something I've noticed relatively recently... (girls, sexier, looks, long)

[goodheathen]

I have seen it. Doesn't look as inappropriate if the legs are skinny and not 'flaunting' cellulite, but I still object. We can make a difference, if any of us are managers, work in HR, or have other easy ways to speak up.

[jade408]

Oh, I totally posted on a similar topic. I have noticed that all over society people are wearing some seriously short stuff these days. Like so short you better not drop your phone or keys on the floor.

[TabulaRasa]

I had a school administrator who routinely wore very short skirts and displayed a lot of cleavage, and it really hindered her ability to command respect. It was also offputting to student parents, esp. when paired with other less-than-professional behavior.

[Vintage_girl]

Originally Posted by TabulaRasa

I had a school administrator who routinely wore very short skirts and displayed a lot of cleavage, and it really hindered her ability to command respect. It was also offputting to student parents, esp. when paired with other less-than-professional behavior.

Which is a good reason alone to not dress inappropriately. There are ways to dress nicely without sacrificing femininity to command respect and authority. I wonder if this whole short skirt business has to do with holding onto youth than anything else?

[goodheathen]

Good question that creates a worse mental image for me I've only seen it on young women, but what about the rest of you?

[Vintage_girl]

Originally Posted by goodheathen

Good question that creates a worse mental image for me I've only seen it on young women, but what about the rest of you?

I don't dress like that at work, but I do feel kind of old at 30.

[randomparent]

I guess the professional environments with which I'm familiar (tech) are pretty conservative then, because the women all wear slacks. I haven't seen a skirt outside of a holiday celebration since...well...pretty much ever!

[jade408]

Originally Posted by randomparent

I guess the professional environments with which I'm familiar (tech) are pretty conservative then, because the women all wear slacks. I haven't seen a skirt outside of a holiday celebration since...well...pretty much ever!

I work in tech and wear skirts or dresses about 4 days a week.

[randomparent]

Originally Posted by jade408

I work in tech and wear skirts or dresses about 4 days a week.

Okay. Here in the DTC, it's uncommon. Maybe it's a regional thing.

[calipoppy]

Everyone's definition of "too short" will vary and is subjective.

The appropriate length of one's skirt can vary by the size of the individual wearing it and/or how the outfit is put together.

But I always find it interesting that its usually the overweight, frumpy and un-stylish people that end to be concerned with what other women are wearing.