'Dress down day' disaster!

Why don't we do this everyday? I always wonder. Why can't we work in such comfort on a daily basis? Surely what we wear shouldn't matter so much... but then I've thought about it some more; really, why DON'T we do dress-down days very often; why smart, officewear makes up part of company policy (and how I personally would cope with having to dress down everyday):

'Dress down' days show you just how you, or perhaps some of your fellow colleagues or acquaintances actually have no apparent dress sense whatsoever...
Not that it makes anyone in any way less of a person at all. But lets face it. Depending on how clueless they are, eventually it could (in unfortunate circumstances) open them up to slight humiliation or misrepresentation by say, a client.

Tell them to put a suit on however, and even if the outcome turns out pretty plain and ordinary, nine times out of ten they won't fail to pass as smart, co-ordinated (depending, guys, on the tie/shirt/pattern/colour combo) and generally alright.

Which scenario would you rather have with a person representing your business as serious, profitable (hopefully) and worth working with?
I don't think I need to spell out the answer...

Having a smart dress policy just makes things easier: I don't have to think too much about which bit of my expanding wardrobe to wear each day, and those who aren't particularly instinctive on how to make the most of themselves don't have to worry about turning up to work dressed like a turnip (note - I am not saying anyone in particular dresses like a turnip. That would be ridiculous and is in any case just a passing statement)

I understand I may have just convinced more bosses to ban or completely rule out dress down days here... before any of you do - STOP! These kinds of mishaps can often make great people watching ... ...(go on - admit it - we all like to have a little chuckle to ourselves at the expense of others from time to time - besides - they probably do it to you!)... but to be honest, even if you do turn out a little less, shall we say, 'inspiring' than perhaps the rest of your company (sorry - but truth hurts sometimes - I believe we should embrace it), it's still nice to have a day off from the rigid suits and paranoia that your shirt has just creased so much you look like you've just been dragged through several hedges.

The solution instead? Keep dress down days... but make fancy dress compulsary! That way, those who look naturally ridiculous will just blend in with everyone else... OK I am joking of course.

Now please note: this post was not intended to point the finger, insult or offend. It was not talking specifically about anyone. However should anyone feel the need, I am always on hand to offer advice!

By the way - I am on facebook under the name of Lady LaDiva (Diva Diaries or Diva D apparently are not acknowledged as a legitimate name by the creators) - please feel free to add me as a friend... or just go by the term 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'...!