I’m with Cathy on this one. Everyone in the workplace should be dressed professionally. This whole idea of dressing sexy or sassy is ridiculous and distracting. I bet this idea came from Ally McBeal, which was probably on when this comic originally came out.
Considering the “professional” way these women appear to be dressed, you’d think they’d get what Cathy was talking about. As Susan said: stupid and clueless!
You’re off by 21 years, lightenup. “Cathy” debuted way back in 1976; “Ally McBeal” didn’t come along until 1997. However, since this particular strip first ran in early 2000, it DOES, in fact, fit the “Ally McBeal” time frame (that show ended in 2002.)
What happened is that, as the rising generation came of age, with it came a much more relaxed, informal style of dressing and behaving. It was the idea of “If you’ve got it, flaunt it,” as well as “We’ve earned the right to do our own thing, so this is what we’re doing, because that’s how we roll” – and it isn’t only prevalent among today’s young women. I see young MEN also dressing inappropriately at my workplace. The worst example I’ve seen to date was a young man who was dressed in ripped, faded jeans (which are actually a HUGE no-no in my workplace), sneakers, and with his shirt not tucked in. In my day, nobody, male or female, would have been caught dead in such attire at work. Heck, I wouldn’t be caught dead in something like that today, not even if I were only cleaning the garage!
Personal favorite is head of dept in a university in a mini skirt and flip-flops.
When I started working, women were not allowed to wear slacks – even if they were beautifully tailored lined wool slacks from Saks. Pant-suits did not exist.
What Cathy is asking for, however, is what men have always had – sensible, matching, professional attire. Good Luck!!
There’s a reason I used to have a tailor make all my clothes for me. I have a beautiful and somewhat intimidating three-piece black suit I’d never trade for anything (if I wear it in a business situation everyone listens to me).
NE1956 over 13 years ago
You first Sales Lady.
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
I’m with Cathy on this one. Everyone in the workplace should be dressed professionally. This whole idea of dressing sexy or sassy is ridiculous and distracting. I bet this idea came from Ally McBeal, which was probably on when this comic originally came out.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
Considering the “professional” way these women appear to be dressed, you’d think they’d get what Cathy was talking about. As Susan said: stupid and clueless!
legaleagle48 over 13 years ago
You’re off by 21 years, lightenup. “Cathy” debuted way back in 1976; “Ally McBeal” didn’t come along until 1997. However, since this particular strip first ran in early 2000, it DOES, in fact, fit the “Ally McBeal” time frame (that show ended in 2002.)
What happened is that, as the rising generation came of age, with it came a much more relaxed, informal style of dressing and behaving. It was the idea of “If you’ve got it, flaunt it,” as well as “We’ve earned the right to do our own thing, so this is what we’re doing, because that’s how we roll” – and it isn’t only prevalent among today’s young women. I see young MEN also dressing inappropriately at my workplace. The worst example I’ve seen to date was a young man who was dressed in ripped, faded jeans (which are actually a HUGE no-no in my workplace), sneakers, and with his shirt not tucked in. In my day, nobody, male or female, would have been caught dead in such attire at work. Heck, I wouldn’t be caught dead in something like that today, not even if I were only cleaning the garage!
lindz.coop Premium Member over 13 years ago
Personal favorite is head of dept in a university in a mini skirt and flip-flops.
When I started working, women were not allowed to wear slacks – even if they were beautifully tailored lined wool slacks from Saks. Pant-suits did not exist.
What Cathy is asking for, however, is what men have always had – sensible, matching, professional attire. Good Luck!!
ejcapulet over 13 years ago
There’s a reason I used to have a tailor make all my clothes for me. I have a beautiful and somewhat intimidating three-piece black suit I’d never trade for anything (if I wear it in a business situation everyone listens to me).