<p>My dh works in a formal office environment. Picture dark suits & conservative ties on men, and very nice pants outfits or dresses w/ heels on women. Casual Fridays are done, but jeans are never worn then. However, when his group moved, he wore old jeans, a polo shirt, and sneakers (he was the SVP/division head) and that was typical. He tends to forget to mention stuff like that to his staff ahead of time, thinking that “of course” people know it’s okay. </p>
<p>I think it would be fine for you to ask. The idea may not have occurred to your mgt., especially if their admin. assistants handle their moves. The other SVPs seem to arrange to be out of the office when their groups move and leave it all to their admins.</p>