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My company doesn't do casual Friday either, but I don't mind. You get used to it after a while. Some places prefer a more professional atmosphere all the time, and I can see a university being one of those places. I guess if you can get away with something slightly more casual, so long as it's not breaking dress code, go for it.

Honestly, I have never worked anywhere that actually had casual Friday.

Honestly, I can't imagine wearing jeans to work in an office setting. Eik! I've only worn jeans when I worked in food service.

We don't have casual Fridays at my office either. I don't think its a big deal. I used to work in retail and  I'm the opposite of you I hate khaki pants in fact I can't stand khaki anything now and the day I stop working there I threw them all out.

 I like the fact that I don't have to wear uniforms and I like that i can inject a bit of my stlye into my clothing even if its business wear. I think you should be careful because it will look bad if they have to pull you aside to speak to you about your clothing. I wouldn't push it, unless you notice other people doing it without any issue.

Yeesh! I love that my office is casual dress. My team is on the paper pushing side so we don't interact with the clients. Hmmm if you want to see what you are and are not allowed to wear, why not see if HR has a written dress code? It should give you some sort of idea of what outfit would be pushing the envelope.

Yeah, I work in a university-affiliated medical center and we don't have casual friday. Gauchos and cropped pants would both be breaking the dress code. And I am with @linguo42, it always feels good to take off the business stuff. It really helps delineate work and casual time. 

What do you do at the university?

I work for one too, but in a research lab... casual all the way unless there's a patient that day :)

I wear a suit five days per week.  There is a very occasional exception on the Friday before a holiday weekend, but it is usually for charity (e.g. you can wear jeans if you pay $10 for charity).

It is believed that professional attire begets professional behavior.  In my experience, this is true.  You get used to it.

I will sometimes wear a sweater instead of a suit jacket on Fridays.  I definitely wouldn't wear khakis or gauchos.  If you must go more casual, wear a skirt.

@cubicalmouse:  I wouldn't wear more casual pants unless you saw other people doing it, especially supervisors.  

I wear a suit everyday. Boo. I would love to dress down because I hate wearing suits. Maybe my next job will have casual Fridays!

I think at a University, it depends on what you're doing and where you're working.  For example, in the registrar's office, and department secretaries... I've never seen them wear jeans (except for the Calgary Stampede). 

But, I work at a University too (as a grad student... so kind of work, I guess), and we wear jeans all the time.  My PI (who is a Dean) doesn't wear jeans, he wears suits and a blue shit every single day.  But, my co-PI, she wears jeans all the time.  

I think it really depends on the department at the U your'e at.