Have you ever broken dress code at work?

[Tin Pan Sally]

I got in trouble for dress code violation at work yesterday. I was wearing a fairly long black lace skirt with panel under, black lace cami top with black lace bra under, celtic black sandals that had a vintage look. My boss came up to my desk to tell me the outfit was too risque and I needed to cover up. Luckily I had my cashmere sweater with rhinestone buttons handy. I feel like such a wild one now
I was a little insulted as I've never had a man tell me to put my clothes back on before.

 

[mysterygal]

that would be embarrassing...the outfit doesn't sound bad unless the cami was a little too much on the sheer side

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Dress code amongst scientists is button down oxford shirt and blue jeans. So i break dress code every day ... Not that there is a dress code ... And neither should there be.

What, if you don't mind me asking, environment do you work in? Just trying to get a handle on why the way you're dressed could be "wrong" according to a dress code ...

bk

 

[Tin Pan Sally]

that would be embarrassing...the outfit doesn't sound bad unless the cami was a little too much on the sheer side

No, it was well lined. There is a some policy against bare shoulders. Just as well, I was giving off a glare with my blindingly pale moon tan.

 

[KAT]

whats your job?
i dont think its too much at all!
you should see the german woman working in a bank
it never happend to me before..when i started with my job they just told me i cant wear heels, that was fine because of security reasons, i was young and still in school and didnt know. I work as a pre school// kindergarten teacher and of course in case of an accident i cant run fast enough to help! I understand that reason
but why for you? thats why i asked what your job is?
KAT

 

[Tin Pan Sally]

It's an office job. We wear high heels, skirts, etc, but can't show too much skin.

 

[KAT]

I was a little insulted as I've never had a man tell me to put my clothes back on before.

lol

then i dont understand his reaction!

maybe he was irritated because he liked it and just wanted to go back to work?[huh]

 

[mysterygal]

well, if he liked it he would have had her wear her outfit for the rest of the day..dress code is dress code...for the most part, it seems most employers are pretty slack about what's ok and what's not...this guy has a line and is sticking to it

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Maybe he was irritated because he liked it and just wanted to go back to work?[huh]

Naah, that's not it. It was done so that no one at the office could accuse him of sexual harassment if he happened to glance your way.

Companies are so fearful of lawsuits, they've gone to the other extreme with this sexual harassment-at-work issue. Hope we find a "happy medium" one day.

 

[Tin Pan Sally]

Yeah yeah, that's it, I was a distraction...
Our dress code is business casual, which means no jeans, no sneakers, no flip flops, no potentially offensive logos, no exposed underarms, abs, chest, buttocks, and only a reasonable amount of cleavage. Skirts can't be more than 3" above the knee. Undergarments must be worn but not visible.

I wonder if they needed dress codes back in the golden era before the scanty pop divas?

 

[Hemingway Jones]

I'm suit and tie everyday, except business casual on Fridays. Though, for me, vintage casual is jacket and tie!

I am always overdressed.

I also work for a bank, not in a branch, but in a commercial lending office.

 

[LolitaHaze]

Let's not even get into my dress code!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Begging the question, eh? lol

 

[Andykev]

Beg what question?

Let's not even get into my dress code!

You mean your "undress" codelol

Me, I have a choice of Black and tan or green and tan, for formal occasions.

 

[Tin Pan Sally]

Let's not even get into my dress code!

You're a snazzy undresser.
Yes, you can steal that one because I know you will anyway

 

[LolitaHaze]

Hehehehe... yup... pretty much!

You mean your "undress" codelol

Me, I have a choice of Black and tan or green and tan, for formal occasions.

 

[LolitaHaze]

You are right... I probably would steal it.

You're a snazzy undresser.
Yes, you can steal that one because I know you will anyway

 

[Marc Chevalier]

You are right... I probably would steal it.

But you wouldn't have any pockets to hide it in ... lol

 

[LolitaHaze]

One doesn't need pockets when they have the art of distraction on their side! LOL

But you wouldn't have any pockets to hide it in ... lol

 

[fortworthgal]

Nope, I haven't! I work in an office environment and our dress code is pretty much business/business casual. No jeans, t-shirts, must wear stockings, etc. Usually I wear slacks and a sweater twinset or blouse, or a dress or skirt/blouse combo. I strive to be a model employee. lol