A London estate agency director has publicly disagreed with recent industry commentary advocating for formal business attire, arguing that professionalism in property services is not determined by clothing choices. Ellie Rees, founder and director of Brickworks, a London-based estate agency, has responded to a previous article published on The Negotiator that suggested estate agents should adopt more formal dress standards, particularly suits. Changing client expectationsAccording to Rees, the traditional suit no longer necessarily signals authority or competence to modern clients. Industry inclusivity concernsThe Brickworks director connected the dress code debate to broader questions about industry inclusivity. The discussion follows wider workplace trends across professional services sectors, where formal dress codes have been relaxed or eliminated in many organisations over recent years.