Dress Code

Il_DaniD_lI
Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
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Does anyone else work somewhere with a ridiculous dress code? I hate the dress code at my work.

An example "No shoulders showing". WTF?? This is 2012, if my shoulders offend or arouse you, that's your own damn problem.
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  • angeldaae
    angeldaae Posts: 348 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I think that's a matter of professionalism rather than prudishness.
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I'm just ticked that we don't get to wear jeans every day. Other than that, we don't have a real dress code.
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    OMG why didn't I think of that. Thank you so much for that.
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    I think that's a matter of professionalism rather than prudishness.

    What is so unprofessional about sleeveless blouse?
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    I wish that more places HAD dress codes...........people are so sloppy sometimes, and I've seen some pretty trashy clothes on women at various work places.

    Save it for the club - look professional if you have an office job, imho.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    hmmmm, no. It may be a free country but it isn't a country with jobs falling out of the sky. Let's think rationally here, would you quit your job because you couldn't show your shoulders or would you make an interesting post for others to reply to and vent a little......................I think most would go with the latter.
  • angeldaae
    angeldaae Posts: 348 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    hmmmm, no. It may be a free country but it isn't a country with jobs falling out of the sky. Let's think rationally here, would you quit your job because you couldn't show your shoulders or would you make an interesting post for others to reply to and vent a little......................I think most would go with the latter.

    Option 3: I would be thankful for my job and not whine about something as trivial as a dress code.
  • bikermike5094
    bikermike5094 Posts: 1,752 Member
    I work in a place that requires everyone to wear uniforms everyday... whats up with that?? lol

    God Bless the US Air Force!!!
  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    hmmmm, no. It may be a free country but it isn't a country with jobs falling out of the sky. Let's think rationally here, would you quit your job because you couldn't show your shoulders or would you make an interesting post for others to reply to and vent a little......................I think most would go with the latter.

    Option 3: I would be thankful for my job and not whine about something as trivial as a dress code.

    It's a free country. She can whine if she wants.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    We are not allowed to wear sleeveless anything... why? Because someone high up decided that he didn't like looking at women's under arms flapping around... :-| We can't wear sandals that have a post in between the toes either... nor tennis shoes (unless your a field worker)... Can't wear jeans (even nice jeans) unless it's a company (or department) wide sanctioned fund raiser (usually for charity)... It's absurd.

    edited misspelling.
  • angeldaae
    angeldaae Posts: 348 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    hmmmm, no. It may be a free country but it isn't a country with jobs falling out of the sky. Let's think rationally here, would you quit your job because you couldn't show your shoulders or would you make an interesting post for others to reply to and vent a little......................I think most would go with the latter.

    Option 3: I would be thankful for my job and not whine about something as trivial as a dress code.

    It's a free country. She can whine if she wants.

    Touche.
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    I think that's a matter of professionalism rather than prudishness.

    I agree with this. Without a little bit of regulation, people can end up looking sloppy, show too much skin, or send the wrong messages. It might seem silly at times but it is a big part of the work place environment, how people perceive you, and can be a major distraction.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    Where my fiance works they have sexual harassment training a lot, but then they never say anything to the women quite literally showing cleavage popping out of the top of their shirts. He embarrassed the hell out of one during a meeting once, talking about how disgusted he was at her inappropriate attire.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    hmmmm, no. It may be a free country but it isn't a country with jobs falling out of the sky. Let's think rationally here, would you quit your job because you couldn't show your shoulders or would you make an interesting post for others to reply to and vent a little......................I think most would go with the latter.

    Option 3: I would be thankful for my job and not whine about something as trivial as a dress code.

    you said free country did you not. You are free not to post or you are free to post and I am free to reply............look at all this freedom
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    I think that's a matter of professionalism rather than prudishness.

    More like pettiness rather than professionalism... professionalism would say to not wear ratty clothing...
  • ambrwaves27
    ambrwaves27 Posts: 206
    At my (corporate) job (believe it or not) we have "dress for your day" sooooo. . .if you have a meeting dress up if not then whatever. Today I felt like it was a "the kids kept me up to damn late and I have no fricken time to get coffee cause I hit snooze eight times" day. . .so I wore capris.
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    Option 3: I would be thankful for my job and not whine about something as trivial as a dress code.

