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Work Wear GRRRR!!!Uggs @ Work

slickc2100
slickc2100 Posts: 133 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hi all,,

Does anyone here wear Uggs to work???

I started a job not long ago, and with my first wage I decided to treat myself to a pair of Ugg Boots ...Wore them today to work to be told that were not allowed to wear them:mad::mad::mad:
Im ther 5 out of 7 days I love my Uggs (so comfy),,,we dont work in a customer facing environment but have to dress smart..fair enough but i was wearing them with leggings and I did look smart..:D:D

The only other thing were not allowed to wear are jeans/trackies..

So why not Uggs what are your views????

:p:p
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  • mynameistallulah
    mynameistallulah Posts: 2,238 Forumite
    Uggs never look smart.
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,890 Forumite
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    Uggs and leggings aren't smart wear.

    Aren't they far too hot.?
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  • sweetme
    sweetme Posts: 13,829 Forumite
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    I agree Uggs are definitely not smart work wear, I may be biased though I detest Uggs.
  • Abbafan1972
    Abbafan1972 Posts: 7,189 Forumite
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    No I don't like them either, especially when people "walk over" on them!
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  • slickc2100
    slickc2100 Posts: 133 Forumite
    but were allowed to wear leggings :(

    I had black leggings with black uggs and a long frilly jersey dressy type t-shirt on..and my manager (bless her) came over to me and pointed at my Uggs and said they are not allowed...
  • Tiddlywinks
    Tiddlywinks Posts: 5,777 Forumite
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    slickc2100 wrote: »

    have to dress smart..fair enough but i was wearing them with leggings and I did look smart..:D:D

    The only other thing were not allowed to wear are jeans/trackies..

    Please, please let this be a joke...

    Leggings and Uggs can NEVER be smart (as in professional) - on their own or together!
    :hello:
  • kingfisherblue
    kingfisherblue Posts: 9,203 Forumite
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    Sorry, I don't think Uggs or leggings are smart enough for work either. Personally I can't stand Uggs at all.
  • snozberry
    snozberry Posts: 1,200 Forumite
    I have only worn them once for work and that was because I had hurt my foot and they are the widest pair of shoes that I own. My boss was understanding but I felt incredibly unprofessional and vowed never to wear them for work again.

    They are shoes to be worn for dossing about it - not work. There are more comfortable and supportive shoes out there.
  • geri1965_2
    geri1965_2 Posts: 8,736 Forumite
    You should have a written down dress code really, I would ask to see it.

    Pretty much anything goes in our office, my colleague wears leggings, vest top and big boots. I prefer to wear skirt, smart t-shirt and sandals or shoes.
  • Sugar_Coated_Owl
    Sugar_Coated_Owl Posts: 12,379 Forumite
    I don't like Uggs especially as it makes people walk funny in them. I definitely don't think they are suitable for work.
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