Starbucks has a dress code for its employees. However, the company has relaxed some of the restrictions in recent years. For example, baristas are now allowed to wear solid color leggings under skirts or dresses.
Overall, the Starbucks dress code is still fairly straightforward. However, it is designed to ensure that all baristas look professional and presentable, and that they are also able to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
Acceptable | Not Acceptable |
Solid colors or subdued/muted patterns | Graphics, typography, or large logos |
Starbucks-issued shirts (including Partner Network t-shirts) | Hooded tops |
Acceptable | Not Acceptable |
Solid color pants, jeggings, shorts, and skirts | Holes, tears, see-through or too revealing |
Leggings (only under skirts or dresses) | Gym or workout apparel |
jeggings (can be worn on their own) | Bottoms that drag on the ground |
Bottoms no higher than 4” above the knee |
Acceptable | Not Acceptable |
Certain personal hats (e.g., beanie, visor, short-brimmed hat, plain baseball cap, backless cap, slap, head wrap, turban, or hijab) | Facial tattoos |
Hair secured away from the face (facial hair trimmed) | Facial or throat tattoos |
One facial piercing (no larger than the size of a dime) | Obscene, profane, racist, or sexual tattoos |
Earrings and ear gauges (no larger than the size of a quarter) | |
Tattoos (except on face or throat, and nothing obscene, profane, racist, or sexual in nature) |
If you are interviewing for a job at Starbucks, it is important to dress in accordance with the dress code. Here are a few tips:
Starbucks values diversity, and professionalism. So, dress the part and wear that green apron with pride, knowing you are part of something truly special. Best of luck on your job search, and we hope you get welcomed into the Starbucks family!