I started a new job a few weeks ago. It's a back office position at a large local credit union.
I'm really happy to be there and want to continue making good impressions but I'm a bit conflicted by the dress code. I came from a very traditional banking background at a branch where it was suit and tie everyday. The dress attire of my colleagues at work now seem to be very different and I'm a bit unsure what to do. I read over the official policy very carefully and it clearly says that employees in our position should be wearing business casual specifically with slacks and appropiate shoes.
What I see strays very far from that. Almost all of the guys wear some kind of casual jean, more or less casual shirt and sometimes t-shirt with sweater over it, not tucked, no belt etc. The women basically wear the same level of attire. For the moment I've continued to wear my dress slacks, dress shirt, tucked with belt and oxfords, no tie, and gel in my hair. It's what I'm use to and technically requested. Ironically, the problem is I'm beginning to feel out of place seeing that I'm much more formally dressed and a few of my co workers have made some passing remarks about me not needing to "dress up." My supervisor dresses a little bit better but still more toward casual. Our department manager dresses more on the business casual side.
I'm just not sure if it's more important to adhere to the official policy or to dress down to "fit in." Frankly I like being a bit more dressed up because I think it contributes to the work attitude. It's a little different getting use to everyone's really laid back attitude. I think I am still fitting in otherwise as I am finding some ways to connect to people in my department and also with some former co workers at my old job who are working with me now. What do you all think I should do?