My manager has banned all vests, skirts and shorts

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I could cry right now.

I understand banning thin strapped vests but surely thick straps are fine? She’s also banned all shorts (including knee length) and skirts that sit at the knee. Basically we have to go down to ankle length trousers.

AIBU to genuinely consider quitting my job? Her office is air conditioned but we’re in a horrible hot sun trap!

I find the word “frock” charming. It elevates the ordinary.

Some strange responses on here from people who are against wearing lighter clothing during a heatwave in an a hot office... I wonder if some people are self conscious in how they look and are projecting their insecurities on others?

Sigh….

You would rather quit than wear short sleeves and a slightly longer skirt?

I suppose some women must work in the heat of the day?

They aren't. Your clothing has absolutely no bearing on your ability to do your job unless it's safety equipment like a fire fighter. Folk just get their knickers (or bloomers as I guessing knickers are somehow inappropriate) in a twist for nothing. Who actually gives a shit about a shoulder or a knee being visible 😂

I wore shorts with my NHS tunic today but they were knee length as per dress policy and I shaved my legs.
I wear llama leggings cropped joggers. They look very smart in black. Worn with smart black clogs and trainer socks. So much cooler than my normal trousers and trainers and totally dress code.

Feels mad to me you’re so bothered about it when it sounds like you have quite a sedentary job anyway? Does a tshirt sleeve really make you that much hotter? My uniform remains the same whether it’s summer or winter, we don’t have air con and I just don’t see the huge issue?

Perfume can trigger migraines and other conditions in some people. That's why some workplaces request that people not use it. The last several conferences I have attended had guidelines suggesting that people not wear perfume.

I don’t like seeing armpit hair on men or women - and if it is sweaty, I like it even less - but that is completely a ‘me’ problem, and I simply don’t have to look.

Summer has happened every year since the end of the ice age. The impact of the climate crisis has been felt for at least 20 years.

Changing expectations about what is acceptable to wear in an office should have been done long before anyone started buying summer clothes, at the very least.

Also, without asking the OPs job, I wonder if for part of this week it could have been done from home?

Because exposed armpits smell worse than ones wrapped in polyester?

I understand about tops which are see through or show bra straps or loads of boob. Doesn’t look professional.
knee length skirts though? Are you client facing ?

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For non-customer facing office job roles I think people should wear whatever they feel comfortable in, I'm really surprised at most people disagreeing on this thread. Quite patronising to 'ban' items of clothing. Only ever had that with strapless sandals, I think because of fire regulations?

I live in Germany where it's perfectly normal to wear jeans and a vest type shirt to work.