Anonymous wrote:Look I’m GenX so I get the shock that this isn’t how we dressed. I really do. However, unless we want to become like boomers trying to ricochet the present and future into a romanticized past only creating a dystopian reality, then how about we consider and then accept that times change.

Be happy that you found a bookstore! They are few and far between. Be happy that a younger person wanted to work in a bookstore. Accept that was is acceptable and normal attire for her generation is up to her, not you.

Let the boomers do the judging and don’t pick up their torch.

Hilarious. I presume you also preach this philosophy to folks you know who are concerned about the upcoming election, or abortion access.

Anonymous wrote:Oh, come on - this has been a thing forever! I remember 20 years ago that we called interns on Capitol Hill "skinterns" or "club intern". Mind you, I was only a few years older, but thought my super profesh, ill fitting Limited and Express suits were the height of fashion.

OP, you're also referring to a bookstore employee, which is not exactly what I would call a "work" environment.

Can you even comprehend what a giant AH you are?

Look I’m GenX so I get the shock that this isn’t how we dressed. I really do. However, unless we want to become like boomers trying to ricochet the present and future into a romanticized past only creating a dystopian reality, then how about we consider and then accept that times change.

Be happy that you found a bookstore! They are few and far between. Be happy that a younger person wanted to work in a bookstore. Accept that was is acceptable and normal attire for her generation is up to her, not you.

Let the boomers do the judging and don’t pick up their torch.

Anonymous wrote:I've never seen a fit, attractive woman care about what other women wear.

And if all of your customers are “fit, attractive” women, no problem!

Oh, come on - this has been a thing forever! I remember 20 years ago that we called interns on Capitol Hill "skinterns" or "club intern". Mind you, I was only a few years older, but thought my super profesh, ill fitting Limited and Express suits were the height of fashion.

OP, you're also referring to a bookstore employee, which is not exactly what I would call a "work" environment.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are no standards anymore. Many women are too stupid (apparently) to know how to dress appropriately for the occasion anymore, whether that be work or school or even just going to the store, and any attempt to correct them is met with accusations of “OMG you’re just a jealous hag” or the ever popular (and utterly meaningless) “stop policing women’s bodies!!!”

It’s pathetic and I find the women who act like this to be an embarrassment.

Yeah…companies are now too afraid of implementing a dress code or any rules to dressing professionally because it is “sexist” and “policing women’s bodies”

That is not a thing.

It's a book store.

Anonymous wrote:There are no standards anymore. Many women are too stupid (apparently) to know how to dress appropriately for the occasion anymore, whether that be work or school or even just going to the store, and any attempt to correct them is met with accusations of “OMG you’re just a jealous hag” or the ever popular (and utterly meaningless) “stop policing women’s bodies!!!”

It’s pathetic and I find the women who act like this to be an embarrassment.

Yeah…companies are now too afraid of implementing a dress code or any rules to dressing professionally because it is “sexist” and “policing women’s bodies”

Anonymous wrote:Good friend is a partner at at big law firm. She said they have had to have conversations with the summer interns about not wearing crop tops to the office. At skadden. What a time to be alive.

I work for a consulting firm and I've been designated the "dress code mom" at work because apparently I'm not threatening (if only these people knew what a horrible b__ I am outside of work, LOL!). It's so awkward, but when you are in a client presenting role, you have to look professional. I've even had to do it over teams: "Cara, can you put on a sweater, the dress code applies when we're on camera too, thanks". I HATE IT.

Anonymous wrote:I was a supervisor in the mid-90’s and my boss had me talk to a younger employee about her wardrobe. She was a tall girl and all of her skirts and dresses were just way too short and revealing. I don’t think she intended to dress that way, but it was distracting in a government office. After that, she wore mostly pants but it was an awkward conversation and I hated being the one to tell her.

I hope you made it clear you were the reluctant messenger.

Anonymous wrote:I've never seen a fit, attractive woman care about what other women wear.

Amusing, and true in casual circumstances, but not if I run a more formal organization and my employees are getting the wrong sort of attention.

Anonymous wrote:Super surprised by how much I see girls wearing crop tops at work. I was at a bookstore today and a girl was wearing what was basically a bra.

I remember we weren’t even allowed to wear tank tops, shirts had to have sleeves.

Is this a thing now? Do business owners really not care how bad it looks?

At a bookstore? Have you tried hiring and retaining hourly workers lately? If someone is actually showing up every day, you would not care.

I was a supervisor in the mid-90’s and my boss had me talk to a younger employee about her wardrobe. She was a tall girl and all of her skirts and dresses were just way too short and revealing. I don’t think she intended to dress that way, but it was distracting in a government office. After that, she wore mostly pants but it was an awkward conversation and I hated being the one to tell her.

[quote=Anonymous]When I entered work force in the 80’s there were some places that did not allow pants and required women to wear hose. [/quote]

I clerked for a judge after law school in the late 90s and she required skirt suits only and hose. No pants.

Anonymous wrote:I think back to what I wore to the office when I was an intern and I cringe. Too tight, not appropriate for work. I just didn’t know what was appropriate. I thought “any dress = work clothes”. Time is just a flat circle.

+1

20 years ago it was low rise pants. At least these girls aren't mooning everyone when they sit down.