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AIBU to feel awkward about my cleaner's very revealing work outfit?

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FurierTransform · 24/07/2026 14:55

My cleaner wears what i'd describe as an extremely skimpy gym outfit. I'm not sure of the exact name of clothes like this but hopefully you can imagine what I mean. It leaves basically nothing to the imagination - basically painted on fabric, and not much of it.

I get it (especially in these temperatures) - sweaty manual work, wear what your comfortable in, it's current fashion for people in their early 20s, want to show off body, whatever.

But I can't help but feel its a little inappropriate and awkward, especially when husband and other males are around in the house.
I don't want to make it a thing but AIBU? Would you say anything?

OP posts:
PollyBell · 27/07/2026 08:08

So one woman wants to control another woman, they are not new to mn then

FoldItIn · 27/07/2026 08:30

Gym wear is perfect for cleaning 👌 it's all my cleaner wears, no matter the weather. She's worked recently in as little clothing as socially acceptable in the heat and I don't blame her!
All I know is when she is due, we try to be out to give her space to do her job. So perhaps you could try that if you are worried about the males in your house catching a glimpse of her.
You cannot think telling a woman what she should be wearing to clean your house is a good idea?
I am just bloody grateful she hasn't been cancelling her cleans because we are useless in hot weather. She is a trooper.

OnlyHasEyesForLoki · 27/07/2026 15:27

Have you ever tried cleaning a big house inc changing beds in one go in the heat? We naturally do a couple of jobs at all time as householders but a cleaner does it in one big hit.

It’s got to be like a gym workout for hours on end but with no gym aircon. My cleaner wears gym shorts and vest and gets through a huge flask of water. The less she wears the better! I feel guilty at how boiling hot she clearly gets (I work from home sat on my fat arse in front of a fan).

You are being ridiculous!

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