a really interesting blog/article

[mickeym]

By way of nilchance:

It happened to me: I got in trouble for bringing my boobs to the office.

"If I'd been told the neckline of my dress was inappropriate, I don't think I'd have been thrilled, but I'd have gotten over it. Instead, years later, I still seethe at the memory of a woman I respected telling me that it was because of my body."

I didn't read the comments, so I have no idea if they're supportive, or flaming, or what. But the article itself is interesting.

Comments

[kitanabychoice.livejournal.com]

I really feel that article, as I had the same thing happen. I once wore a tank top with a sweater to work, like many women do, but because my breasts were bigger, they pulled me into the office and told me that my outfit was inappropriate in a casual work setting (not even business casual, just casual). To this day I can't figure out how a tank top UNDER a sweater is inappropriate.

I only scanned a few of the comments, but they seem supportive. :)

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

The comments are fantastically supportive, actually.

[pensnest]

The trouble with systems that don't specify is that everyone gets to interpret in their own way. It'd be much easier if the dress code stated outright what was okay and what wasn't. Although it'd come down to policing women's bodies again in any event. I bet no man ever got dinged for wearing extra-tight trousers!

[zillahseye.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I suspect in most environments even a guy who had his shirt down three buttons would get lectured for "not wearing a tie", not "trying to show off his chest".