To think this uniform policy is a bit sexist and silly? (lighthearted)

[Topaz25]

I started working for a new company today. The uniform is bright barbie pink, not my colour but fair enough we all have to wear it. Or so I thought. Today a colleague told me the men wear light blue and only the women have to wear pink. I'm not going to say anything but this annoys me. I don't mind wearing a uniform, it's part of the job but I do mind that it's different for men and women. I'd rather wear blue TBH but I'm not allowed to because I'm a woman. I think I'm a bit old to be wearing pink for a girl! AIBU to think all colleagues should be allowed to wear the same colour?

Does it really matter? It's a work uniform for heaven sake! Uniforms are regularly different for men and women in the same profession, nurses for example and even schools.

Get over yourself

I might ask if I can wear blue, I don't want to rock the boat in my first week though. And I've already received my uniform so not sure if I can order another one but I wasn't told when ordering that blue was an option. It even says in the FAQ section of the employee magazine that blue is for men, I'll post the quote later.

I'm shocked by this. Don't "get over yourself" it sounds appalling.

Uniforms are different for men and women in the same profession but not normally blue for men and pink for women.

The problem with pink is society associates it with little girls if a grown woman wears pink she's liable to be seen as younger/more junior.

If you see a woman in pink and a man in blue, who do you fink is the older, the more senior in the first split second.

I agree with you OP, but if you go asking for blue they will at you.
It's all very well pioneering the changes, but be careful how you do it. You don't want to be seen as a trouble maker straight off the bat. I might get shouted down for saying that here, but frankly I think your settling in period in your new job is more important than flying the flag for feminism.

Do raise it...but sound out the lay of the land first.

Think grrr

If it offends you so much then don't take the job otherwise pleaee get a grip

YANBU at all.

Yes, it's a tricky one if you're new. I'm all for challenging things, but not at the expense of a job you need. Sadly it's a bit of a vicious circle, but there's only so much you can do by yourself

I would be annoyed if i was told that because i was female i have wear pink when the uniform colour scheme is pink and blue. Why cant OP wear the blue uniform or why cant a male colleague wear the pink uniform?