Perhaps i am stepping into the conversation halfway and without having read all the previous posts in the thread, But please show me any google employee who is at a client meeting or a presentation not in a formal dress. I am not saying business suites, but definately formal dressing is a requirement in Google for any client meeting.
I haven't been to any client meetings so I wouldn't know . But this link might shed some light on how google expects you to dress .
http://www.lifereboot.com/2008/my-interview-at-google/
On a different note , how many times have you seen Steve Jobs in formal clothing ?
They are comparatively relaxed in dressing norms in the office, but again, i am quiet sure lack of dress code does not allow them to come to work in shorts or bikinis.
google is not an Indian University
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