How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sundresses have been around forever

+1 and that lemons Tuckernuck is so cute.

I'm a lawyer but I also enjoy going to summer parties, vacations and the like. I would wear that dress!

To court?

To a deposition?

To a first meeting with a prospective client?

If so, let us know how it turns out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a hard time taking my male colleagues seriously when they are wearing an archaic “costume” that hasn’t changed since 1920 or so. I don’t understand why men’s fashions don’t evolve. The blazer, the tie.

Men's fashions change, just like women's. Ties are out right now, and the cut of blazers and slacks changes, and shoes. A man's suit from 20 years ago would look as dated as a woman's suit from 20 years ago.

That sounds depressing. Minor changes in uniforms.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A person can conduct work while wearing them… and do.

This^. You don't need a uniform to be good at your job.

I agree, but then why all the hand wringing about athleisure or wearing sweats to WFH?

Clothes aren't just to cover you, they are messaging. Business wear conveys a certain message, and a floral sundress conveys a different one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That's an incredibly misogynist statement, OP.

You are saying that women who dress in these clothes, are somehow worth less than women who dress in other clothes?

Are you a proponent of looking like a man to be more respected? Donning apparel reminiscent of the military? Sharp edges, clean cut lines, no pink or baby blue? Trousers at all times?

DP

I think both genders should look respectable. Men don't show this much flesh and textile in one outfit - why should we. If men started to wear something equally absurd, like a superman cape, my reaction would be the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A person can conduct work while wearing them… and do.

This^. You don't need a uniform to be good at your job.

I agree, but then why all the hand wringing about athleisure or wearing sweats to WFH?

Clothes aren't just to cover you, they are messaging. Business wear conveys a certain message, and a floral sundress conveys a different one.

Using clothes to signal status is sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Here you go, OP: https://www.reiss.com/us/en/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-suitsandtailoring-0?p=5#325.9375


This is my go to for work clothing. I too hate those dresses you mention--but also they aren't really intended for the office.

Are you transgender? Those are manly

I'm the PP that posted that. Weird take btw. They are definitely not on me, I basically look like a Barbie doll--tall, blonde, big bust small waist. I also work in a fairly conservative field and I am an exec, so need to look like one. I found this company (and a few others) by googling what Julia Louis Dreyfuss wore in Veep and also what Robin Wright wore in House of Cards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Here you go, OP: https://www.reiss.com/us/en/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-suitsandtailoring-0?p=5#325.9375


This is my go to for work clothing. I too hate those dresses you mention--but also they aren't really intended for the office.

Are you transgender? Those are manly

😩

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A person can conduct work while wearing them… and do.

This^. You don't need a uniform to be good at your job.

I agree, but then why all the hand wringing about athleisure or wearing sweats to WFH?

Clothes aren't just to cover you, they are messaging. Business wear conveys a certain message, and a floral sundress conveys a different one.

Using clothes to signal status is sad.

That's pretty much what everyone one does in some way. Even if what you're signaling is "I DGAF about how I look and need you to know that"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can't think of any job where productivity can be improved by wearing a suit or a sheath dress instead of a jeans and tee shirt. You won't perform any magic in heels or dress shoes which can't be performed in sneakers or loafers.

This thread isn’t about any of those articles of clothing. It’s about women’s work clothing morphing into something that is suitable for the SAHM on her way to meet friends after daycare drop off.

It used to be that you would buy both a work wardrobe and one for your personal life. I was a child in the 80s so I don’t think women should dress like men in the workplace, but all of tops are suddenly maximalist in a suspiciously trad wifey way. Why does work blouse need lace panels, ruffle sleeves, AND a big bow?

Are women in Britain and Western Europe dressing this way for work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m talk and long dresses look amazing on me. I’m dreading when they go out of style.

I have huge boobs and they look awful
On me. I can’t wait for the trend to be over. I’m so jealous of women who can wear these and look good.

Yep, tall and busty here. Can't wear ruffles, puffed sleeves, or anything else that adds fluffy volume. I look great in surplice tops or something structured like a blazer.

Same here. I also just don't like the way that stuff looks, like Little House on the Prairie cosplay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can't think of any job where productivity can be improved by wearing a suit or a sheath dress instead of a jeans and tee shirt. You won't perform any magic in heels or dress shoes which can't be performed in sneakers or loafers.

This thread isn’t about any of those articles of clothing. It’s about women’s work clothing morphing into something that is suitable for the SAHM on her way to meet friends after daycare drop off.

It used to be that you would buy both a work wardrobe and one for your personal life. I was a child in the 80s so I don’t think women should dress like men in the workplace, but all of tops are suddenly maximalist in a suspiciously trad wifey way. Why does work blouse need lace panels, ruffle sleeves, AND a big bow?

Are women in Britain and Western Europe dressing this way for work?

Not in my company. Maybe other industries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Here you go, OP: https://www.reiss.com/us/en/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-suitsandtailoring-0?p=5#325.9375


This is my go to for work clothing. I too hate those dresses you mention--but also they aren't really intended for the office.

Are you transgender? Those are manly

Do you also wear onsies and diapers? The clothing OP is talking about looks good on these under 5.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I never wear ruffles. I’m too tall or something. It’s just wrong for me.

Well, you probably look like an adult and there is a logical disconnect between that and dressing like a baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't have any trouble taking a woman seriously because of her clothes.

I do.

Even fast food restaurants have no shirt, no shoes, no service policy. Clothing says a lot about a person, even on the subconscious level.

[Anonymous]

Instead of trying to look professional, focus on being more professional.