Do you find it unprofessional? Do you think it's okay if the news is going for a "young and hip" look? What are your thoughts?
I don't think sleeveless tops or dresses are appropriate in the workforce, let alone on TV for an anchor or reporter. I'm a curmudgeon, though.
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pear / 1787 posts
it's funny because i read this post while just complaining on IM to a coworker about a girl in our office who dresses so unprofessionally it blows my mind. she is wearing red pleather leggings with a short shirt today. so ya i'm with you, i prefer a more conservative look. the only time i think people should wear sleeveless is in certain industries - like fashion. i have a friend who works at a fashion magazine and everything goes there. but in a normal corporation... i'm not a fan.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@loki: yeah. I guess if it was for a fashion or entertainment channel, I'd have a different opinion on it? For a news channel, though I expect professionalism and with that comes a certain "dress code" in my head.
Then again, I may be one of few who thinks about this because I have a direct tie to TV for my job. 
clementine / 927 posts
I think it's unprofessional, but maybe I'm just jealous that I need to hide my arms while they can flaunt theirs.
honeydew / 7811 posts
I have actually thought of this often! I love GMA and the men are always in full suits looking very professional, while the weather girl is wearing a short, tight, sleeveless dress, and sky high heels! It rubs me the wrong way for sure.
persimmon / 1385 posts
I don't mind women anchors in sleeveless tops/dresses as long as the top/dress itself is professional looking (wide strap, professional fabric, tasteful embellishments). It bothers me when the overall style of the garment is too casual or "clubby" looking even if it does have sleeves.
cantaloupe / 6059 posts
I've honestly never noticed. But I'm not very observant so that's not saying much. 
pomelo / 5678 posts
It is almost odd that I have an opinion on this- I actually don't like sleevelessness in a professional setting.
bananas / 9628 posts
I was thinking about this while watching the news this morning, it was FREEZING and they're all sleeveless while the men are in suits. Just seemed odd and not very seasonably appropriate. In warm weather I don't think twice about it though.
persimmon / 1043 posts
@BadgerMom: This! I think it depends on the style of the top. Some sleeveless ones look tasteful, IMO. But, more and more I think many women anchors are dressing in things that are too tight, too much cleavage, too clubby... ANd the makeup!!
grapefruit / 4213 posts
Personally I think it looks ridiculous seeing women news anchors in sleeveless tops/dresses during colder or winter months here. The weatherwoman is talking about snow while in a sleeveless top. *shakes head*
persimmon / 1183 posts
It depends. It's not the fact that it's sleeveless, but it also the cut of the top. (This applies to men as well).
Professional: http://www.houseofflout.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sleeveless.jpg
Not professional: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRdaqPpyLCKR_AePHx7SDsD9czdmQRPkIy4AgJLrDT2UVhkYtZ8
http://www.listoid.com/image/11/list_2_11_20101109_171407_487.jpg
And it isn't about boobs or cleavage. Sometimes cleavage is done professionally, sometimes it's not.
Professional:
http://static.businessinsider.com/image/52b9a9f6ecad04112b8be060/image.jpg
http://www.listoid.com/image/11/list_2_11_20101109_150411_890.jpg
Not:
http://www.rantlifestyle.com/wp-content/slideshow/2013/11/hot-news-reporters-and-anchors/medium/friel.jpg
http://www.listoid.com/image/11/list_3_11_20101104_090933_956.jpg
http://i2.wp.com/www.wonderslist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/CourtneyFriel-Sexy.jpg?resize=500%2C333
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/PF8DPPKCtGA/hqdefault.jpg
grapefruit / 4355 posts
I honestly couldn't care less what TV news anchors wear. I've never noticed or thought about it because it doesn't matter to me.
pomelo / 5628 posts
I don't care at all. Michelle Obama looks extremely professional in her sleeveless dresses.
honeydew / 7586 posts
I've never even noticed. I used to wear sleeveless shirts all the time when I was teaching. It gets hot!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
I wear sleeveless dresses to work all the time. They look like the first dress @stiletto_mom: linked to. They aren't too tight, they are the appropriate length, and they look great. My office has a dress code and I follow it.
persimmon / 1183 posts
However, I have yet to see male news anchor wear anything but a suit... I feel like they need a little more variety and choice LOL
watermelon / 14467 posts
As long as it is professional and tasteful (i.e. no skinny straps, very little cleavage, and not sheer), it's fine in my book.
watermelon / 14467 posts
@stiletto_mom: I feel really bad for the guys at my office because they have to wear a shirt and tie even if it's super hot outside. They are allowed to wear golf shirts if the temperature inside gets above 95*. Meanwhile, I get to wear skirts all the time when it's hot out.