    I asked other people to share their ridiculous dress codes and shared mine. No need to be catty! meow
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I used to work at a grocery store that forbade visible tattoos. I have a half sleeve. On days when it was too hot and I couldn't wear long sleeves or a jacket to cover, I wrapped my arm up with an ace bandage. People would run up to me and go "OH MY GOD! WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR ARM!?!?!?!" I'd say I have a tattoo. Then they'd scoff and say "Why do you have to cover it? It's 2011" Company rules. I had MORE customers tell me they were offended that I had to cover my tattoo rather than actually having it. When I told my boss that (who is Pennsylvania Dutch), he laughed me out of his office and said he didn't believe that. It's the truth!
  • jly33403
    jly33403 Posts: 49
    My mom and I work with the same company, both desk jobs, but different departments. She's jealous because I get to wear my sandals that have a thong, and she doesn't because people in her area don't understand the concept of "No rubber flip-flops". My boss is really cool with being a little lenient with our dress codes.

    It's usually too cold to show our shoulders anyway, most of us are wrapped in blankets.

    Edit: They probably changed the dress code because people were being extreme. They probably saw a lot of people wearing very unprofessional sleeveless tops, and so after a few warnings they changed it to disallow that style.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    Option 3: I would be thankful for my job and not whine about something as trivial as a dress code.

    I asked other people to share their ridiculous dress codes and shared mine. No need to be catty! meow

    girl you know there is always one.......................
  • paulaviki
    paulaviki Posts: 678 Member
    In my office we aren't allowed to wear spaghetti strap tops or flip flops which is fair enough as neither are really smart. But we can wear thicker vest tops and smart sandals which aren't really that different. I find dress codes a little old fashioned, and think making men wear ties is stupid, but it's not the end of the world. Right now I'm just grateful to have a secure job.
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    I work in a place that requires everyone to wear uniforms everyday... whats up with that?? lol

    God Bless the US Air Force!!!

    :)
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    I think that's a matter of professionalism rather than prudishness.
    More like pettiness rather than professionalism... professionalism would say to not wear ratty clothing...
    There are things that are inappropriate for the workplace whether they are ratty or not. Sleeveless blouses are fine with me, but then people will interpret that to mean they can wear low-cut camisoles instead of blouses. There has to be a line, unfortunately.
  • bigdawg025
    bigdawg025 Posts: 774 Member
    Yup... they make me wear this uniform thing... it's something like camoflage... and boots... and if I'm outside I have to wear a hat, too!!!

    Oh yeah... I'm in the military!!!! LMAO!!! :tongue:
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    So get a new job. It's a free country.

    So cavalier for you to say that. Been paying attention to the economy? Getting a job is difficult. She has the right to complain.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    Some people abuse dress code policies, so stricter dress codes have to be implemented. The worst dress code I ever had was when I worked in healthcare. We had to order hot pink suits with black buttons down the front. Had to wear pantyhose and black shoes. The suits were horrid.
  • laus_8882
    laus_8882 Posts: 217 Member
    I think 'no shoulders' is just a more tasteful way of stating 'for the love of god, stop showing your bra straps'. I don't think I've worked anywhere with a dress code. But then my only jobs have been in marketing, admin for a marketing team, and trendy bookstores.

    Funnily enough, all three jobs have had me dressing similarly - lots of black, statement jewellery, great haircut and Camper shoes sourced from your last trip to Europe. At least, that's where the all the other hipsters claimed they bought theirs; mine just come from the intarwebs!
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    Honestly, i wish our company would enforce the dress code more. I work for a larger company that deals with many people of many nationalities. I'm sorry, but how you dress and hold yourself reflect the image of the company. When people come in to work in clothes that i wouldn't wear to a club (both men and women)..or they wear clothes that don't fit (the big lady down the hall that wears to small a top so her belly button hair hangs out....it bothers me. Maybe i'm just being prudish, but i think it's just common professionalism.
  • itgeekwoman
    itgeekwoman Posts: 804 Member
    I work in a business professional environment, where only this spring open toe shoes were permitted. I am finally permitted to go without stockings or pantyhose. I have to have my shoulders covered and I must have a jacket if I go to a meeting at another site.

    I don't mind. All the men have to wear ties. It looks good, people realize they are at work and act like it. My boss wears a suit, as does his boss, who goes a bit over the top with the suspenders.. funky socks and flashy ties!!

    If that is the rule where you work, you really only have a few options. Go along.. or move along!
    :) Good luck!

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