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Woman Told to Cover Her Sleeveless Work Dress With a Jacket

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A woman says she was told to wear a jacket over her sleeveless grey dress after arriving at work. She was reportedly informed that the outfit was unprofessional. She argued that the dress was modest, covering her body apart from her shoulders and lower legs. Her post has sparked debate online, with many people questioning whether bare shoulders should still be considered inappropriate in the workplace.

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julia

Should workplaces spell out dress rules clearly, especially when a modest sleeveless dress can still be judged unprofessional?

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grace

Would a written policy with examples of acceptable work outfits reduce these kinds of disputes?

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emeka

It sounds frustrating to arrive dressed for work and then be asked to cover up, particularly when she felt the outfit was modest.

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hala

Modest and professional are not always treated as the same thing at work, even if the distinction can feel unfair or outdated.

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olivia

A written dress policy would help everyone; employees should know beforehand whether sleeveless dresses require a jacket.

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