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What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?
Smart dress is appreciated, but like everywhere nowadays, more casual. The exception is the 17 of May holiday when a suit/tie and fancy dress is obligatory for everyone in the country. - May 2026
People dress very well in Oslo but it's more of a city chic look than formal. Embassy is currently operating at business casual. - Dec 2022
Very, very casual. - May 2021
More casual at work than in the U.S., but not sloppy in public, like sweatpants. Men generally don't wear ties, and women generally don't wear suits. Plenty of high-end outdoor gear. - Dec 2015
Many offices are business casual, leaning towards the casual side. It is common for people leaving work to change to get more dressed up before going out to meet people. - Jun 2015
Generally causal, people actually dress up more for going out than for work. - May 2013
Less formal than in Washington DC. Most Norwegians do not wear ties. - Aug 2011