TOO UNIFORM FOR COMFORT?
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (57231)
January 30, 2017 3:28pm CST
Would you be happy if the company you worked for was one of those where a standard uniform is the required wear for all staff members?
Some company heads decide on style, color and type of fabric without taking into consideration the fact that people do not come in one standard size. What may look good on one , might be a disaster on another.
Of course when you wear a uniform you spend less money on clothes for work, as well as you won't have the bother of wondering what to wear every day. That however, is little compensation for those who crave individuality.
Which would you prefer - to be uniformed? or wear what you want every work day?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jan 17
This would really depend on the job and on the uniform. You point that some things look good on some but not others makes we think twice.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Jan 17
@Kandae11 Just true, yet employers might expect everyone to just accept it.
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@Kandae11 (57231)
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30 Jan 17
@PatZAnthony Most do accept it, they would consider keeping the job to be of more importance.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 17
I think it depends on the uniform. Some careers demand uniforms - law enforcement, medical personnel, even the military. I've been part of two of those and didn't mind wearing a uniform, especially when I was in the military. When I went into civilian life, I wanted more individuality. I'm not a suit or business dress person, so I looked for jobs that allowed for some flexibility in the wardrobe.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
31 Jan 17
my profession always requires the immaculate white uniform. happy day ahead
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
31 Jan 17
@Kandae11 are you a career woman who works in an office?that is good to know
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@Kandae11 (57231)
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31 Jan 17
@ridingbet I worked as a reporter , then at my country's embassies abroad. Now I work for myself.
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@allknowing (153530)
• India
30 Jan 17
Dressing differently every day would be my choice to break the monotony.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
31 Jan 17
I have never worked in an industry where a uniform is required. I have had dress codes but never a uniform.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
31 Jan 17
@Kandae11 Yes ours was no jeans and no shorts etc.
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@Kandae11 (57231)
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31 Jan 17
@BelleStarr Some companies allow jeans on Fridays, but certainly no shorts.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
31 Jan 17
I've never worked in a company that requires employees to wear uniforms but I don't think I would mind at all. Less trouble choosing what to wear everyday! 
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Jan 17
I could wear whatever I wanted to work when I worked in NYC. When I worked outside of the home for awhile here in Riga, Latvia I worked in the accounting department of a hotel. It meant an awful colorless uniform that wasn't very comfortable. I certainly prefer wearing what I want.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
31 Jan 17
It would depend on the type of job that you have @Kandae11 . Some jobs require more professional-looking clothing.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
31 Jan 17
@Kandae11 You ain't kidding. I'd wear all pink if it meant continuing to get a paycheck. And I hate the color pink!!
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@Kandae11 (57231)
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31 Jan 17
@nanette64 I can't think of a color that I truly hate so my problem might be the style of the uniform and suitability for my body type.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
30 Jan 17
I hated wearing uniform when I was working in an office; I just wore the classic office wear like slacks and blazer.
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@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
31 Jan 17
Oh hell no for me. I already hate corporate wear even if they let you pick out your own business attire. I have a hard time feeling comfortable and relaxed like that. Looking like a million bucks does not make everyone feel like a million bucks. A $19.99 outfit of my own choosing gets full production out of me every time. 
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@crossbones27 (52905)
• Mojave, California
31 Jan 17
@Kandae11 Nope, I wore a tuxedo to my friends wedding and hated it.
@smileyhema (4463)
• United States
31 Jan 17
Uniforms could be a good choice till college. The concept of uniform works this way - every member of that particular unit is considered as one and the staff shall not be partial to a specific student. That is why many organisations fix uniform.
This may or may not hold good for company like structure since there could be members of all ages and titles in a unit.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
31 Jan 17
I work from home and love the freedom to work in - my old clothes, my pjs, whatever. That said I like the employees of a place to look like they belong there, but also unique. If that made sense?
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@Kandae11 (57231)
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30 Jan 17
@TheInvisibleMan True - variety is indeed the spice of life.
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