Too much bare skin showing at work?

And maybe her nose ring too. In the summer heat, many employees, particularly those in their first jobs, may show up for work in rather skimpy attire that a small-business owner feels is unsuitable for the ...

[pete]

Yes, Americans have become sloppy dressers. I have heard the story I cannot wear a suit to Church, because I cannot afford one, but at the thrift store even a poor man can buy a suit for a few dollars, or at least a good pair of pants and a shirt.

I agree, many of us are tired of seeing people dressed so badly...

[Betamax]

There isn't anythin' more comical than watchin' a young professional come to a job interview, in wrinkled slacks, unbuttoned shirt and a bedhead hairdo, with a look of complete confusion as to why he doesn't seem to be able to get the sort of postions he's qualified for.

Employees, when unsure of the policy, should check with their employer before wearin' some of their more garish attire to work.

[Bergermeister]

I know I will get creamed for this one! LOL!

As long as the woman is not a fatty, I am all for short skirts and tight tops in the workplace!

Er, its a nice distraction from the toils of my job. LOL!!!

[Ahau Kin]

I got told, early on here, to stop wearing sweatpants to work ----- even though it's a semi - dirty production environment and they are comfortable as heck. I guess some of the carpet hags got offended by 'the package'.

[cranky]

This should be an eye opener for all you freedom of expression people that immediately start jumping up and down when a school considers a dress code. Wake up... what you wear directly impacts on how you are perceived. A 19 year old should not have to be told how to dress for a job. I can only assume she was one of the kids that constantly wore flip flops and jeans that showed her butt crack while in highschool. and had parents that didn't want to infringe on their little angel's freedom of expression. good job with that parenting. wake up america and parents...teach your children right from wrong and please teach them how to dress. I know this is a shocker but you are in charge.

[Bergermeister]

cranky wrote:

This should be an eye opener for all you freedom of expression people that immediately start jumping up and down when a school considers a dress code. Wake up... what you wear directly impacts on how you are perceived. A 19 year old should not have to be told how to dress for a job. I can only assume she was one of the kids that constantly wore flip flops and jeans that showed her butt crack while in highschool. and had parents that didn't want to infringe on their little angel's freedom of expression. good job with that parenting. wake up america and parents...teach your children right from wrong and please teach them how to dress. I know this is a shocker but you are in charge.

Agree, Cranky. What self-respecting parent wouldn't tell their child what attire is approprate for work? Oh, I answered my own question. Self-respecting parents are becoming scarce in this day and age.

[Dog]

it all starts at home. dress like a slob and say, would you like fries with that.

[love those interns]

Bergermeister wrote:

As long as the woman is not a fatty, I am all for short skirts and tight tops in the workplace!
Er, its a nice distraction from the toils of my job. LOL!!!

Yes!

[City Worker]

pete wrote:

Yes, Americans have become sloppy dressers. I have heard the story I cannot wear a suit to Church, because I cannot afford one, but at the thrift store even a poor man can buy a suit for a few dollars, or at least a good pair of pants and a shirt.
I agree, many of us are tired of seeing people dressed so badly...

Sorry--I dress to satisfy myself--not you. Is what I'm wearing clean and not showing any illegal body parts. If the answer is "yes" to both questions, then MYOB.

[City Worker]

cranky wrote:

This should be an eye opener for all you freedom of expression people that immediately start jumping up and down when a school considers a dress code. Wake up... what you wear directly impacts on how you are perceived. A 19 year old should not have to be told how to dress for a job. I can only assume she was one of the kids that constantly wore flip flops and jeans that showed her butt crack while in highschool. and had parents that didn't want to infringe on their little angel's freedom of expression. good job with that parenting. wake up america and parents...teach your children right from wrong and please teach them how to dress. I know this is a shocker but you are in charge.

First--a school is NOT an employer---let me know when that changes & schools start paying their students, and I may re-consider. For now, schools & employers--apples & oranges----until the kid applies for work, workplace dress codes don't apply.

Second---sure looks like this subject brought out the usual crew of people who like to tell others how to live.

[Power to the People]

Everybody must wear uniforms from now on no matter who you are, how old you are or where you work. Once everybody is in uniform, then all social and cultural problems will vanish forever. And the uniform manufacturers will be rich.

