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To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?

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Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:12

The options are either a jumpsuit all in one or what is basically a suit and skirt. The males are fine with their suit but us the girls have been screwed over. Myself and pretty much every other crew member I know think it’s awful, we’ve been told if we don’t agree to wear it then our contracts will be terminated. Nothing feminine about it. Your fine wearing the suit if your a man but us females will look so manly it’s terrible!

To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
To think the new British Airways uniform (announced today) is awful?
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SproutsLCerVEGNoEgg · 06/01/2023 17:09

People need to read the actual article, facts help.

caravanbuckie · 06/01/2023 17:08

It could just as easily mean they get the option to wear trousers, but the trousers will be from the men's collection.

It could, I'm just not convinced it does.

Maytodecember · 06/01/2023 17:07

Skirt looks horrible with white blouse and tie, really ugly look.
Same skirt with dark top, looks like a dress, looks better.
Jumpsuit, not sure how practical it is on long haul, tiny plane loos etc..
Friend works for BA ( not cabin crew) and the “ accept it or you’re sacked” attitude seems to apply to everything.

OnTheRunWithMannyMontana · 06/01/2023 17:06

Is it just me or does the dress remind anyone else of Victoria Wood in Dinnerladies?

TangledWebOfDeception · 06/01/2023 17:06

caravanbuckie · 06/01/2023 17:04

I have read it over and I'm not convinced about this men's trousers for women thing at all.

The collection features a tailored three-piece suit for men with regular and slim fit style trousers and dress, skirt and trouser options for women, as well as a modern jumpsuit

This really does indicate women's trousers, separate to the men's 2 fit options.

It could just as easily mean they get the option to wear trousers, but the trousers will be from the men's collection.

aliloandabanana · 06/01/2023 17:05

Anything that manages to make the model look lumpy or fat isn't good! The skirt is awful and jumpsuits really only look good on certain shapes. I'd hate it if I had to wear any of those to work! The dress is the best option, but button-up dresses don't suit/fit many figures...

caravanbuckie · 06/01/2023 17:04

I have read it over and I'm not convinced about this men's trousers for women thing at all.

The collection features a tailored three-piece suit for men with regular and slim fit style trousers and dress, skirt and trouser options for women, as well as a modern jumpsuit

This really does indicate women's trousers, separate to the men's 2 fit options.

TangledWebOfDeception · 06/01/2023 17:03

I absolutely love a jumpsuit. But what idiot thought that was a viable option for airline uniform, with no ladies' trouser option?? Never mind the feasibility for work, which is a valid issue; Many women find jumpsuits very tricky to wear, it's pretty much impossible to design one that's universally comfortable, fits reasonably well and looks even vaguely presentable.

SoupDragon · 06/01/2023 17:03

Waterandair · 06/01/2023 16:43

The current uniform.

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I bet loads of staff complained about that when it was introduced though.

LunaRegis · 06/01/2023 17:03

Apart from the issue with the jumpsuit, it’s not as bad as some uniforms.

SpringsRightAroundTheCorner · 06/01/2023 17:02

Well it looks awful, it's ugly and frumpy and that red on the skirt lol oh dear. How did the designer think a woman was going to use an aircraft loo in a jumpsuit 🤣 will all those buttons have to be undone and the entire thing removed to wee. What ill though out uniform. "Just nipping the loo, back in 15, got my jumpsuit on today" lol

SproutsLCerVEGNoEgg · 06/01/2023 17:01

Beees · 06/01/2023 16:46

If we choose trousers it has to be the men’s trousers.

Seriously! That's bonkers that there isn't actually a pair of trousers included in the women's uniform options.

@bees

I think the OP's allowed to whinge about not liking her options, but I think she's either not very well informed or a touch disingenuous. I'm ex airline, it's pretty much compulsory to whinge about loads of stuff 🤣 & it's pretty normal to whinge about uniforms, no matter where you work! They're always designed by people who will never have to wear them!

You can please some of the people some of the time, but never all if they people all of the time.

the article says

Staff will be allowed to order different cuts - normal or skinny-fit trousers - and will be able to book a fitting so the uniform is more tailored

they're not just gonna make them wear mens trousers.

StaunchMomma · 06/01/2023 17:01

It's REALLY ugly, and made worse by the men's being rather nice.

BUT you don't go to work to look 'feminine' or 'attractive', do you?

Velda · 06/01/2023 17:00

It seems very unreasonable to choose a jumpsuit as the only trouser option. The difficulties of having to take it right down to your ankles to use the loo! And jumpsuits aren’t flattering for ladies with large tummies, who would probably prefer separate bottoms and an untucked top that skims over the bumps. The skirt with the red is just hideous.

megletthesecond · 06/01/2023 17:00

Yanbu. Why don't the women have trousers?
How on earth can they use the loo on a plane wearing a jumpsuit?!

Soontobe60 · 06/01/2023 17:00

Just tell them you identify as a bloke and wear one of the men’s suits.

FirThusThraed · 06/01/2023 16:58

I don't like the red pleat but the rest is OK. In fact I think the all navy skirt photo 2 is lovely. I hate those cheap white blouses that some airline personnel wear that are usually busting at the seams showing their bras.

Ericaequites · 06/01/2023 16:58

Jumpsuits are very hard to fit, and aren’t flattering to most figures. You can do many attractive tricks with scarves so they don’t hang in food. I like the suit and dress, but still like ‘80s styles. It’s very clean and crisp overall.

Snarkysnarksnark · 06/01/2023 16:57

PlaitBilledDuckyPuss · 06/01/2023 16:49

Corporate uniform is shit. What's new?

Exactly. No passenger is going to think you’ve picked it yourself and are making a style statement.
It’s a uniform.
It’s never going to look amazing. I wear pyjamas (scrubs) to work. Nothing stylish about them 🤷🏼‍♀️

NormalNans · 06/01/2023 16:57

stewielouie · 06/01/2023 16:18

Would not fancy dealing with a jumpsuit in a plane loo!

This was my first thought

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 06/01/2023 16:57

notimagain · 06/01/2023 16:51

There was a skirt option with the former uniform.

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Oh I'm sure there was, I just meant I'd seen female pilots in trouser suits (although quite possibly not for BA), and did they no longer have that option in the new uniform.

diddl · 06/01/2023 16:56

So if the women can't get trousers to fit comfortably is the hope that they'll go for the dress/skirt?

Beees · 06/01/2023 16:56

TangledWebOfDeception · 06/01/2023 16:55

It infuriates me when women have no trouser option but to wear a man's pair. Not on at all.

Me too! It's 2023 for goodness sake surley most women would ahve chosen trousers over a jumpsuit if given any say on the matter.

spuddel · 06/01/2023 16:56

It's hideous, all of it. Looks like it's made of polyester too.

TangledWebOfDeception · 06/01/2023 16:55

It infuriates me when women have no trouser option but to wear a man's pair. Not on at all.

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