Dar Es Salaam - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?
In public places locals are mostly more conservative, but foreigners do anything. - Nov 2022
Biz casual Of course there are times to wear more business suits for meetings etc and balls and formals for even more formal stuff. Mostly it’s hot and sweaty and suits aren’t great for that. - Jul 2022
Business. - Jan 2022
Business/Business casual at work. Casual in public. Formal attire at formal events. - Oct 2021
Usually Business casual at work for most folks - short sleeve polos or even Hawaiian shirts (on Fridays) aren't uncommon. Political Officers going downtown are in full suits. - May 2020
Casual. - Jun 2017
I wore suits sometimes, but mostly sleeveless dresses since it was so hot. - Dec 2015
At work, business though a bit casual (need to have a jacket/heels on-hand, though not necessary every day). In public, really anything is fine, though local Tanzanians don't often show their legs (men nor women). - Jul 2015
At work, it depends on one's office. Most do not wear a suit and tie everyday. In public, dressing modestly is always appropriate. - Mar 2014
Casual on both accounts. - Feb 2013
Tanzanians generally dressed up in long pants and button down shirts all the time with shoes shined. Dress was conservative most of the time and at work business casual was most common. - Feb 2013
Somewhat conservative, yet more casual than expected. - Aug 2011
Business casual. - Jun 2010
