UPS Dress Code

The dress code for UPS depends on the position. For delivery drivers and package handlers, the dress code is a brown UPS uniform and black or brown work boots. For drivers and package handlers with longer hair (past the shoulders), you must have your hair pulled back into a ponytail or bun at all times.

Management, corporate, and retail store employees have a business casual dress code that typically consists of nice, professional shirts and pants. Retail store employees should wear closed-toed shoes that are comfortable and slip-resistant.

Keep in mind that you are a representative of the company, so it is important that what you wear looks professional and is free from holes or rips. It is important that employees give customers the impression of a professional space.

The UPS dress code reflects the needs and requirements of the job. UPS package handlers and drivers must look presentable and professional, avoiding any offensive or distracting clothing. UPS employees should also avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or anything that could get caught in machinery.

As far as pants go, employees can wear shorts or long pants depending on their preference and the temperature. It is suggested that you dress in layers to adjust to changes in temperature and activity level, and for this same reason, it may be a good idea to wear shorts when in doubt and layer up.

In certain departments and areas, employees are required to wear a UPS uniform. If this is the case, your uniform will be given to you during the onboarding process.

UPS Dress Code: Shoes

UPS employees must wear boots at all times. Other types of shoes, including tennis shoes and sandals, are not allowed within the facility. The boots must be standard work boots in brown or black polishable leather with a slip-resistant sole. These guidelines are typically taken pretty seriously as open-toed or shoes that are not slip-resistant can be safety hazards.

UPS Dress Code: Hair, Makeup, Tattoos, and Piercings

UPS used to be known as a company with pretty strict policies on hair and facial hair grooming. However, these guidelines have recently loosened as UPS aims to create a more inclusive dress code. As of 2021, UPS employees can have facial hair so long as it is well-groomed. Previously, UPS employees needed to be clean-shaven at all times.

Employee hair can be worn in any natural style that keeps hair out of the employee’s face. Approved hairstyles include haircuts above the ear, ponytails, afros, braids, and buns.

UPS’s new dress code also allows for minimal facial piercings. Once banned from the UPS employee dress code, earrings and small facial piercings are now an acceptable part of the uniform. Any piercings that may obstruct vision or cause safety hazards, however, are still not allowed.

Certain old rules, however, remain in place. One such rule is the tattoo policy which states that employees may not have any visible tattoos. UPS has no written policy on makeup styles.

UPS Dress Code: Hats and Other Accessories

UPS has no written policy against hats, so long as they are worn with safety in mind and do not contain any offensive words, art, or graphics. In certain locations, you may need to get your hat approved by management, and in other locations, you will be given a UPS hat as part of your uniform.

UPS allows employees to wear minimal jewelry so long as there are no long or dangling pieces that may interfere with work.

UPS Interview Attire Tips

When attending an interview at UPS, keep the previous dress code guidelines in mind. Obviously, you might want to dress within the guidelines of the specific position you are hoping to get. Besides that, here are some helpful tips on what to wear to your interview:

• Emphasize neatness and cleanness in your clothes and look, and make sure everything is well-kempt.

• If you have any doubts or concerns, hide any piercings or tattoos during the interview and find out policies from co-workers once you land the job.

• You may be given a tour of the facility during your interview, so be sure to wear boots and other protective clothing and avoid anything that may get caught in machinery.