Inequalities in the workplace!

McKneff

But, be honest, OP, has your OH ever tried to go into work with cut off shorts and a T shirt.

If anything is said to him he has the perfect answer.

But, I do know what you mean. I worked in an office for 25 years and Id never go in anything other than a jacket, blouse and skirt or trousers. I did that because I wanted to, other ladies came in all sorts of things but then again I think it depends on the office really.

dacouch

I drive around central London a lot, I'm all for the inequalities as the ladies in central London when the sun is out make for a much better driving experience.

Tigsteroonie

Derivative wrote: »

I find it strange that people complain about wearing a suit and tie to be honest.

Yes, they can be warm if you wear polyester tat, but at the end of the day, you look like a boss.

Businesswear is the attire of winners. I wouldn't want to go to work in a t-shirt, honestly. T-shirts are for the beach, suits are for professionals.

I'd agree with this.

Despite the hot weather, I am still wearing smart office wear - trousers and a tailored shirt.

Teacher2301

What about air con? I see so many offices with these in, wearing a suit in an air con office is fine.

I know its March and it is only 22 degree's, hardly the heights of summer. I used to work in a shirt and tie in Kenya, so 22 degree's is quite mild actually. Wear a short sleeved shirt perhaps. Linen trousers are cooler as well - crease easily though. Just some ideas to help your hubby OP.

grannybroon

When I worked in the Civil Service late 60s into 70s, women were not allowed to wear trousers. Men were expected to be booted and suited whatever the grade.

Before I retired things totally opposite. Jeans, T-shirts, leggings, etc etc. I do feel one should dress in a professional manner but dress down Friday an excellent idea.

stephen77

Derivative wrote: »

I find it strange that people complain about wearing a suit and tie to be honest.

Yes, they can be warm if you wear polyester tat, but at the end of the day, you look like a boss.

Businesswear is the attire of winners. I wouldn't want to go to work in a t-shirt, honestly. T-shirts are for the beach, suits are for professionals.

I do not like wearing as its get to hot. Wether its polyester tat or exspensive clothes i still find it hot.
Plus wear I work has ovens the size of living rooms in parts of the building. Once you get hot you sweat, its obvious. So you may be wearing professional attire you do not look smart.

I would never wear shirt and tie outside of work as they are not as comfortable.

if working weekends we do not have to wear shirt and tie. My work quality and how people interact with me does not change.

CoolHotCold

FATBALLZ wrote: »

Creative accountants can be quite handy...

My flatmate is doing a masters of accounting.

Throughout University he has always been told to start at the end and work backwards. (Start with the finished figure and go back)

Jeff_Bridges_hair

If im in the office or meeting clients for a meeting then always shirt and tie and probably a jacket if its the first meeting with them or is cold but if im visiting my staff on the job then ill wear what is reflected by the location im visiting - if im ever going onto the Underground to see them then its always jeans so I dont mind getting them dirty.

Im surprised the OPs OH wears his jacket when its warm though. But the smarter the better for office work imo

paddedjohn

id like to bet a few quid that its the OP thats upset about the women wearing clinging frocks and not her bloke, its probably the reason why he goes to work each day;)

System

paddedjohn wrote: »

id like to bet a few quid that its the OP thats upset about the women wearing clinging frocks and not her bloke, its probably the reason why he goes to work each day;)

also probably the reason he came out sweating:)