And there is a sort of uniform for IT support people, a uniform for Roadies (music or cycling) etc etc…
So let’s get past the “I’m not going to do what the man says… I’m an individual… I don’t conform… ” schtick which is usually said by people wearing jeans, like every other individual… 🙄
I get to wear what I want at work. Sometimes a suit, or jacket, sometimes not, different shoes, but patients have expectations. Two people said they liked my socks today. Some years ago I wore deck shoes with no socks to work and an old lady offered to buy me some…
It’s not failure to adjust to people’s expectations.