Enforcing a dress code on employees is a tale as old as time. And in some cases, I get it. You knew what you were getting into when starting working there. Other times, I don’t get it. That is, when managers are inconsistent in terms of their expectations. One day they say this, the other …
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Mom fights back after substitute teacher claims 8-year-old’s top is ‘inappropriate’: ‘Oh no, you see collarbones. Go seek help’
Almost every female student who has been through the US public school system has faced the wrath of the dreaded dress code at some point in their education. While it is important to maintain some level of propriety in the classroom, since when do spaghetti straps make it so difficult for everyone to learn? Often, …
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‘This is a crime’: Woman alters vintage designer dress, angers masses on Twitter
They say that what goes around comes back around, so it follows that the girls are flocking to their grandmother’s closets for inspiration. I’m a huge believer in vintage fashion— it’s a fun way to find something unique that almost nobody else will have and find new avenues for expressing your style. It’s also a …
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‘So, I changed the theme… she should fit right in’: Sister of the Bride Shows up to the Wedding Celebrations in a Custom Made Bridal Gown
The one thing in life you cannot control is the family you are born into. It’s like playing Russian roulette; there’s no guarantee that the grownups in your life are capable of raising you. The optimist in me wants to believe that no matter what obstacles parents face in life, they will always strive to give their …
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‘Boss is on a power trip’: Ridiculous employer reprimands worker for wearing a sweater after clocking out
One of the worst things about certain jobs is the requirement to wear a uniform. It can make you feel like a monkey in a suit, all dressed up for someone else’s enjoyment. I understand that it’s necessary for safety in some instances, but it can feel dehumanizing. The worst though, I remember from my …
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Monster-in-Law Goes Rogue, Defying the Bride’s Only Dress Code Request Just a Week Before the Wedding
Some parents like to lecture their kids about their disobedience and even after they’re all grown up, there’s a sense of superiority that snarky parents like to rub in the faces of their successors. For those of us who have survived less-than-perfect family dynamics, there are some battles like this that are worth tackling and …
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Cruel Hotel Manager Threatens Termination Over Employee’s Hair Dye Stains
Having a dress code or a uniform can be tricky business. I had a uniform for most of my grade school career, and hated every minute of it. As someone who self-expresses through clothing, I raged against all the plaid and the navy. There was no way for me to get creative, as we weren’t …
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HOA Resident Proposes Neighborhood Should Enforce a Dress Code to Drive up Property Values
I have a confession to make: I grew up in a neighborhood with a homeowners association. You might think that having a homeowners association is a failsafe way to ensure your neighbors keep a tidy lawn, but you’d be wrong! Despite the constant watchful eye of the HOA looking over us, our next-door neighbors still …
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Workers Discuss How Office Dress Codes Leave Men Sweltering During The Summer
I never envy people who have a business professional dress code. I’m over here sitting pretty, wearing the same kinds of clothes I wore in college to the office, and loving it. I am intrigued by the challenge of putting together a cute outfit that fits within a very stringent dress code, but I’m glad …
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Parent of the Year Censors Bruce Lee’s Nipples to Appease School’s Dumb Dress Code
It always brings a smile to my face and a warmth in my heart when a parent stands up for their kid rather than taking the side of an unreasonable school administrator. I wasn’t a troublemaker in elementary school, but I wasn’t exactly…normal either. Luckily, I had pretty accepting parents. Whenever my mom got a …
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