Differences between personal style and the need for a professional presence often result in tension in the workplace. br Fortunately, many companies nationwide have loosened their dress codes in the past few years, with khaki pants and button-down shirts often winning out over suits, ties, and pantyhose.br In fact, there really aren’t any hard and fast rules any more. As a recent CNN article put it... “When it comes to personal style in the workplace... what is suitable changes with where you work and what you do.