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This is what our family dealer did. Everyone found the polo or shirt that fit them well and the company logo was just embroidered or screened onto the shirts.
That way everyone gets to pick something comfortable, but the branding is still intact.
They didn't restrict color, etc so people still had some personality, but their name and logo were on every shirt.
I think this is the route I am going to go for our office personnel and then just rent the uniforms for the techs. Did the dealer pick up the entire costs of the polos/shirts? If the dealer pays it all, do you have a policy in place for when some tops get worn and need to be replaced that they maybe get so many polos/shirts per year to maintain their wardrobe?

Thank you for all your guidance!
 
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I think this is the route I am going to go for our office personnel and then just rent the uniforms for the techs. Did the dealer pick up the entire costs of the polos/shirts? If the dealer pays it all, do you have a policy in place for when some tops get worn and need to be replaced that they maybe get so many polos/shirts per year to maintain their wardrobe?

Thank you for all your guidance!

Our store paid for all the shirts, but they have a smaller team so it's not unreasonable at all.
That said, my current employer also offers free shirts to anyone who wants them - the expense is not significant.
 
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# Summary A dealer manager seeks advice on implementing a new professional dress code after the company president wants staff to look more "higher end." The thread covers practical solutions including company-paid uniforms with dry cleaning services, rented uniforms for technicians via services like Cintas, and allowing office staff to select from pre-approved embroidered polo options to balance professionalism with personal comfort. Key insight: The consensus is that company-paid uniforms work best to avoid staff resistance, and success depends more on proper maintenance (dry cleaning) and employee buy-in than on the clothing itself.

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