On Thursday, questions about the dress code for pages, the young political appointees who run errands for legislators, raised debate at the State House. The House clerk s office issued a memo reminding pages not to wear blouses showing cleavage or skirts more than 4 inches above the knee. But professionals at Columbia businesses don t see serious clothing conflicts in their offices.
People tend to regulate themselves.
She said employees follow a casual dress code, which allows pants, nice skirts, sandals and capri pants. And, aside from the capri pants, that seems to be the standard around town. That policy welcomes shirts with collars, dress shirts or pants, skorts and longer walking shorts. It discourages casual or athletic shoes or sandals, short skirts worn without hosiery and worn or faded jeans. A similar policy exists for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina.