Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 14:54:51 GMT -5
That beach flip flops (think the Old Navy $2 ones) are not appropriate work attire. BUT if your flip flops have rhinestones, then they are considered "dress sandals" and therefore completely legit. And guess who now gets to help play Fashion Police?
Is it Friday yet?
|
|
WholeLottaNothin
Well-Known Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2010 15:19:25 GMT -5
Posts: 1,721
|
Post by WholeLottaNothin on May 10, 2016 14:56:41 GMT -5
Only a heathen wouldn't want rhinestones on their flip flops  |
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 48,103
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 10, 2016 15:04:17 GMT -5
BUT if your flip flops have rhinestones, then they are considered "dress sandals" and therefore completely legit
How many men are now going to borrow their wives bedazzler so they can wear flip flops to work? 
|
|
midjd
Administrator
Your Money Admin
Joined: Dec 18, 2010 14:09:23 GMT -5
Posts: 17,720
|
Post by midjd on May 10, 2016 15:06:14 GMT -5
Oh fun! We haven't had a fashion police email around here in a while. Sometimes one of the bigwigs will happen to pass through when someone is a bit underdressed and the next day we all get an email reminding us that we are a "business casual" environment but that doesn't include (list of 100 or so random items). Rhinestones or not, flip flops do not make a professional office-sounding noise when you walk. |
|
Anne_in_VA
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:09:35 GMT -5
Posts: 5,547
|
Post by Anne_in_VA on May 10, 2016 15:07:01 GMT -5
Yeah, our dress code says no shorts, flips flops,etc. But I see people in flip,flops and shorts all the time. Can't figure why it's permitted and no one says anything.
|
|
Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 15:09:14 GMT -5
BUT if your flip flops have rhinestones, then they are considered "dress sandals" and therefore completely legit
How many men are now going to borrow their wives bedazzler so they can wear flip flops to work? I think we have 8 or so men in this building, and about 150 women. Honestly. I guess they could try, but I just don't see it 
The safety guy tried to comment on my sandals. They are leather strap sandals, nothing between my toes, and they have a strap around the heel with a buckle. NOT flip flops! But I probably can't get away with wearing my Royals sequined flips anymore (I knew that one was a stretch, but enjoyed it while I could).
We also learned that FMPs are not appropriate. Or spaghetti strap tanks. Or flesh-colored leggings, especially when paired with a shirt that shows your tummy (and about 5 sizes too small on both fronts). Also not appropriate: PJ pants, sweats, yoga pants, shorts. WTF? I know they recently relaxed the dress code here, but not THAT much people!
|
|
ArchietheDragon
Junior Associate
Joined: Jul 7, 2014 14:29:23 GMT -5
Posts: 6,380
|
Post by ArchietheDragon on May 10, 2016 15:09:39 GMT -5
Yeah, our dress code says no shorts, flips flops,etc. But I see people in flip,flops and shorts all the time. Can't figure why it's permitted and no one says anything. because saying something sucks. |
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 48,103
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 10, 2016 15:09:46 GMT -5
I see people in shorts and sandals ALL THE TIME! It says in our lab safety training module that we have to pass every year that sandals and shorts are a violation of OSHA. It ticks me off because I sweat to death in the summer in jeans but everyone else is running around nice and breezy. Why constantly hammer home it's an OSHA violation if nobody is going to enforce it?  Or flesh-colored leggings, especially when paired with a shirt that shows your tummy
|
|
WholeLottaNothin
Well-Known Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2010 15:19:25 GMT -5
Posts: 1,721
|
Post by WholeLottaNothin on May 10, 2016 15:22:52 GMT -5
BUT if your flip flops have rhinestones, then they are considered "dress sandals" and therefore completely legit
How many men are now going to borrow their wives bedazzler so they can wear flip flops to work? I think we have 8 or so men in this building, and about 150 women. Honestly. I guess they could try, but I just don't see it
The safety guy tried to comment on my sandals. They are leather strap sandals, nothing between my toes, and they have a strap around the heel with a buckle. NOT flip flops! But I probably can't get away with wearing my Royals sequined flips anymore (I knew that one was a stretch, but enjoyed it while I could).
We also learned that FMPs are not appropriate. Or spaghetti strap tanks. Or flesh-colored leggings, especially when paired with a shirt that shows your tummy (and about 5 sizes too small on both fronts). Also not appropriate: PJ pants, sweats, yoga pants, shorts. WTF? I know they recently relaxed the dress code here, but not THAT much people!
You can if you add a few rhinestones! What is FMP? |
|
imawino
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 17, 2010 22:58:16 GMT -5
Posts: 5,370
|
Post by imawino on May 10, 2016 15:24:23 GMT -5
I see people in shorts and sandals ALL THE TIME! It says in our lab safety training module that we have to pass every year that sandals and shorts are a violation of OSHA. It ticks me off because I sweat to death in the summer in jeans but everyone else is running around nice and breezy. Why constantly hammer home it's an OSHA violation if nobody is going to enforce it? Or flesh-colored leggings, especially when paired with a shirt that shows your tummy
Seriously! Who even buys flesh colored leggings? Ugh. Just typing the words is gag inducing. |
|
WholeLottaNothin
Well-Known Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2010 15:19:25 GMT -5
Posts: 1,721
|
Post by WholeLottaNothin on May 10, 2016 15:25:52 GMT -5
Why wear leggings at all if they are flesh colored?
|
|
happyhoix
Distinguished Associate
Joined: Oct 7, 2011 7:22:42 GMT -5
Posts: 21,597
|
Post by happyhoix on May 10, 2016 15:26:57 GMT -5
Yeah, our dress code says no shorts, flips flops,etc. But I see people in flip,flops and shorts all the time. Can't figure why it's permitted and no one says anything. I remember one infamous dress code police kerfuffle at my last place of employment when a supervisor, who was fond of wearing those short/skirt combos (skorts?) told her minion that her knee length linen shorts were not acceptable work attire.
The minion (something of a clothes snob) had a fit because her linen shorts were from a very high end store, and as she put it, 'cost five time what those cheezy skorts of hers cost.'
HR had to be consulted. I can't remember the outcome, since I never wore either shorts or skorts it didn't matter to me.
(However, the supervisor was fond of those busy, bedazzled sweatshirts with the puffy appliques- she had a variety for every holiday - IMHO not really work attire, but not being the fashion police, I never shared that opinion. I didn't want to have to make a trip to HR myself).
|
|
milee
Senior Associate
Joined: Jan 17, 2012 13:20:00 GMT -5
Posts: 12,344
|
Post by milee on May 10, 2016 15:27:21 GMT -5
Why wear leggings at all if they are flesh colored? To get that coveted Donald Duck look of course. |
|
happyhoix
Distinguished Associate
Joined: Oct 7, 2011 7:22:42 GMT -5
Posts: 21,597
|
Post by happyhoix on May 10, 2016 15:29:04 GMT -5
I see people in shorts and sandals ALL THE TIME! It says in our lab safety training module that we have to pass every year that sandals and shorts are a violation of OSHA. It ticks me off because I sweat to death in the summer in jeans but everyone else is running around nice and breezy. Why constantly hammer home it's an OSHA violation if nobody is going to enforce it? Or flesh-colored leggings, especially when paired with a shirt that shows your tummy
We used to have to wear jeans or work pants in the lab, plus steel toed shoes. When people got casual about the steel toed shoe requirement, our supervisor told us he would fire the next person who came to work without them, and he did.
No one every showed up without them from then on.
|
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 48,103
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 10, 2016 15:29:47 GMT -5
Why wear leggings at all if they are flesh colored? Under a skirt I could understand if you're just looking for coverage. But with NOTHING ELSE?! Course colored leggings aren't much better sometimes. I watched a lady stuffed into black leggings about three sizes too small walking in target with her neon pink underwear on display. I could see her bra thru her top. She could have at least had the decency to match it to her underwear. I kept wondering "does she not own a mirror?" "can she not see herself in the reflection of the store windows/doors?" Then I realized she probably thought she looked hot as hell in that outfit. |
|
Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 15:29:48 GMT -5
You can if you add a few rhinestones! What is FMP?F*** Me Pumps, LOL! Hooker heels. Thigh-high boots with mini skirts. |
|
imawino
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 17, 2010 22:58:16 GMT -5
Posts: 5,370
|
Post by imawino on May 10, 2016 15:31:37 GMT -5
Why wear leggings at all if they are flesh colored? I can't fathom. I guess so you don't have to shave? ugh. |
|
Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 15:31:55 GMT -5
LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS! OMG, I love that video. Hahaha!
