Finland

• Dress code

Finns are not ostentatious and this is reflected in the dress code adopted in mainstream business circles in Finland. A wide variety of styles and levels of formality can be observed but everything is typified by a desire to be seen as unpretentious.

• Men tend to wear sports jackets and trousers in offices and these are often in muted or pastel colors. 

• Women will often wear trousers and again will be smart without being too 'flashy'.

Casual wear such as jeans and T-shirts can be found in many of the more hi-tech industries.

Be aware of the climatic changes in Finland. Take lots of layers of warm clothes in the winter its cold outside, but sometimes very hot in the office. Hats, scarves, gloves and rubber-soled shoes are advisable in the winter months.

• Business dress code

Business attire is stylish and conservative in Finland. Men should wear business suits and women should choose skirt suits, trouser suits, or dresses. For dinner, dress formally if no other dress code is given.

• Traditional

The national costume of Finland, commonly referred as, kansallispuvu. Finns, traditionally wore the combination of a vest, skirt and a shirt altogether and in the formal wear the articles like a lacey cap, apron and a silk scarf could be added to the outfit.