Dress Down

THONG UNDER, PANTS OVER Last week the good people of Morgan Stanley went "business casual" five days a week. They were also offered a 20% discount at J. Crew. If they need that much help, perhaps they could use tips from the soon-to-be-published book Beyond Business Casual:

1 Never wear torn or stained clothing.

2 Whatever you do, avoid wearing jewelry that can make noise during videoconferences.

3 If you have so much in your pockets that it's apparent, take something out.

4 Can't fasten your jacket buttons? Invest in a new jacket.

5 There's a place for rings...in your brow and nose: when your manager shows up for work wearing similar adornments.