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
For the most part female in anchors in sleeveless tops and dresses look fine and professional. This has a lot to do with the quality of their clothes and overall look- hair, make up, posture and their arms are toned.
Sleeveless that tops and dresses reveal undergarments are NOT professional. Sleeveless tops and dresses that show off cellulite or lumpy arms are distracting and therefore NOT professional.
Shoot me, but that's how I feel. The look is not for everyone, but those that can pull it off still look polished.
ETA: sleeveless & cap-sleeve
persimmon / 1183 posts
This lady, she's breathtakingly gorgeous but ... not only sleeveless but so much "clubwear"... what is everyday Casual Friday at the news office? Does she have a clue?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/rrj_gamz/MelissaTheuriau1.jpg
http://mbalbert0513.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/melissa-theuriau-6.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l87/theuriau/Events%20of%202006/MelissaTheuriau_1_4_52775.jpg
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTk6i1eJCt0nzL422oUkbIXxLbNoql_PvYGw4vZKGukV3Q082jNZw
apricot / 375 posts
As long as the sleeves are thick enough to cover bra straps I don't have a problem with anyone wearing sleeveless tops. When buying outfits for myself, I follow this rule, which I learned from my 7th grade home room teacher: put your pointer, ring and middle fingers together and the strap should be at least that wide to satisfactorily cover a bra strap and any movements it might make throughout the day
I often wear sleeveless tops and dresses to work in hotter months. When I taught up north, there was no ac in my classroom and it would get hot in June. Down south, I'd need a cardigan in my room with the ac on, but outside in the sweltering heat for carpool and recess duty I needed to stay cool!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
I rarely think arms and shoulders are unprofessional. I'm indifferent. It's more about the style than the simple sleeveless factor.
papaya / 10570 posts
I wear sleeveless shift dresses every day for work! I hope people don't think that about me @Mrs. Lemon-Lime:, my arms aren't what they used to be! Eek!!
Ps Im not not a news anchor!
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@stiletto_mom: is she an anchor in the US? I ask because it seems like more of the norm to sexualize women or to see them in skimpier clothing in some other countries (Mexico and Telemundo in the US come to mind).
persimmon / 1183 posts
She cleans up quite nicely... just don't know why she doesn't do it for work.
http://ilarge.listal.com/image/4315050/968full-m%C3%A9lissa-theuriau.jpg
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSnl3WwQ_FgIu-xTeBg8y-_7OaW5FPIyAqwQXKoiNLSiuc9ipdPkg
Someone should hire a stylist for the staff there. Her hair is always a mess and her makeup is always glossy lips!!!
http://collages.grb89.fr/theuriau/MelissaTheuriau_20050830_1.jpg
persimmon / 1183 posts
Haha, I started out in this thread pro-sleeveless when done correctly to posting what I think is unprofessional. Sorry for the hijack.
pomegranate / 3768 posts
Doesn't bother me! It never occurred to me that sleeveless was unprofessional but that's coming from someone who wears flip flops to work.
hostess / wonderful persimmon / 25556 posts
@stiletto_mom: hahaha. I just think you have a girl crush on Melissa Theuriau. 
persimmon / 1043 posts
@stiletto_mom: Haha! one of the anchors you posted does news for my area. She's gorgeous, for sure but some outfits make me go hmmm..
http://thewomenoftvnews.proboards.com/thread/280/courtney-friel-ktla-los-angeles?page=8
nectarine / 2878 posts
I think the cut, style and fabric matters more than if it is sleeveless or not.
persimmon / 1183 posts
@mediagirl: Yea, she's smoking hot.
Throw in a properly fitted women's suit and she would give off a more "sexy powerful" vibe than a "sexy ditzy" vibe.
@mauxie: I think some of these ladies need to go on What Not to Wear.
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
@stiletto_mom: @mauxie: Oh no! these don't even look like business clothes. I was thinking at least a wide strap sheath.
@Cherrybee: hey, just one woman's opinion and this one has dimply arms that stay covered.
@mediagirl: I took a picture of a Telemundo anchor in pum pum shorts & halter top not too long ago on my phone. OMG I turned the channel one morning and was so distracted by what she wore that I didn't realize she was speaking Spanish for a few minutes. Our local Miami Fox station has the most glamorous news anchors. They show off their arms, breasts and of course their killer smiles. When Mr. Lime watches the morning news that's what he turns on.
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