Opinions vary on what clothing is considered appropriate work attire.

So some companies have specific rules to make things clearer.

This person’s manager was not so specific.

See what happened when he gave a generic demand.

You want to enforce a nonexistent dress code? Game on…

Years ago I was working in a development lab for a large tech company.

It was pretty casual.

There was NO dress code until an old school manager took exception to a couple of us showing up in tie-dye apparel.

And this manager meant business.

A coworker was sent home to change clothes and I got lectured about professionalism and appearance.

He also said ” …it would be nice to see you show up in a REAL shirt sometimes, you know, with buttons and a collar…”

His next move was interesting.

So I bought several of the ugliest, loudest, brightest tropical print shirts I could find (yes, with buttons and collars) and those became my standard work attire forever after.

Grumpy manager actually said “Okay, I give up”.

Here is what people are saying.

If I was a guy I would do the same.

Have an axe to grind?

I would wear my housecoat.

Wearing a tutu while sitting in an office chair wouldn’t be comfortable.

John Lasseter of Pixar had 1000 of them.

Professional smofessional.

We all like to be comfy and fashionable!

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