Kohl's Benefits

The dress code for Kohl's is business casual and all retail associates are required to wear solid black tops.

The styles can vary from knits, collarless t-shirt, blouses, sweaters, or dress shirts. Solid black dresses that are no shorter than two inches above the knees are also allowed.

Employees are required to wear blue or black denim bottoms, or black or beige casual bottoms. Capris can be no shorter than mid-calf, and skirts can be no shorter than two inches above the knees.

Casual or active footwear is recommended.

Kohl’s Store Employee Dress Code

When working in Kohl’s retail stores, you will be expected to abide by their dress code at all times. Their dress code is as follows:

1. Tops. There is only one acceptable color when it comes to tops: black, solid black. The styling options are a little more open:

   • Solid knit or collarless t-shirts

   • Solid blouse, sweater, or dress shirt

   • Solid dress (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)

   It should be noted that California stores do not restrict employees to black tops only. They allow for any dark color to be worn so long as it is a solid top.

2. Bottoms. Your options for bottoms are not as strict as tops. You can wear black, blue, or beige in terms of color. Their dress code specifically states that you can wear black or blue denim or black or beige casual bottoms. These can be:

   • Jeans

   • Capris (no shorter than mid-calf)

   • Skirts (no shorter than 2 inches above the knee)

3. Footwear. Your footwear can be either casual or active footwear, meaning athletic shoes or tennis shoes. Casual footwear should be closed-toed.

4. Hair, Tattoos, Accessories. Kohl’s does not specify any guidelines for their employee’s hairstyle or color. Nor do they specify how to handle tattoos or accessories.

5. Lanyard. You will be expected to wear a Kohl’s lanyard and name tag, both provided by the company, during your shifts.

If you are working at one of the Sephora at Kohl’s locations, the enforced dress code will not be the same. For those working at Sephora at Kohl’s, the dress codes are as follows:

1. Tops. Dark-colored tops are acceptable, but they prefer black.

2. Bottoms. Black denim or black business casual pants. Your bottoms must be black, though.

3. Footwear. Like Kohl’s in-store employees, your footwear can be either active or casual. Unlike Kohl’s in-store employees, though, your footwear must be black.

How to Dress for an Interview at Kohl’s

You will not be expected to abide by the in-store dress code during the interview process. However, you should still dress appropriately.

You should plan to dress professionally in no low-cut items, no distressed items, and closed-toed shoes.

Business casual is the expectation. Slacks, dress shirts, dress skirts, modest or conservative dresses, collared shirts, and modest or conservative blouses will suffice.