|
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 48,103
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 10, 2016 15:32:25 GMT -5
You can if you add a few rhinestones! What is FMP?F*** Me Pumps, LOL! Hooker heels. Thigh-high boots with mini skirts. But my hooker heels make me look taller.  |
|
Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 15:33:46 GMT -5
I looked at a pair of light rose pink skinny jeans. They looked cute, especially with the blue denim tunic tops. However, when I tried them on, I quickly realized they matched my skin tone a bit TOO well. So I went with straight white pants I'm not quite THAT pale. |
|
Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 15:34:27 GMT -5
F*** Me Pumps, LOL! Hooker heels. Thigh-high boots with mini skirts. But my hooker heels make me look taller. Heels, sure. 6'' stilettos that they can barely hobble across the parking lot in, no. |
|
imawino
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 17, 2010 22:58:16 GMT -5
Posts: 5,370
|
Post by imawino on May 10, 2016 15:34:37 GMT -5
Yeah, our dress code says no shorts, flips flops,etc. But I see people in flip,flops and shorts all the time. Can't figure why it's permitted and no one says anything. I remember one infamous dress code police kerfuffle at my last place of employment when a supervisor, who was fond of wearing those short/skirt combos (skorts?) told her minion that her knee length linen shorts were not acceptable work attire.
The minion (something of a clothes snob) had a fit because her linen shorts were from a very high end store, and as she put it, 'cost five time what those cheezy skorts of hers cost.'
HR had to be consulted. I can't remember the outcome, since I never wore either shorts or skorts it didn't matter to me.
(However, the supervisor was fond of those busy, bedazzled sweatshirts with the puffy appliques- she had a variety for every holiday - IMHO not really work attire, but not being the fashion police, I never shared that opinion. I didn't want to have to make a trip to HR myself).
bedazzled sweatshirts with puffy appliques? What? In a non-ironic fashion? She wasn't trying to win a contest? Good grief. |
|
imawino
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 17, 2010 22:58:16 GMT -5
Posts: 5,370
|
Post by imawino on May 10, 2016 15:35:25 GMT -5
Why wear leggings at all if they are flesh colored? Under a skirt I could understand if you're just looking for coverage. Still no. NO. |
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 48,103
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 10, 2016 15:36:18 GMT -5
But my hooker heels make me look taller. Heels, sure. 6'' stilettos that they can barely hobble across the parking lot in, no. True. If you are going to rock the 6'' stiletto then you better be able to walk in them. I had that conversation with a guy once. He was going to a Rocky Horror screening as Dr. Frankenfurter. |
|
ArchietheDragon
Junior Associate
Joined: Jul 7, 2014 14:29:23 GMT -5
Posts: 6,380
|
Post by ArchietheDragon on May 10, 2016 15:36:23 GMT -5
all business should have uniforms of red polo shirts and tan khakis with brown lace up shoes.
|
|
imawino
Junior Associate
Joined: Dec 17, 2010 22:58:16 GMT -5
Posts: 5,370
|
Post by imawino on May 10, 2016 15:38:12 GMT -5
all business should have uniforms of red polo shirts and tan khakis with brown lace up shoes. So, you're saying you're hot for the cashiers at Target? |
|
NomoreDramaQ1015
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 20, 2010 14:26:32 GMT -5
Posts: 48,103
|
Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on May 10, 2016 15:38:56 GMT -5
all business should have uniforms of red polo shirts and tan khakis with brown lace up shoes. So, you're saying you're hot for the cashiers at Target? I think he's hot for State Farm Agents. |
|
Sam_2.0
Senior Associate
Joined: Dec 19, 2010 15:42:45 GMT -5
Posts: 12,350
|
Post by Sam_2.0 on May 10, 2016 15:40:04 GMT -5
LOL, I spent too many years working at Target. This company gave me a red polo for a project we were on, and I immediately donated it. Just cannot even go there.
|
|
lexxy703
Senior Associate
Joined: Aug 26, 2011 13:52:17 GMT -5
Posts: 13,771 
|
Post by lexxy703 on May 10, 2016 15:43:53 GMT -5
So, you're saying you're hot for the cashiers at Target? I think he's hot for State Farm Agents. That's where my mind went too. |
|
milee
Senior Associate
Joined: Jan 17, 2012 13:20:00 GMT -5
Posts: 12,344
|
Post by milee on May 10, 2016 15:52:19 GMT -5
all business should have uniforms of red polo shirts and tan khakis with brown lace up shoes. So, you're saying you're hot for the cashiers at Target? For a while my youngest son kept talking about how he wanted to work at Target when he grew up. When we asked why, he explained that he really wanted to wear a red vest.
|
|
