The Origins of Casual Friday

Casual Friday is a popular event in both America and Canada. It is also known as “Dress-down Friday” or “casual day.” This custom is basically the act of dressing down every Friday in the workplace. No heels, no ties, no pant suits, no collared shirts, no body kits. Some offices even have themed down day, such as Sports day or Christmas apparel. Typically, jeans, T-shirts, hoodies, and sneakers are allowed on casual Fridays. However, some offices are a bit more uptight and they require a “business casual” or what they call “smart …

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