Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:20     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:18     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
Anonymous wrote:on the one hand, I agree, and am irritated that Trump era seems to have ushered in this era of woman needing to breed (and I have a large family).

On the other, I feel like - why can't women be professional and also feminine? These shouldn't be oxymorons. The 1980s when looking professional meant women dressed up like men should be over.


Just like men can be masculine and professional; women can be feminine and professional. I don't see men wearing muscle shirts to the office (thank goodness). Why in the heck do women want to wear repurposed doilies.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:18     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:15     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:15     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
Anonymous wrote:A person can conduct work while wearing them… and do.


Yes, they can also conduct work in a clown costume, but it too doesn't look professional and people cannot take you seriously.

I'm with you OP. I still can't get my head around the mentality of grown women who dress themselves like babies.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:12     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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?



Yup. Women must look like men to assert authority and competence or they won't be taken seriously. This insecurity is due to centuries of misogynistic conditioning.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:11     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:08     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
I don't have any trouble taking a woman seriously because of her clothes.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:07     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:07     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
So wear something else. I have noticed that the high end designers are not doing much of these floral ditzy prints and ruffles.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:05     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:05     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
I never wear ruffles. I’m too tall or something. It’s just wrong for me.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:03     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
Humans are more than their profession and jobs. That's not our whole identity but just one part of our identities. We aren't living for jobs but getting jobs done so lives are better for everyone.
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:03     Subject: Re:How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
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
Anonymous
Post 08/13/2025 08:00     Subject: How can anyone take us seriously in these dimity florals and huge shoulder ruffles?
Anonymous wrote:Have clothing designers just decided that women are leaving white collar professions so why bother dressing like you have a plan for the day besides stopping at WF for a matcha latte and bouquet of wildflowers?


Women and men need to relax and stop dressing to impress and start dressing to enjoy life and do their work in a relaxed atmosphere. They are going to office to get the job done, not to attend queen Victoria's court.