Wales1 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm currently sorting through my clothes prior to a move and buying some new items of clothing. I understand its very hot and humid during the summer months as well as very wet. Daft question, but what do you wear? Or do you just have huge umbrella's? I'm also looking for some new work clothes, I work in admin and currently wear smart casual, is there a dress code I should be aware of? Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I would be interested to know too. Was thinking today as it heaved it down with freezing rain that humid and wet must be marginally preferable! Re office wear I currently wear suit for work but think this may be a little formal(and warm) for Australian office environment. On other hand my oh is a social worker and wears jeans to work in uk and I think he may need to dress more smartly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I would imagine some sort of lightweight rainproof jacket, like a cagoule?? (Is that how you spell it??) When I was there cotton type blouses were a no no as the sweat marks under the pits were visible (well for me anyway- or I may just be a gross random!) - despite tons of deodorant. Where you moving to hun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wales1 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I was thinking exactly the same today, wet and cold I'm used to, wet and humid??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Smart cotton shirts and trousers. Or dresses with sandals. I wear a suit in winter but it is often too hot to wear a jacket. Take an umbrella for rain - too hot & sweaty for a rain jacket. When it's really sheeting down the best Brolly in the world can't save you - just need to take cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wales1 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hi Adele, Have a few macks, but can't image wearing them when its so humid. Moving to Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wales1 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks Chortlepuss, Struggling to find cotton blend trousers in UK to bring over as the polyester blend I would normally wear will be totally unbearable I'm sure! Have purchased a few dresses I hope will be suitable for work, just hope I can find a job when I get there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanduex Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 We have just gone through our first Brisbane summer and to be honest with you it was shorts or cut offs with a t shirt every day. Rain or not. No longer own a coat and haven't worn a hoody at any point. Wife would wear a vest top and shorts or a skirt. From Pontypridd originally so I understand your dilemma. It rains - hard, but as a newbie it is bit of a novelty. Persistent drizzle is rare and when it rains it smashes it out of the way and move on. As for work, short sleeve shirts - british ones are too thick so bought loads of clothes out here. A no tie policy in summer and no blazer policy is actively pursued I am starting to use my british ones now as it is a little cooler in the days. My wife has noticed in her work that people get dressed up a lot and I would support that in my place - we both work in schools. Teaching and Support staff wear dresses quite often and me being fashion backwards would say they look like a dress you would wear to a wedding as a guest . . . but remember I have no real concept of fashion . . . . Feel free to get in touch if you have any other questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bungo Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I'm currently sorting through my clothes prior to a move and buying some new items of clothing. I understand its very hot and humid during the summer months as well as very wet. Daft question, but what do you wear? Or do you just have huge umbrella's? I'm also looking for some new work clothes, I work in admin and currently wear smart casual, is there a dress code I should be aware of? Many Thanks Think the answer is it depends. Are you male or female? Do you work in a large corporate environment or a smaller company environment? If you are male in corporate world, then I think you need a suit, yes even in Brisbane. This was typ eof company I worked for and I split my time between Brisbane and Sydney. DO NOT get short sleeved shirts for male corporate environment!! This would be as much of a faux pas as it would be in London. If you are female, the dress code is far more relaxed, even in the corporate world. Summer dresses, short sleeved tops are all absolutely fine. If it is raining hard, yes a big umbrella will do the trick. You will just be hot and sweaty under a mac, you won't wear it. In smaller companies the dress code might be more relaxed, but in corporate world, Aussies take their appearance pretty seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Brought my Goretex with me 20 yrs ago................I've wormn it twice since and that was in tazzie. The heavy rains (usually brief) are normally in the summer storm season. As chortlepuss rightly mentioned, brollies are useless in that scenario as the rains are usually accompanied by fierce wind. just "dress down" because in most cases, the sun will be out 10 minutes later and you will dry out in less than half an hour. The prolonged rains are usually not "stormy" and in fact, happen when quite calm, so a brolly is ok.............rain garments just make you sweaty and uncomfortable and tbh, once you've been here a number of years, you can't even stand wearing heavy clothing IMHO. One of the things I dislike about UK holidays is having to wear more than I'm used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Work clothes are quite company-specific. Banks, etc. might require more formal clothing (e.g. suits/ties for men), engineering firms might be a bit less dressy (shirt, suit trousers, no tie), others might be more to the casual side of smart/casual. Best to have a range really if you don't know where you'll be working ahead of time. Definitely no need for a rain coat. It's (usually) dry in winter and in summer the rain often comes straight down so an umbrella