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[oyceter]

While shelving the business section today, I came across the 1996 version of Dress for Success for Women. Being curious, I flipped it open, and it fell right to a page in which the author advises all women to wear skirts to work unless absolutely necessary. He says this because much research shows that men have problems taking orders or listening to women in pants.

1996!!

WTF?!

Grrrrrr. I am of half a mind to take that book and bury it somewhere in the store where no one will ever see it.

Comments

[masqthephlsphr.livejournal.com]

That's so totally one person's opinion. I was alive and well and in the work place even earlier than 1996, and whether it's slacks or dresses is totally dependent on the atmosphere where you work. Often, dresses are seen as more 'professional' and are more apt to be required the more you get into the upper eschelons of business. But it's a matter of the perception of professionalism (women in pants are seen as 'dressing down', or more casual).

And when professionalism is what's key, not any dress will do. It's tailored suits, the right colors, and a whole slew of things. And that goes for men as well--the right suits, the right colors, and not looking too casual.

[angeyja.livejournal.com]

I agree.

(Just want to note that one of our IT guys wears a skirt occasionally. *smile*)

[masqthephlsphr.livejournal.com]

Sorry about that previous post. Thought I was talking to Oyce. But there are more than one guy in the Bay Area who wear skirts while they go about their daily business.

[oyceter]

LOL!

We've got a guy who occasionally wears a kilt and purple knee socks ^_^.

[oyceter]

That's what I figure. Stupid Dress for Success guy.

It's funny, because I remember talking to some people about interviews and proper procedure and etc. And I wondered, should I wear a skirt suit? The answer I got was: "Nah! No one wears those now!" Hee.