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Adult dress codes

Mellie32 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:48:40 GMT

Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?

Re: Adult dress codes

qualitygal — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:55:15 GMT

Where is this going on at? Then, I can guess.

Re: Adult dress codes

CrazyDaisy — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:58:31 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?

If a profession, business, school etc. want to portray a specific image they have every right to require a dress code for the the time spent representing them. As to what that may be is up the the company or school. I have gone into offices and seen people walking around in flip flops, not instilling confidence even if it is "casual Friday".

Re: Adult dress codes

WenGirl42 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:00:54 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?

I don't think they're oppresive, and they can be necessary for any employer/administration wanting to make sure their employees convey a certain image. It's my experience that you can't rely on people to reasonably interpret what that means in a sensible way, so dress codes can either remove the personal interpretation element (if specific enough) or at least guide it appropriately.

Having said that, I am not subject to a formal dress code at my company because I'm not customer facing. I like the freedom and flexibility, and while I do take care to maintain a professional appearance, I have worked in both types of environments and much prefer this one. I definitely see people abusing it though.

Re: Adult dress codes

Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:01:03 GMT

Having managed several offices, I've observed that often employees don't exercise a lot of common sense when selecting their wearing apparel. However, if you ever try to write a dress code, you will pull your hair out. You try to think of each and every possible violation, but somebody will come up with something inappropriate that you never thought about including in the written code. My favorite was the young lady, a recent college graduate, who came to work in a jump suit made of a flowered calico fabric that was gathered on a band at the ankle. She looked exactly like Little Bo-Peep.

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JaneMarple — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:01:15 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?

This seems to be an annual thread topic.

Re: Adult dress codes

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:01:51 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?

@Mellie32

YES, they are definitely necessary.

Just go for a walk in various public settings and people watch. You'll see that it's pretty obvious that a LOT of people don't know how to dress appropriately ... even to church, funerals, and other more significant events. Totally clueless. (Where were their mothers when they were growing up?)

The Employer gets to decide about dress codes. If they are dealing with the public every day, it's their call. There's really nothing "oppressive" about it.

I have to laugh at young peoples' complaints that they should be able to "express themselves" any way they want. Where did they ever come up with such a crazy idea?

IMO, when you are on the Employer's time, being paid to do any number of functions, they make the call. If you don't like it, you're always free to quit.

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maestra — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:04:11 GMT

When I was teaching, my focus was clothing that: washable, modest even with my arms over my head or if I was bent over, nice colors or matching, seasonable and comfortable.

Shoes had to be close toed and flat; if you ever had a 12 year old boy trip and land on your feet you'd understand.

I tried to be fashionable, but not too trendy.

Re: Adult dress codes

CrazyDaisy — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:07:31 GMT

@JaneMarple wrote:
@Mellie32 wrote:
Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?
This seems to be an annual thread topic.

Lots of topics come up over and over, not a big deal.

Re: Adult dress codes

hoosieroriginal — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:08:20 GMT

They are definitely necessary at times. Have worked with people who obviously have no idea how they look - wearing see-through white tight stretch pants with thong underwear. Hmmm. She was called into office, sent home and told to come back dressed appropriately. Sent home more than once.

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WenGirl42 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:09:54 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Having managed several offices, I've observed that often employees don't exercise a lot of common sense when selecting their wearing apparel. However, if you ever try to write a dress code, you will pull your hair out. You try to think of each and every possible violation, but somebody will come up with something inappropriate that you never thought about including in the written code. My favorite was the young lady, a recent college graduate, who came to work in a jump suit made of a flowered calico fabric that was gathered on a band at the ankle. She looked exactly like Little Bo-Peep.

@Kachina624 This is where you get into grey area and the purpose of the dress code. While I don't see anything inappropriate about the outfit you describe, I could see how it would be...distracting. If I were writing a dress code for a modern office, I don't know how I would treat jumpsuits. I think shorter rompers would be out (as long as shorts were not permitted). Jumpsuits aren't really as casual as jeans, and like so many things today, can be dressed up or down with shoes/accessories/etc.

