Adana - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?

People wear suits and nice shirts for work. Outside of work, people wear whatever they want here from short shorts and tube tops to burqas. Formal dress is required for official events, but it's a fairly casual city. - Sep 2025


The consulate staff generally wore suits/business attire. In public, there was quite a mix. Particularly for the women, you would see anything from mini-skirts and high heels, to very conservative, traditional clothing and head coverings. On average, it was a little more conservative than what you would find in the States. - May 2015


Business to business casual. In public people generally dress slightly more conservative than the States. - Jan 2015


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