Starbucks says baristas can now happily wear fedoras
We've already deemed fedoras dead but apparently Starbucks didn't get the memo.
The Seattle-based national chain just released its 2016 Dress Code Lookbook for its employees that lays out what is and isn't acceptable to work. And fedoras (as well as a bunch of other hats) are totally okay, along with dyed hair, jeans, and more.
"We're inviting you to bring your personal taste and handcrafted style to work," the new manifesto reads. "As ambassadors of the Starbucks brand, you should feel proud of your own look as you tie on the green apron. We hope this Dress Code Lookbook gets you excited to open your closets and have fun."
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For hair, anyone is allowed to dye their hair, just as long as it's permanent or semipermanent, the document says. "No sprays, glitter, chalks or temporary products," Starbucks says. "Tie long black hair back with plain clips or hairbands to avoid contact with drinks or foods."
Though purple hair may be permitted, men still cannot wear t-shirts or hoodies. They're a big no. And, according to the chain, so are colors that are "too bright."
Jeans are fine, Starbucks now says, but they have to be dark or selvedge denim and cannot have holes, be baggy or saggy, and cannot drag on the floor.
As for hats, while Starbucks endorses the fedora, it bans bucket hats, cowboy hats, or any caps with logos.
What's acceptable are fedoras, bowler (cringe), baseball caps without logos, flat cap, newsboy, Panama or ... trilby.
We're unsure why bucket hats are banned but something as heinous as fedoras aren't but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
David joined the Mashable team as its first fashion hire. He's written for the Wall Street Journal, Elle, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Details, Nylon, Refinery29, Fashionista, and covered the men's market at Women's Wear Daily. David has appeared on E!, Vh1, the Style network, and was a stylist at Capitol records.
