Fairly recently a new trend came about which are the walking shorts a.k.a. Bermuda shorts. They have been presented suitable for work when worn with an appropriate shirt and shoes. At first I wasn't too impressed with the shorts, but I soon came around. One day I made myself try on a pair and realized I actually liked them. So I took a gamble and bought two pair from express ($10 each). Both tailored and looked presentable for work. Usually I'd wear them either with a button up shirt or a sweater with a light knit shirt underneath. Well, a new "decree" went out a few weeks ago at work about the dress code. Of course mainly for the women because menswear is so simple that there is no way they could be under dressed for work. I realized that one of the items were shorts. I figured what was meat were shorts that were outreageously short and tight. As you can see, the shorts I had were tailored, knee length, and of a decent fit. Will you believe I was told I could NOT wear these to work anymore by HR?! I was shocked to say the least. But when I asked why you couldn't believe the answer I got. I'm pretty cool with the HR lady so she proceeded to tell me that it wasn't because of how unprofessional they looked on me or anything. Its just that there are some people of larger girth (a.k.a. fat) who wear the same thing and it doesn't look very appropriate. Since they were told they couldn't wear them then I can't wear them. Now I was pretty pissed off by this because I shouldn't be punished just because of someone else's inability to decipher what's appropriate for them to wear to work.
Ladies, just because you see something is in style doesn't mean you can wear it. Please wear things that are appropriate for your body. That goes for women of all sizes. I may be thin but doesn't mean I can wear everything! You would never see me wearing skin tight pants and a cropped top or halter. I'm getting a little too old for the teenie bopper look. So you get my point? Wear what appropriate for your body please! Also, wear your size!! That's another peeve of mine. A size is just a freakin' number! Get over yourself, if you wear a double digit size....so what! Stop trying to fit into clothes that don't fit. That's enough for now. I'll get on my soap box later that complain about some other things. Lata...
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