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Susan-QVC — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:10:17 GMT

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maestra — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:12:10 GMT

@WenGirl42 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Having managed several offices, I've observed that often employees don't exercise a lot of common sense when selecting their wearing apparel. However, if you ever try to write a dress code, you will pull your hair out. You try to think of each and every possible violation, but somebody will come up with something inappropriate that you never thought about including in the written code. My favorite was the young lady, a recent college graduate, who came to work in a jump suit made of a flowered calico fabric that was gathered on a band at the ankle. She looked exactly like Little Bo-Peep.
@Kachina624 This is where you get into grey area and the purpose of the dress code. While I don't see anything inappropriate about the outfit you describe, I could see how it would be...distracting. If I were writing a dress code for a modern office, I don't know how I would treat jumpsuits. I think shorter rompers would be out (as long as shorts were not permitted). Jumpsuits aren't really as casual as jeans, and like so many things today, can be dressed up or down with shoes/accessories/etc.

Can you imagine men in rompers in the office? Not necessarily a good look and more appropriate for casual weekend wear.

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Beth-QVC — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:12:31 GMT

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Re: Adult dress codes

WenGirl42 — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:13:18 GMT

@maestra wrote:
@WenGirl42 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Having managed several offices, I've observed that often employees don't exercise a lot of common sense when selecting their wearing apparel. However, if you ever try to write a dress code, you will pull your hair out. You try to think of each and every possible violation, but somebody will come up with something inappropriate that you never thought about including in the written code. My favorite was the young lady, a recent college graduate, who came to work in a jump suit made of a flowered calico fabric that was gathered on a band at the ankle. She looked exactly like Little Bo-Peep.
@Kachina624 This is where you get into grey area and the purpose of the dress code. While I don't see anything inappropriate about the outfit you describe, I could see how it would be...distracting. If I were writing a dress code for a modern office, I don't know how I would treat jumpsuits. I think shorter rompers would be out (as long as shorts were not permitted). Jumpsuits aren't really as casual as jeans, and like so many things today, can be dressed up or down with shoes/accessories/etc.

Can you imagine men in rompers in the office? Not necessarily a good look and more appropriate for casual weekend wear.

No, but the same is true for dresses and skirts, and I wouldn't ban those either.

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software — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:13:21 GMT

I supposed some code is necessary but where I work it's ridiculous. And the hags here get great joy in turning in offenders to HR. 7 more months until retirement!!!

@Mellie32 wrote:
Do you think they are necessary? Do you think they're oppressive? Do you believe only certain professions should have dress codes? What do you think should be the dress code for an office? School?

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Krimpette — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:13:53 GMT

I'm in favor of dress codes in the workplace. However, I'm also in favor of dress codes or uniforms for students also. Nothing wrong with looking neat and tidy!

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maestra — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:14:46 GMT

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
They are definitely necessary at times. Have worked with people who obviously have no idea how they look - wearing see-through white tight stretch pants with thong underwear. Hmmm. She was called into office, sent home and told to come back dressed appropriately. Sent home more than once.

We had this happen at school and the kiddos could see through this teacher's white skirt . It was embassassing for everyone, and I felt badly for the teacher.

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freakygirl — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:16:25 GMT

yes, i totally think they're necessary. especially in places of business or worship or schools. i've seen real doozies. it's not being a prude imo. it's being decent and respectful, to others and yourself. there are other places where you can dress like a, but come on, a little decency can't hurt.

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CrazyDaisy — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 16:17:32 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I'm in favor of dress codes in the workplace. However, I'm also in favor of dress codes or uniforms for students also. Nothing wrong with looking neat and tidy!

I like the idea of school uniforms too. The kids do have a lot of flexibility yet do look nice.