Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for civil service affairs and anti-corruption
RECOMMENDATIONS
on the basic requirements for the uniform of civil servants
Astana – 2016
Recommendations on the basic requirements for the uniform of civil servants
In accordance with the code of Ethics, the appearance of a civil servant in the performance of their official duties should contribute to strengthening the authority of the state apparatus, comply with the generally accepted business style, which is distinguished by formality, restraint and accuracy.
The specifics of the civil service impose strict requirements on the appearance of modern civil servants. The appearance of a business person is the first step to success, because for society its appearance serves as a «code» indicating the degree of accuracy.
Business style is characterized by conservatism, strictness and restraint. This applies both to the choice of fabric-the type of color, cut, and accessories. Everything should be clear and defined-shapes, lines and silhouettes. Clothing should not distract attention from the employee's business qualities.
The main principles of business style are:
- minimalism;
- ability not to stand out;
- look harmonious in any place where business reigns
environment – when working in the office, during serious negotiations in the conference room, etc.
The main requirements for clothing are practicality, neatness, convenience and the absence of a provocative appearance. Clothing may differ in some volume, that is, do not constrain movements, but at the same time will allow you to look serious. Depending on the time of year, the clothing can be different in color and fabrics used, while meeting the requirements of strictness and elegance.
Color solutions in clothing should correspond to the classic business style, too bright colors and excessive diversity are excluded. The most appropriate colors of a suit and dress are considered light or dark. It is not recommended to use more than three primary colors at the same time in clothing.
It is not allowed to wear a civil servant's clothes if they are torn or half-torn buttons, a crumpled suit, a stale shirt, a poorly tied tie, unshaded shoes, sports and beach-style clothing and footwear, including denim and leather clothing, shorts, open sundresses, t-shirts, sports sweaters, and sneakers
In winter, it is recommended to use a change of shoes.
The shoes of a civil servant should be classic style shoes (without ornaments), which should be kept clean at all times.
Business style involves a suit consisting of trousers and a jacket or skirt and a jacket, a three-piece suit consisting of a jacket, and a vest and trousers or skirt.
The range of classic wardrobe is quite diverse.
Women's clothing includes coats, dresses, jackets, cardigans, vests, skirts and trousers, as well as blouses. The range of men's clothing includes shirts, trousers of classic style, jackets, vests, suits, etc. The compatibility of all these things is universal, but each thing has quite strict requirements that allow you to refer it to the classic style.
Women civil servants are not recommended to wear transparent blouses, through which underwear, deep cleavage, mini skirts, and figure-hugging trousers are visible.
For a business style of clothing, suitably simple and close to natural makeup, it should not attract attention and catch the eye. Suitable lipstick with natural colours, bright colors are unacceptable. Manicure in a business style can be any color, the main thing is that the shade is not bright and inconspicuous, the hair color is close to natural.
The business style of civil servants ' clothing involves a minimum of accessories and is characterized by simplicity of cut lines, rigor, practicality and minimal finishing.
However, these requirements are recommended and the final decision should be made by each civil servant independently based on the requirements of the code of Ethics.