An employee’s work does not speak for itself when it comes time for reviews, promotions or landing a new position, according to a survey from Yahoo! HotJobs and Banana Republic.

It found that wardrobe is becoming an increasingly important factor for advancement. Most of the general workforce (68%) and HR professionals (82%) agree that how employees dress at work directly affects their prospect for a promotion.  

“Wardrobe choices really can make or break an employee’s chance for promotion,” says Yahoo! HotJobs managing editor, Tom Musbach. “A person’s workplace attire is a reflection of the overall professional image that they want to portray and it speaks to the care and consideration they place on their work. This can be just as important as promptness or preparedness when considering an employee for career advancement.”

While most employees acknowledge the important role that workplace attire plays in getting ahead, 61% admit that they either don’t know or don’t care about their company “dress code”. Rather, they maintain that looking professional is a top priority, but opt to express themselves in business casual and comfortable, laid-back styles.