012
Generally just a bit less formal than the U.S. - May 2011
A suit everyday at the embassy, except Friday. - Dec 2010
Like DC. - Nov 2010
Same as working at HST! Public dress is the same as the US. - Apr 2010
Like in U.S. - Oct 2009
Buisness dress at work and casual around town. - Apr 2009
