Physical appearance is considered a major concern nowadays due to so many different cultures, styles and preferences. Most companies believe that regulating physical appearance is vital in the workplace not only because it represents the workers themselves, but also the company as a whole. Companies seek to regulate dress codes, height/weight restrictions, and other appearance-related issues. They must consider many legal aspects of these regulations to ensure that every measure is in order to avoid legal action. While most companies want to welcome diversity with open arms into their workplace, they are still incorporating appearance norms into their policies to maintain a certain company standard. There are many ways companies regulate physical appearance in the workplace. These can be based on dress code, beard and makeup, body type and body modifications, etc. All different types of businesses have different restrictions and regulations to abide by involving each of these. Many lawsuits have been brought in the courts against companies that discriminate against employees without bona fide professional qualifications or BFQOs. Some examples of lawsuits of this nature are Mcdonell Douglas Corp v. Green, Jespersen v. Harrah's Operating Co., and Hollins v. Atlantic Company (Hazen, Laura and Jenna Syrdahl). Each of these bases is distinctly unique to individuals and must be carefully considered when determining corporate workplace appearance policy standards. Dress codes are a form of non-verbal communication and reflect the company to its customers. Dress codes convey certain “impressions of confidence, competence, credibility, interest, and respect for other people” and the company you work for (Martin, Jeanette S, and Lillian H Chaney). These codes can be distinguished between genders, simply because not all factors