Hi, I have an issue and wondered if any of you have any insight.
Three times in my current (high profile, well paid) role as a CEO, men (who perceive themselves to be somehow 'senior' to me but aren't) have made comments about my mode of dress.
Once was about my (three very small silver stud) earrings in one ear - at which one man said 'I like your earrings - not sure if they are appropriate for your role though' and once about a colourful boden 'kaftan' style top I wore to a meeting - very smart, not beachy at all, but I was asked 'oh are we off to the beach later then?'
All of this makes me think they don't take me seriously and I'm fed up of it.
Much of the time I wear a suit to work - trouser suit (I don't generally 'do' skirts).
Would it be anti-feminist to mirror their 'grey suits' next time I'm in this meeting, in order to be taken more seriously? I do have a gray suit that I wear sometimes... or would that be copping out?