Title: Business Dress Code in Finland
Course: Study PrepProg Multicultural Workplace > Section: 10 Dress code and body language

Business Dress Code in Finland

Business Dress Code in Finland

Business Dress Code in Finland

The Finns' business style is quite discreet. Different styles and formalities can be observed, but all are characterized by the desire to be seen as modest. The workplace may have written or unwritten rules about the dress code.

Depending on the workplace and industry, men may wear sports jackets and trousers in offices, which are often muted or pastel, or dark suits, or something in between. Women often wear trousers and neat blouses. Casual accessories such as jeans and T-shirts are seen in many high-tech industries.

Be aware of changes in Finland's climate: it is warm in the summer, but freezing in the winter. Take many layers of warm clothes in the winter – it's cold outside, but sometimes in the summer it can be very hot in the office. Hats, scarves, gloves and rubber-soled shoes are recommended during the winter months.

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This country-specific business culture profile was originally written by Keith Warburton. Read to original version here.