A Short Outrage
By AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
Boston, Massachusetts
September 25, 2015 12:52pm CST
It should actually say "A Shorts Outrage" because this is about shorts.
Specifically, a pair of shorts that a young woman wore on the job in the department store she worked at. A pair of red shorts that a supervisor thought were inappropriate. Her manager asked her if she knew the dress code and asked her to go home and change.
The young woman decided to quit her job of two weeks, instead of changing her clothes. She is outraged that women are being forced to hide their legs at work. She says that since she bought the shorts in the store, they must be appropriate.
I would have to point out here, that the store also sells bikinis and underwear, but they may not want sales staff to wear them while working. I would also point out that it is highly unlikely that men are allowed to wear shorts while working in the store. I have shopped at this store and they seem to require a fairly professional appearance.
I don't really care that this young person wants to wear shorts to work. Let her go work at a smoothie bar on the beach or something. What bothers me is the claim that not letting this headstrong girl wear shorts is part of some effort to suppress women's rights. I am sick to death of hearing that if women are required to wear appropriate clothing, then it is "body-shaming". Whatever happened to common sense? Maybe I am old-fashioned, but I think that both men and women should know how to dress appropriately.
And just maybe, your employer has the right to tell you not to wear shorts to work.
Am I just an old fuddy-duddy?
"I'm very satisfied that people are paying attention to the cause and starting a discussion on dress codes in the workplace and at schools, and how we view women."
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
25 Sep 15
here here! utterly ridiculous...kinda like the folks who've pierced e'ery orifice they've got, slathered violent tattoos 'cross their bodies 'n then wonder why they can't get a job...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
25 Sep 15
what the heck is wrong with folks? makes ya wonder 'bout their self-esteem. she's lucky she didn't jest get fired 'n rightfully so bein' she'd jest been there 2 weeks. this is what's wrong with society - they do wrong 'n the media blows it up, social networks light'n fire. i agree, if'n she wants to work wearin' shorts, there's plenty 'f jobs that'll allow her to do such....like bars. hey! perhaps she'd like to go work fer hooters 'n jest let it all hang out?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
26 Sep 15
@Rollo1 that lil gal needs to do some serious growin' up. in these parts she'd jest been fired. perhaps she's hopes the publicity'll make 'er rich?
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Sep 15
I hate to say it, but while all these young women are complaining that people are trying to make them cover their body parts in shame just because they are women and are "sexualizing" them, the plain truth is that these young women are sexualizing themselves and trying to get attention with their bodies and exposure. She quit rather than change her clothes. Because she doesn't want anyone to tell her what to do. That is the attitude I see all the time these days.
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@Marilynda1225 (79962)
• United States
25 Sep 15
Proper attire should be required at the workplace and no, you aren't a fuddy duddy. I think some people just lack common sense.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
25 Sep 15
When I worked there was a dress code and if you did not follow it you were sent home to change your clothes. I find it appropriate to not wear shorts to work if you are working with the public or even in an office. Maybe some places allow this but not if they are a professional firm.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
25 Sep 15
Shorts are not for the office, not for working in a department store, not for most jobs. There are very few jobs where you could wear shorts whether male or female. She was just looking to have her own way and is trying to get famous by making this some kind of cause.
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@topffer (42156)
• France
25 Sep 15
I was surprised to see that she bought her short as a career short. In my country when there is no uniform, you are supposed to wear whatever you want, however employees have to dress respectably and I doubt that a short would be authorized in a supermarket. Not sure, but I think it would also be a source of trouble for the employee, man or woman.
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@sofssu (23662)
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26 Sep 15
I guess I will fall into the old fuddy duddy category too. If she want her employer to pay her she better follow the dress code.. this is true for all genders. I hate it when women make a big drama about body shaming when they don't follow certain rules. Just a few minutes ago I was asked to sign a similar petition.. II of course refused to sign it.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49114)
• United States
25 Sep 15
I think she should follow their dress policy.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
26 Sep 15
NO you are not a fuddy duddy. I have sent people home to change when they have turned up for work inappropriately dressed. I think some people sneezed out common sense soon after birth! I love the comment from crazyhorseladycx about her getting a job at hooters!
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• United Kingdom
26 Sep 15
I would rather not have her in my employ sounds like she needs a big reality check!
@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
26 Sep 15
How self centered people have become. If anyone disagrees with them or has expectations of them it is bias, or prejudice. I always assume that "he who writes the paycheck also writes the rules". It is good she quit, her attitude is atrocious.
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@shaggin (71663)
• United States
26 Sep 15
I think any respectable place of employment will have a dress code. Even if it isn't strict there usually is some rules. I think its really a no brainer that people should look professional at their job .. not like a barbie.. unless they are strippers or something... even then there would be a sort of dress code. My shorts are short too but I wouldn't wear them to work if I worked. The style of shorts right now is so so short even I won't wear it.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
26 Sep 15
Most mature people understand the rules and when they don't, the rules have to be enforced so they get it. Most people tend to stay within the dress code or at least don't dress so blatantly outside of the dress code. She knew she couldn't wear shorts, she just didn't like being told that.
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
25 Sep 15
There is an appropriate time-&-place, you're right
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@gregario888 (1276)
• Aurangabad, India
26 Sep 15
The storm she stirred up-is surely anything but,"short!"
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
26 Sep 15
The only thing that gets me about this one is, if she had on a skirt that short, they might not have sent her home. no, that lentgh is not work appropriate (in skirt or short form). I do think though that dress codes do need some work. I hated working at JCP because of the shoes they wanted women to wear. I am sorry but I am NOT standing on my feet all day in black heels. I finally got them to be ok with some black flats, but I still had to add tons of cushion in them, and limped home. I think I should have been able to get professional shoes for those who have to stand alot ( like black tennis shoes with no markings or color)
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
26 Sep 15
@Rollo1 I am sure she knew, she just didnt care, so little respect in some generations.
