Enter a very loud drum roll please…Because this week only 10 of our over 100 entries will receive that heart-stopping call letting them know they've made it through to the final round.
And with that call comes the chance to walk away with R100 000 worth of Corporate Fashion, plus the bragging rights that come with holding aloft the official Best Dressed Team Trophy. Just look at it shining magnificently in the image below! Yes, it's big. And yes, the oversized cheque you've also seen in the photo is real - because when the prize is this well-deserved, we think it needs to make a statement.
Almost There: What We'll Be Asking Our Finalists
Once the finalists are confirmed, we'll be giving each team a chance to let their personality shine. Not just through their office uniforms, but through their story, energy, and team spirit.
Here are a few important questions we'll be asking our 10 chosen finalists:
- If your team won, how would you celebrate the victory?
- What makes your team's style stand out from the rest?
- Who in your office is the secret stylist - the one everyone secretly listens to?
- How would you share the news if you won - a team lunch, a social post, a press mention, or something else?
- What message would you love to send to other teams across South Africa about dressing with pride at work?
We'll be sharing the best answers and highlights on our social media channels - so expect fun personal stories, a closer look at the finalists and their corporate clothes, and yes, plenty of tongue-in-cheek and trophy-and-cheque moments along the way.
How the Judging Works
With so many stylish teams entering, we know the big question is: how do we choose the winner fairly and impartially? Our panel of judges (Imagemakers + invited fashion, HR, and branding experts) will combine their scoring with the public vote to make sure every nuanced angle is covered.
Here's the official breakdown:
Core Criteria
1. Overall Team Presentation (20%) - Does the team look polished and coordinated as a unit?
2. Creativity & Style (20%) - Are the outfits striking, original, and memorable?
3. Professional Relevance (20%) - Do the clothes fit the company’s brand/industry?
4. Confidence & Team Spirit (10%) - Do they look comfortable, proud, and connected?
5. Brand Alignment (10%) - Do the outfits reflect their company's identity and values?
6. Public Engagement (20%) - Online votes, likes, shares, and comments (weighted so popularity doesn't overshadow quality).
Bonus Points
- Sustainability in fabrics or practices.
- Inclusivity in representation.
- Storytelling- a powerful reason behind the team’s look.
Over to You
So, entrants and potential finalists, this is your moment. Share your story, celebrate your style, and let your supporters rally around you. Post on your socials, tell your networks, and most importantly - have fun with it!
Because yes, one team will take home the title of South Africa's Best Dressed Team, but that does not paint the whole picture, not by a long shot - because every entrant can feel an immense sense of pride and each and every one of the over 100 entrants has already shown something incredibly powerful: that dressing with pride in their work uniforms isn't just about clothes, it's about confidence, culture, and the way you embody team spirit.
Now it's all down to the final week. Who will get the finalist call? Who will take their place in the spotlight? And ultimately, who will hold that giant trophy, stand behind the oversized cheque, and claim the title of South Africa's Best Dressed Team 2025?
Good luck, entrants – the countdown is on, we can't wait to meet the final 10!
