Comments on: Provocative = Productive, New Survey Says http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/ CareerBuilder Job Seeker Community Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Anja Blakely http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-38036 Anja Blakely Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:43:30 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-38036 I have to show my appreciation to this writer just for rescuing me from this dilemma. Right after surfing throughout the search engines and coming across views that were not beneficial, I thought my entire life was well over. Existing minus the solutions to the problems you have resolved as a result of the posting is a serious case, and those that might have in a wrong way damaged my career if I hadn't come across the website. That knowledge and kindness in dealing with every aspect was priceless. I'm not sure what I would've done if I hadn't encountered such a point like this. I can now look forward to my future. Thanks for your time so much for this skilled and result oriented guide. I will not think twice to suggest your web page to any person who will need assistance on this area. I have to show my appreciation to this writer just for rescuing me from this dilemma. Right after surfing throughout the search engines and coming across views that were not beneficial, I thought my entire life was well over. Existing minus the solutions to the problems you have resolved as a result of the posting is a serious case, and those that might have in a wrong way damaged my career if I hadn’t come across the website. That knowledge and kindness in dealing with every aspect was priceless. I’m not sure what I would’ve done if I hadn’t encountered such a point like this. I can now look forward to my future. Thanks for your time so much for this skilled and result oriented guide. I will not think twice to suggest your web page to any person who will need assistance on this area.

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]]> By: Bonnie http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-22342 Bonnie Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:11:28 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-22342 What sorts of "professionals" were interviewed? What sorts of “professionals” were interviewed?

]]> By: Ex-Tex http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-22319 Ex-Tex Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:54:37 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-22319 I worked in an industrial inside sales position for 20 years and was pulled aside and warned by the GM to tone down my style of dress for our annual sales rep meeting. Truth was, I dressed no differently than any of the other women except that they weighed 30-200 lbs. more than me. I have worked out hard for my physique and admittedly take pride in it. I, therefore, wear clothes that fit well - not short, not tight, not low cut but fitted. I informed the GM that his comments were discriminating and needed to be made to all the females in the office, some of whom were all but busting out of their seams. Discrimination can work both ways. I worked in an industrial inside sales position for 20 years and was pulled aside and warned by the GM to tone down my style of dress for our annual sales rep meeting. Truth was, I dressed no differently than any of the other women except that they weighed 30-200 lbs. more than me. I have worked out hard for my physique and admittedly take pride in it. I, therefore, wear clothes that fit well – not short, not tight, not low cut but fitted. I informed the GM that his comments were discriminating and needed to be made to all
the females in the office, some of whom were all but busting out of their seams. Discrimination can work both ways.

]]> By: julia http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-22305 julia Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:48:37 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-22305 I agree with all of the suggestions about appropriate dress for women in the workplace, including hosiery. I am a female attorney, and I hear what the male attorneys -- and judges -- say about the young female attorneys who come into court bare-legged. It's not about the knee or ankle -- it's about a leg that is uncovered up to and beyond the hem of a skirt. Not only is it considered provocative by most men over 40 (and just who do you think is sitting on the bench??), it is also considered unprofessional. Look at the men you are competing against and working with. The only uncovered parts of their bodies are their hands and their faces. Suits are cut to draw the eye up and to the face, not to distract from it with detail, color, etc. I wear many suits, dresses, skirts, and jackets, in many colors. But I am always aware that the men in the room, who always outnumber me, are wearing armour; how many layers of clothing are there between men's bodies and the open air? Think about it. My attire needs to make me feel confident, look professional, and make the most of my natural assets without overtly drawing attention to them. My best assets are my legs -- I always show them, but in hosiery. I agree with all of the suggestions about appropriate dress for women in the workplace, including hosiery. I am a female attorney, and I hear what the male attorneys — and judges — say about the young female attorneys who come into court bare-legged. It’s not about the knee or ankle — it’s about a leg that is uncovered up to and beyond the hem of a skirt. Not only is it considered provocative by most men over 40 (and just who do you think is sitting on the bench??), it is also considered unprofessional. Look at the men you are competing against and working with. The only uncovered parts of their bodies are their hands and their faces. Suits are cut to draw the eye up and to the face, not to distract from it with detail, color, etc. I wear many suits, dresses, skirts, and jackets, in many colors. But I am always aware that the men in the room, who always outnumber me, are wearing armour; how many layers of clothing are there between men’s bodies and the open air? Think about it.
My attire needs to make me feel confident, look professional, and make the most of my natural assets without overtly drawing attention to them. My best assets are my legs — I always show them, but in hosiery.

]]> By: megg2003 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-20902 megg2003 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:00:53 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-20902 Beautiful women are not worried about how their looks affect you, so no she does not know or care that her looks are "making it hard for you to teach." She's not at work, she in class, so she is not expected to wear "professional" and conservative clothing. There are plenty of sexy women in America, and you just need to learn how to deal with that. Beautiful women are not worried about how their looks affect you, so no she does not know or care that her looks are “making it hard for you to teach.” She’s not at work, she in class, so she is not expected to wear “professional” and conservative clothing. There are plenty of sexy women in America, and you just need to learn how to deal with that.

]]> By: megg2003 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-20901 megg2003 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:56:24 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-20901 Ross, Women wear what makes them feel pretty and confident, and that has nothing to do with you. If she is flirting, looking at you with 'bedroom eyes,' or trying to chat with you about non-school issues, then maybe you could conclude that she has a crush on you. Did it ever occur to you that she might have a crush on someone in the class and she is dressing to get their attention, not yours? If all the evidence you have is that she is wearing sexy clothes, then you really need to get over it, and focus on being a professional in a world that happens to have beautiful women in it. Ross,

Women wear what makes them feel pretty and confident, and that has nothing to do with you. If she is flirting, looking at you with ‘bedroom eyes,’ or trying to chat with you about non-school issues, then maybe you could conclude that she has a crush on you. Did it ever occur to you that she might have a crush on someone in the class and she is dressing to get their attention, not yours?

If all the evidence you have is that she is wearing sexy clothes, then you really need to get over it, and focus on being a professional in a world that happens to have beautiful women in it.

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]]> By: Ross Campbell http://www.theworkbuzz.com/on-the-job/dress-code/provcative-productive-new-survey-says/#comment-18580 Ross Campbell Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:36:09 +0000 http://www.theworkbuzz.com/?p=4767#comment-18580 Hi Nadia you said that me being confused was natural- do you think that the sexy dressed female student in my class was aware that she was turning me on - does she not realize that she is making it difficult for me to teach. Ross Hi Nadia
you said that me being confused was natural- do you think that the sexy dressed female student in my class was aware that she was turning me on – does she not realize that she is making it difficult for me to teach.

Ross

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