Edited by Andy Wass on
British law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has hired image consultants for their staff of 2400.
They have reportedly recommended that women wear skirts with stilettos (read: no pants!) to “embrace their femininity,” and yet not wear necklaces because they can draw unwelcome eyes to the bustline.
Men are not immune to the fashion police either. Those under 5’9″ are advised not to wear double-breasted suits. Ties hanging past the belt (more unwelcome eyes), brown shoes, and button-downs are no-nos for all men.
The course that offers these suggestions isn’t mandatory; and professional workplaces should certainly have some sort of dress code. But I’m now having all sorts of flashbacks to private school. This would be Victoria Beckham’s dream job if it weren’t for the bustline clause.
And is it a little paranoid to think that necklaces and neckties will draw attention to private parts?
From The Daily Mail.
Cheers: Mary-Kate, Karl Lagerfeld, grunge, gypsies, birds -----Jeers: Ronsons, neon, ombre, gold, pants