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How would you dress to work if it was your choice? Would you stick with the status quo or go more casual?
T-shirt and either jean shorts or workout shorts. Also, I'd leave my hair however it happened to be. It's just going to get messed up anyway, so why should I bother combing / brushing it?
I have never seen a job or event where the men have more uncomfortable clothes than the women.
Ever.
You obviously haven't worked in New York City during the summer. Men are required to wear a suit no matter how hot it is, but women wear almost nothing at all. And since the women complain the temperature is too cold, the temperature is always turned up to accommodate the women.
(I am so glad I have a job on Long Island rather than NYC)
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Even formal events are like guys can show up in an untucked shirt and women are still dressed up to the nines.
I see the opposite. Most formal events and establishments have very strict dress codes for men, but allow women to wear basically anything they want. Men are never allowed to wear an untucked shirt. Maybe it's a regional thing?
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If you think wearing dresses or skirts (and the shoes that go with them) is more comfortable than a jacket, you are coming out of left field.
The difference is, men are forced by dress codes to wear uncomfortable clothing, such as a tie, or a jacket when it's 100 degrees. Women, on the other hand, may choose to wear uncomfortable clothing, but are never forced to by a dress code. If you find dresses or skirts and the shoes that go with them to be uncomfortable, then you don't have to wear them.
In the rare instance that a dress code actually exists for women (such as water park near where I live that requires both men and women to wear a swimsuit; which seems like a completely reasonable request), women always complain that the dress code is sexist.
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When a woman can show up to a formal even with jeans and an untucked (albeit fancy) shirt on, we can talk.
Again, I see the opposite. At business events, men are required to wear a suit, and women show up wearing jeans and an untucked shirt. Or, in the summer, a short skirt and a skimpy top. Again, maybe it's a regional thing.
I wonder what people will be wearing 200 years from now, to work or in public?
200 years from now, in most of the US, work attire will probably be completely casual, perhaps even allowing jeans and shorts. However, in New York City, men will still be expected to wear a suit and tie to work every day, no matter how hot it is. Women in New York City will probably be wearing even more revealing clothing than they are now, and the temperature in offices will be set even higher to accommodate them, without regard for the men.
I have never seen a job or event where the men have more uncomfortable clothes than the women.
Ever.
This would be everywhere; the standard business formal for men is the suit and tie, but women can wear a few inches above the new skirts, not closed shoes, sleeveless shirts, etc. Every company I have ever gone to (I I have been to many for consulting), it is the same thing. Many companies even allow (or not say they are in the wrong) women to wear flip-flops and sneakers, while men still have to wear dress shoes.
The federal gov is like this as well, go into any agency in DC and you will see this. Business casual is business casual for men, but gets down right "going to the club" look for females.
You obviously haven't worked in New York City during the summer. Men are required to wear a suit no matter how hot it is, but women wear almost nothing at all. And since the women complain the temperature is too cold, the temperature is always turned up to accommodate the women.
(I am so glad I have a job on Long Island rather than NYC)
I see the opposite. Most formal events and establishments have very strict dress codes for men, but allow women to wear basically anything they want. Men are never allowed to wear an untucked shirt. Maybe it's a regional thing?.
I am not arguing whether or not a woman can wear a lighter dress.
I am telling you that dress/shoes/makeup, apart from being cooler, is in every way more uncomfortable. I know. I have worn both types of outfit. Give me a pair of pants and long sleeves and regular shoes any day over those other clothes.
Not a regional thing. Not that I watch these on purpose, but just look at celeb parties' pictures.
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