Changes to dress code

[OldSchoolVet]

One of our leads told us he got an email about the dress change. But nothing official has been said by anyone.

 

[animalcrossing]

I've heard nothing about this and only found out because of a news alert on my phone. Most TMs and TLs at my store just wear vests on top of whatever they're wearing and nobody says anything. However, this would explain why all the vests are magically disappearing...glad I didn't get rid of all my Target shirts! Though many of them have the Target logo, my store's number or something else (I have a vintage polo that says "fast, fun and friendly" with a stitch of bullseye on it, for example) so are those no longer permitted if this rumor is true?

 

[SigningLady]

I've heard nothing about this and only found out because of a news alert on my phone. Most TMs and TLs at my store just wear vests on top of whatever they're wearing and nobody says anything. However, this would explain why all the vests are magically disappearing...glad I didn't get rid of all my Target shirts! Though many of them have the Target logo, my store's number or something else (I have a vintage polo that says "fast, fun and friendly" with a stitch of bullseye on it, for example) so are those no longer permitted if this rumor is true?

Anything that is Target logo branded is still acceptable as long as it is red.

 

[SigningLady]

Something to ease the pain of the dress code changes:

https://www.axios.com/2026/03/23/target-employee-discount-store-brands

 

[openmarket]

I don't know how they're going to keep leadership's interest in enforcing the "bright red" rule on a population that can't even push a towel aisle correctly, but OK.

I'll continue wearing my wines and rubies until they start walking around holding a swatch up to our shirts.

I just saw an article on line that said Target will be giving team members one red shirt and 50% off blue jeans. Also, corporate is going to now start offering 20% off all store brand clothes. I don't know when this will happen. Maybe this summer.

 

[Zxy123456]

Sad that TMs can't get work clothes at stores anymore. I hope Cart Attendants are the exception for shorts.

Tractor Supply has Blue Mtn & Ridgecut jeans and khakis (store brands) that are pretty reasonable, and solid color work shirts.

I have looked at Temu and Amazon before for cheap clothes. Looked at getting 1-2 sizes bigger.

I work drive up and I live in Louisiana lots of heat and humidity. If I can’t wear shorts then I will quit.

 

[mizl]

I work drive up and I live in Louisiana lots of heat and humidity. If I can’t wear shorts then I will quit.

TMs can still wear shorts. TL+ can't.

 

[Caliwest]

no "public" discussion about it at my store, though. Not that I know of, anyway.

New tm s are getting new target t shirts. New SD already UN popular with us veterans now. Target can’t seem to not be a jerk.

 

[Caliwest]

I just saw an article on line that said Target will be giving team members one red shirt and 50% off blue jeans. Also, corporate is going to now start offering 20% off all store brand clothes. I don't know when this will happen. Maybe this summer.

Like I said, only new tm s are getting t shirts at my store. Of course there s a pile of about 50 shirts and when I asked for one that s what I was told “only new tm s” , then next day here comes a notnew tm out to the floor with one of those t shirts. Typical.

 

[jenna]

From reddit.

 

[Dead and Khaki]

Allowing black bottoms would make SO many lives easier...

 

[Rarejem]

I'm not a TL, but I can tell you from experience that TL's that are in the back room or at the front end (who very often work drive up in addition to being in one of the most uncomfortably hot areas in our store) should be allowed to wear shorts. "Leaning into professionalism" is a crock of sh*t. Not sweating or stinking all over a guest or merchandise would be a better way to do that. I hope they rethink this part.

 

[spotlessmind]

I'm not a TL, but I can tell you from experience that TL's that are in the back room or at the front end (who very often work drive up in addition to being in one of the most uncomfortably hot areas in our store) should be allowed to wear shorts. "Leaning into professionalism" is a crock of sh*t. Not sweating or stinking all over a guest or merchandise would be a better way to do that. I hope they rethink this part.

Also, this implies that non-team leads are NOT considered professionals. ? They are just poor peasants there to do the grunt work.

 

[rd123]

I have invested good money on red shade tops already . I don’t like bright red so always buy maroon and burgundy . 😒

 

[Captain Orca]

Red Tgt polo and khakis made the Cap look like a bellhop at a North Myrtle Beach golf resort.

 

[IceIceBaby]

So does that mean TMs can wear red vest over a black shirt or has to be red on red which is ugly but whatevas...

 

[Dead and Khaki]

So does that mean TMs can wear red vest over a black shirt or has to be red on red which is ugly but whatevas...

I'm going to say if they're still allowing multicolored tops, a red layer over a different-colored layer should be fine.

 

[openmarket]

Like I said, only new tm s are getting t shirts at my store. Of course there s a pile of about 50 shirts and when I asked for one that s what I was told “only new tm s” , then next day here comes a notnew tm out to the floor with one of those t shirts. Typical.

I also see the boxes of tees in hr. I just go in and take one or two. No one says anything. I notice tms on the floor all are wearing them and they aren't newbies.
Wait until there's no one in the office and then snag one.

 

[FlowTeamChick]

A little bummed that burgundy & maroon will no longer be acceptable, but relieved that one of my favorite winter ones will still be okay - predominantly red with a subtle pattern using other shades of red.

Question is though, will this really be enforced? Dress code at my store has been incredibly lax in recent years.

 

[Zxy123456]

I'm not a TL, but I can tell you from experience that TL's that are in the back room or at the front end (who very often work drive up in addition to being in one of the most uncomfortably hot areas in our store) should be allowed to wear shorts. "Leaning into professionalism" is a crock of sh*t. Not sweating or stinking all over a guest or merchandise would be a better way to do that. I hope they rethink this part.

I agree! Maybe they should be required to wear khaki shorts and not allowed denim.

 

[Zxy123456]

A little bummed that burgundy & maroon will no longer be acceptable, but relieved that one of my favorite winter ones will still be okay - predominantly red with a subtle pattern using other shades of red.

Question is though, will this really be enforced? Dress code at my store has been incredibly lax in recent years.

My leader has been warning the dress code offenders. I think it will be enforced at my store. I think burgundy and maroon are ok but, we have some at my store who wear non red over a red shirt and think it’s ok. One girl has worn a blue denim shirt all this week over a red shirt. Cold weather they wear black, white, blue etc over a red shirt. You can get a red hoodie or jacket cheap on Amazon. I got one on sale for around $10.

 

[Zxy123456]

I also see the boxes of tees in hr. I just go in and take one or two. No one says anything. I notice tms on the floor all are wearing them and they aren't newbies.
Wait until there's no one in the office and then snag one.

Why would you risk your job over a shirt. Technically it’s stealing. Technically you could get fired for stealing. They haven’t said anything yet doesn’t mean they never will.

 

[Captain Orca]

Ask for one. Simple. Forego a few of those sickening SBux sugar drinks and use the cash for a shirt or two. Fire up Amazon and click away!

 

[runninginthe90s]

I've heard conflicting information about vests being allowed or not. Honestly I think it's a huge accessibility issue. Esp for people who work in market/drive up like me who need to stay warm. At least at my store, they're incredibly stingy with free shirts and I've never gotten a hoodie or anything.

 

[Luck]

I've heard conflicting information about vests being allowed or not. Honestly I think it's a huge accessibility issue. Esp for people who work in market/drive up like me who need to stay warm. At least at my store, they're incredibly stingy with free shirts and I've never gotten a hoodie or anything.

I would be willing to bet the conflicting reports about vests is coming from state laws.

Some state have laws regarding uniforms that force target to allow vests. Uniform requirements always been a difference between states. If I am not mistaken it is usually when some areas require companies to pay for mandated uniforms. Target has to be a bit more lax with their demands to get around those laws.