When we expanded our site to include an exhibit hall and special programs
department, we adopted a "uniform" consisting of polo-style shirts, khaki
slacks and casual/dress type shoes.  This worked ok until summer rolled
around.  We finally revolted (whined and moaned) until khaki shorts and
tasteful (?) footwear were allowed.  I guess it's a toss up....how casual is
suitable for your facility?  I went on vacation this summer to some of the
state museums in Raleigh and winced at the blazer and khaki slacks-clad
docents standing around.  I'm sorry....all I could think was "yes, they're
dressed to reflect a certain level of professionalism, but doggone it, the
t-shirt and flipflop clad tourists where I work couldn't care less what we're
wearing".  I think there's probably a happy medium between shorts and blazers
that takes into account not only a certain "image" but the comfort of the
staff as well.

Chris Woodson
Roanoke Island Festival Park/Elizabeth II state site
Manteo, NC

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