What to wear to work...

Deciding what to wear to work in Korea can be difficult, especially when you don't have the opportunity to visit the location and see your future colleagues prior to beginning to work there. A good general rule of thumb is to dress conservatively no matter what you observe among your co-workers' fashion habits. As in most professional and educational work environments), if you want to be taken seriously and treated with respect, it is a good idea to show up to work in a presentable manner.

For men, casual slacks (i.e. khakis) are acceptable. A collared shirt is usually a good idea and in some places, a tie may even be required. Most schools in Korea do NOT require a tie, but if you feel like it's something you would like to sport on occasion, it is not frowned upon! Casual dress shoes are the norm. The key is to make sure that they're comfortable. You will be standing for extended periods of time (while teaching.) Make it easy on yourself and dress comfortably! For men, t-shirts, jeans, and tennis shoes are not a good idea. You are a representative of yourself and your home country, so it's a good idea to look put together.

Females, you are lucky to have a little more flexibility in your dress code. You can choose to adhere to the same dress standards as men, but you are not limited to a pair of khakis and polo shirt. Skirts (in good taste) and dresses are also okay. You may get some funny looks if you come into school wearing a ballgown, but the key is to look presentable. High heels are alright, but as mentioned above, you will be standing for somewhat longer periods of time and if you can't do so in heels, they may not be the right shoes for you.

All in all, it's not difficult to dress to impress in your school. As you have been working for a while, you'll begin to learn what passes and what does not pass in your particular place of work. Bottom line : just try your best to look nice.