Dress Code Guidelines

Property Appearance: You only have 3 seconds to make a first impression. The way you dress represents your community and the property as a whole. You want to look the part of the knowledgeable professional that you are. 

The following guidelines must always be observed regardless of the formality of dress required in any situation: 

• Team members must be clean and well-groomed. Grooming preferences or dictates by religion, ethnicity etc. are not restricted but should always be well-presented. 
• All clothes should be clean and in good condition. Discernible rips, tears, or holes are not tolerated. 
• All clothes must be appropriate for the office. Clothes worn typically in workouts, outdoor activities, or recreation ventures are unacceptable in the workplace. 
• Clothes must project professionalism. Clothes that are too revealing or inappropriate for a specific situation are prohibited. Remember the “3B’s” that should never show: Bellies, Bottoms, Busts.  
• Accessories such as hats, scarves, etc. are allowed upon manager approval.  
• Team members should avoid clothes with stamps that might be perceived as offensive or inappropriate.  

Appropriate Clothing (Monday – Thursday) 

• Button-up or polo-style dress shirts, blouses, sweaters, and jackets.  
• Casual pants, slacks, cargo shorts, skirts, and dresses in casual styles in an appropriate length, and casual sundresses (no spaghetti strings, see-through & remember the 3 B's).  
• Clothing must be clean and neatly pressed.  

Fun Fridays & Saturdays: nice jeans, school spirit, spirit theme, or HRA spirit are appropriate. 

Outside of the Office: 

• Walk-throughs:  While walking apartments during turnover, you can wear comfortable clothes and shoes. As much as possible, wear shirts with a property or Horizon logo. Shorts are ok as long are they are an appropriate length (no shorter than mid-thigh).  
• Campus Visits: While marketing on-campus, you must wear your property gear (T-shirts, caps, etc.) to stand out. You can also wear comfortable shoes since a lot of walking is involved.  

When in doubt, err on the side of caution. 

It is unacceptable to do your makeup and hair on-site, you should arrive on time ready, and work appropriate.  

This SOP can be modified by Property Managers at their discretion. See Horizon's Employee Handbook for more information.