works well. If it's high winds and heavy rain it's run for cover time regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 You won't walk around in the rain. You usually get a very heavy downpour for a short period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I've lived in Brisbane for 40-odd years and have never worn or needed a coat or raincoat here. In summer, you need light, natural fibre clothes and if you get wet, you know you'll be dry again quickly. I use an umbrella all year around if the wind isn't too strong. In winter, it hardly rains at all, it's usually pleasantly warm and the only clothing you need usually is a light shirt with perhaps a light long sleeved top if the westerlies are blowing or in the early morning and at night. That said, it's FREEZING today (15ºC at my desk) and I'm wearing track pants and a double layer of light long sleeved tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 good weather for the 'wet T shirt' competitions:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm Vanduex's wife and have noticed that in Admin roles people seem to get more 'dressed up' than in the UK and women are definitely wearing the type of dress I'd wear to posh do or wedding!! Especially if they're going out after work. I agree that shirts from the UK seem to be made from thicker material and you can get stuff here that's perfectly adequate in KMart/Target. I bought lots of work clothes in the DFO by the airport when I got my job. When it rained I just used my brolly, but usually ended up soaking wet on my bottom half, which soon dried as it never rained for too long. When we have had a couple of mega storms recently (mega to me!) you may as well make sure you have a pair of flip flops to change into - the pavements and roads become little streams!! Not used my coat yet. Have progressed to wearing a cardigan in the mornings - having experienced summer here, I am finding 15 degrees a little chilly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattatoile Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Just been through the back end of my 1st Brisbane summer away from Wales (Blackwood). Agree with the Ponty answer, it hammers down and moves on. Far to hot for a coat, and shirt no tie for work. It's pleasant now - see a lot of locals with coats / hats / scarves etc, but still just a shirt for me [emoji106] When we had that the storm the other week, umbrellas were more of a hinderance than a help for people. You just need to take cover, It's an incredible site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 As previously said, it wholly depends on your corporate identity. Our head office is in Brisbane and demands suits and ties (there's this thing called air conditioning that makes all offices absolutely freezing, so don't worry about the being hot thing). My outpost in a regional area is far more relaxed and I generally wear whatever pants are not overly creased and (usually) a comedy t-shirt. I do have a friend who refuses to wear the corporate stuff and makes do with Hawaiian shirts. You can get away with that sort of thing if you are senior enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 For me the following applies, Work, suit shirt and tie although that is fairly relaxed especially where I have been given a polo shirt too although don't like wearing them. Socialising, smart casual, short sleeve shirts etc. Labels do seem important to some people. Casual, shorts and tee shirts including polo's. Wear natural materials due to sweat and during rain have a brolly but just expect to get wet. On your feet, Crocs are great for heavy rain when casual as they are designed for water just look awful. Now colder, coats are coming out as are boots etc. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm also looking for some new work clothes, I work in admin and currently wear smart casual, is there a dress code I should be aware of? It really depends on the culture of the office. And you won't know that until the interview and see (or ask) how people dress. I work in admin too. I have had jobs where I had to wear smart corporate business attire suits. But my current job is smart casual bordering on scruffy - I look like a student most days. Lots of companies still do Casual Friday but be warned they all have their own take on what "casual" is. My hubby got in trouble with his boss for going in far too casual!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Working in hot, humid and wet environment as a female (from my time in Darwin) = Smart tailored shorts and pretty cotton blouse. Or flowing pretty maxi dress. Wear Skechers walking shoes on feet (no socks) for walking to/from office and keep proper shoes in desk or locker at office to change into. Umbrella for light rain. Rain jacket for torrential. In the UK, pantyhose, stockings or tights, were the norm for women in a business office. You cannot wear these in hot humid weather. Not worn them for 20 years now. Although occasionally in winter (Sydney) will wear thermal long-johns or thick tights in winter. But a no-no for me in summer. Legs need fresh air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tina0101 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 In the UK, pantyhose, stockings or tights, were the norm for women in a business office. You cannot wear these in hot humid weather. Not worn them for 20 years now. Although occasionally in winter (Sydney) will wear thermal long-johns or thick tights in winter. But a no-no for me in summer. Legs need fresh air! Our work has a no-tattoo on show policy (private school) and I can confirm that having the wear tights in the humid weather is not much fun!! But, as someone else said, if you are in an office, you'll probably be freezing because of the aircon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Our work has a no-tattoo on show policy (private school) if you are in an office, you'll probably be freezing because of the aircon!! Yes often. Boss keeps it high even in winter to keep us awake I keep a jumper in the office along with woolly socks just-in-case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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