Fashion consultant for the New York Times

Name: Lydia James
Job: Banker
Location: London, England
The English are very sensible people. On the one hand we British do not have to look like we are going to a formal event when going to work. On the other hand, if we visit a client we make an effort. We think we have a style very similar to New York.

Name: Jorgen Vermeer
Job: Television Producer
Location: Hilversum, Holland
Our policy is very casual in the company. We are in a creative industry so we do not have to be formal. If I go to work in a tie, my colleagues ask me if I have a job interview.

Name: Alex Franklin
Job: Import Export Agent
Location: Pusan, South Korea
Koreans are formal people. If I arrive at work wearing jeans or if I'm dressed casually, I think my colleagues are surprised. I am a businessman and business suits are the style here.

Name: John Halprin
Job: Yacht Salesman
Location: Miami, Florida
Miami is a casual city. At least on the outside. Working is an American pastime and we are in the south, so business suits are the exception. You could say that it is casual Friday every day, but do not think that casual means inexpensive clothes. In fact it can mean more expensive.

Name: Vladimir Smirnov
Job: Software Engineer
Location: Moscow, Russia
Moscow is very different from other international capitals. We have cold winters so our business dressing style is different. It can be difficult to look fashionable when we are wearing heavy winter coats and boots. Also I work in the software industry and we have a casual policy.