Dress code

Who works at a company with a written dress code? My company recently
instituted a new policy that bans jeans, t–shirts, skirts above the
knee, etc. Before that we were pretty much free to wear whatever we
wanted, including slippers, as long as it's not dirty, offensive or
torn. When the change was made, there were a lot of complaints,
resentment and even threats of quitting. I, too, weren't very happy
about it. I loved my jeans. But weeks and several hundred dollars
worth of new clothes later, I realized how much I love my new wardrobe.
I miss my jeans when the weather is wet and cold, but overall, I
really enjoy coming in to work looking professional. It also makes
going to after–work parties easier. I don't have to change anymore.
The other upside: if I have a job interview, no one can tell. =)

On 4 Nov 2005 22:29:26 –0800, "snowfoot" wrote:
..... hand goes up ....
About the only thing I can think of that you'd probably want to wear
to work that you can't is a T–shirt. Of course, add a collar to a
T–shirt and you have a polo shirt. It basically made one of my
either–or options into an one–case–only option.
If you're in a factory area, there are other restrictions but they're
basically safety related. In the time frame around 1978–1983, my work
involved occasional trips to the factory floor to work "computer won't
boot" problems. No Chucks allowed.... unless they were leather Chucks.
And, to make things even more fun, we had to deal with the unions when
we were fixing stuff. An engineer carrying a tape or a disc was
considered as handling "engineering paperwork" which they were allowed
to do. An engineer carrying a whole box of tapes or discs was a no–no
as they were doeing either IAM or Teamster work.
My manager at one software development lab (where I was the system
administrator largely by default) basically told me to get the unions
to haul the stuff in, slam the door, and then do what we darn well
please. (And we had locks on the door to keep them out unless we
wanted them in.)
I also remember that particular computer lab as being the last one
where they allowed smoking. One of my co–workers complained about it
to our manager... who tried to stop it but the one smoker kept puffing
and his manager wouldn't make him stop. She got the idea to complain
about it to Security while I was off at the doctors' office. When I
came back, she had put up signs at six–foot intervals: "NO SMOKING BY
ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHAL!" (I guess she asked the right person the
right question.)
I heard the proverbial straw that broke the camels' back was a case of
somebody who thought a short–short skirt and a Shania top was
"business casual."
If it wasn't that, it had to be the former admin for the guy on the
fifth floor who (among other things) wears peace–sign Chucks to
work... she thought flip–flops and stretch pants were "business
casual."
On the other hand, if all the jeans and/or sneaker wearers left, you'd
likely shut down the place.... critical lack of brainpower.
––
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snowfoot wrote:
Me. I *really* should wear a suit every day, but I often get by with
wool trousers/skirt, a twin set & pumps. I can't go much more casual
than that. At my last job everyone wore jeans, tees & sneakers. Or even
sweats. I miss that. :–(

On 4 Nov 2005 22:29:26 –0800, "snowfoot" <lamt...@gmail.com>
choked out these words:
sounds like my company. i did read the rest of your post – see
it's not so bad, is it?
actually, we get to wear jeans on the weekends if by Friday our
retail is 10% of production.
david
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in lbs:
213/194/190

My company has a dress policy which is 'dress casual.' Example: Polo
shirts, docker pants, casual type tops & slacks for women. Friday is
"casual" day which means t–shirts, jeans, & sneakers. However, no torn
jeans, shirts with questionable verses or pictures will be tolerated.
Of course week–ends mean jeans & t–shirts without asking.

For us, Fridays are still dress–up days. No casual. The only
exception is when we have to work holidays. We can wear jeans &
sneakers then... consolation prize for working when the rest of your
family is at home celebrating the holidays. =)