[IMO]

City Worker wrote:

<quoted text>
First--a school is NOT an employer---let me know when that changes & schools start paying their students, and I may re-consider. For now, schools & employers--apples & oranges----until the kid applies for work, workplace dress codes don't apply.
Second---sure looks like this subject brought out the usual crew of people who like to tell others how to live.

FIRST- school is the child's responsibility. it is their duty to show up on time every day, do their job (listen to the teacher, take notes, study for exams, etc.), and leave at the end of the day. That is a full time job to a child is it not? If they don't do their what they're supposed to do, their grades decrease and they get held back a grade. Same with a workplace, your pay doesn't increase and you won't advance.
SECOND- You sound like the majority of the problem. One of those parents who don't want to make their child responsible for the choices that they make and they sure aren't learning what's expected from them.

One word for ya people RESPECT... teach your kids the meaning of that one word and it's importance and they will succeed

[IMO]

why the hell would someone/anyone think it's ok and/or appropriate to show up at work with tank tops and flip flops? Even McDonald's doesn't allow such nonsense! People like that obviously don't take their job seriously and as a client, I surely won't take them seriously!

[Scooter Moonpie]

Bergermeister wrote:

I know I will get creamed for this one! LOL!
As long as the woman is not a fatty, I am all for short skirts and tight tops in the workplace!
Er, its a nice distraction from the toils of my job. LOL!!!

Oh my my
Oh hell yes

[City Worker]

Power to the People wrote:

Everybody must wear uniforms from now on no matter who you are, how old you are or where you work. Once everybody is in uniform, then all social and cultural problems will vanish forever. And the uniform manufacturers will be rich.

I know you are being cynical, but this sounds like the mantra of a lot of people on this discussion board.

[May Fong]

Employers Will soon have a Glut of workers. Willing to look nice just to have a job...

So Keep looking like a tramp... It will be good practice for your next job... Walking the streets. Or pole dancing... Of course the new laws are tightening up what you can show there too...

[City Worker]

IMO wrote:

<quoted text>
FIRST- school is the child's responsibility. it is their duty to show up on time every day, do their job (listen to the teacher, take notes, study for exams, etc.), and leave at the end of the day. That is a full time job to a child is it not? If they don't do their what they're supposed to do, their grades decrease and they get held back a grade. Same with a workplace, your pay doesn't increase and you won't advance.
SECOND- You sound like the majority of the problem. One of those parents who don't want to make their child responsible for the choices that they make and they sure aren't learning what's expected from them.
One word for ya people RESPECT... teach your kids the meaning of that one word and it's importance and they will succeed

School is not fulltime employment. You are confusing an employee relationship with a student relationship. They are not the same thing. When the school begins paying the student to attend(instead of the other way around), then you will have an employer/employee relationship.

Second: it's you who have the problem of being a control-freak and wanting to tell others how to live, act, dress, etc. Go find something constructive to do with your time instead of trying to tell me how I (or my family) sould live their lives.

[City Worker]

IMO wrote:

why the hell would someone/anyone think it's ok and/or appropriate to show up at work with tank tops and flip flops? People like that obviously don't take their job seriously and as a client, I surely won't take them seriously!

The only thing that matters is their ability to do the job. I don't care if my financial advisor wears a Cleveland Browns uniform (or blue jeans & sandals) if he's getting me big returns on my invested funds. Or--is he a competent doctor, roofer, teacher?---the judgement is made by actions and results, not what they are wearing.

[Bergermeister]

Scooter Moonpie wrote:

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Oh my my
Oh hell yes

Sounds like someone went to Petty/Winwood last night! We were there as well and got SOAKED! Still a great show! I could have listened to Petty all night long, but was a little disappointed he catered to the kids with new tunes. Would like to have heard more of his old tunes. Still a killer show!!

[none]

It's kinda hard to dress to impress when your employer cannot control the climate of a building, 98 degrees one day 46 degrees the next. Or when the elevators often do not work properly and you may have to hike 9 floors, or the floors are filthy and other items are in disrepair (yea I'm talking about the city buildings) Your working environment sets the tone. It's all about morale. If big companies are so put out why don't they quit giving their CEO big bonuses and starting giving clothing allowances to their employees. Dressing to kill takes BIG BUCKS! Right now everyone is spending their wages on GAS. Or better yet provide employees with a uniform and quit crying