https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 04:55:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2024722 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:49:01 +0000 Mrs.Pinecone316 2024722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital has uniforms, we wear scrubs but they are embroidered with the hospital name and different colors for different roles, RN, MD, ect. At first it bothered me because I came from another hospital and had tons of scrubs I couldn't use anymore but I do think it looks more professional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2024688 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:36:21 +0000 MrsSCB 2024688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow that is strict! And ITA re: the women having to wear skirts. That is very sexist. I work in media/communications and we have a lot of freedom. I mean, it has to be nice business attire but people can show their own style and personality. I'll wear pants (usually cropped/ankle length), sweaters and statement necklaces a lot with heels and booties or dresses with heels and boots. I used to be able to wear jeans at all my other jobs and I actually kind of like having to dress up now :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2024681 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:29:25 +0000 Sapphiresun 2024681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No uniform, we're just business casual day to day, and business for more important things. But my self imposed uniform is black dress pants, blouse and cardigan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2024663 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:05:46 +0000 simplyfelicity 2024663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a teacher and my school tends to be really laid back so most teachers wear jeans and a nice top. Love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2024545 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:50:52 +0000 whenoceansrise 2024545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. Black pants and a choice of 4 colors of polos &amp; dress shirts with our logo on them. I HATE IT. I work at an orthopedic clinic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2024539 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:47:35 +0000 Mrs. Toad 2024539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>military - so whatever the uniform of the day is </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023805 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:26:52 +0000 blackbird 2023805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: totally agree. Doesn't work that way in our field :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023792 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:22:20 +0000 avivoca 2023792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Men have to wear a button up shirt and a tie. If it's above 95* they can wear a polo shirt with no tie. Women just have to look professional. I usually wear a skirt/tights in the winter and skirts in the summer because it's so dang hot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023789 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:20:59 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2023789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, thankfully! Just a, fairly lenient, dress code. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023785 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:17:36 +0000 wheres_c 2023785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I work from home, so my "uniform" is pajamas. The dress code at my company if you go to the office used to be business professional, and they dropped it down to casual.<br /> When I meet with clients I wear a suit, or business professional. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023780 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:14:31 +0000 MrsF 2023780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Scrubs :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023775 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:11:37 +0000 BandDmommy 2023775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I worked it was business casual. DHs firm is business dress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023770 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:10:01 +0000 jetsa 2023770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: haha I was going to say the same thing. If I showed up on a wwtp job site, they'd look at me like I had 3 heads in a skirt. I still have clients whose respect I've had to earn (because I'm a young female) and I would set myself back dressing any differently than my male counterparts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023755 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 15:05:05 +0000 looch 2023755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, we don't have a uniform, but we have a dress code.</p> <p>I personally would love a uniform, but no one in the industry really does that outside of retail banks, at least in this part of the country. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023742 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:57:33 +0000 blackbird 2023742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I wear a lot of dresses, too, although not right now since maternity leggings don't come in extra long! But...pants make sense when you work near manufacturing sites, too. You look pretty silly in a skirt on the floor. Pantyhose, YUCK. I actually have a coworker who worked at a big law firm for awhile and she ALWAYS wears dresses, skirts, and pantyhose. I'm all about what's practical, considering i interface with customers over the phone ;) </p> <p>@BlueWolverine: Yeah i have a feeling that's why I see the dress that I do where I work now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023734 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:54:36 +0000 alohaorchid 2023734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dress code is just business casual. My husband's is more firm, they have to wear professional dress, always in a tie and they prefer men to be in a full suit. He's in sales. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023666 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:15:28 +0000 BlueWolverine 2023666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: There's still controversy about this in some parts of the country for women lawyers. Back in the early 2000's, one of my female classmates told me that I just had to wear a skirt to interviews. I wore pants. Still got a job. Still infuriating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023659 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:12:49 +0000 LuLu Mom 2023659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: private company, people have said repeatedly in exit interviews the dress code is an issue, that they are leaving to go to a place that allows casual dress, ect. doesn't change anything and honestly I don't see it changing even with a change in "ownership" soon (son will be taking over.) </p> <p>I just suck it up and deal with it, and when I was 8-9 months pregnant in the hottest summer in record I didn't wear nylons and pretty much dared HR to talk to me about it...they never did! ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023652 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:04:49 +0000 jetsa 2023652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: @blackbird: @coopsmama: yea I'm not a fan of that either. I wear pants to work 90% if the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023651 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:04:11 +0000 Torchwood 2023651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I'm surprised they can get away with it. I bet if someone was willing to call them out and possibly sue, they'd have to stop. How frustrating!</p> <p>DH's company definitely isn't that strict. They have a bunch of different projects all over the country (and in some other countries) and the only rule is they have to be one step up from what the client wears at that location (or the same, I suppose, if they were already in full suit and tie). So if the client wears dress casual (khakis and polo level), they'd have to wear dress pants and shirts, but no tie or coat. If the client wore that, they'd have to add the tie and possibly coat (though they never work in them so when that's the case pretty much every guy just leaves a coat at work that works with most/all of their pants). With women it's a little less clear cut, but same basic idea. He enjoys looking nice, and unique (he likes to wear three piece suits when he's on a project that dresses nicer), so he would NOT like that level of restriction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023638 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:58:33 +0000 photojane 2023638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a SAHM, but my husband works for our state's Department of Transportation, and has to wear a "VDOT" polo every day with khaki pants. They provide the shirts. We both actually really like it... so easy, and much cheaper than suits! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023637 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:58:26 +0000 LuLu Mom 2023637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @blackbird: It drives me nuts, because I rarely wear pants in cold weather because it doesn't seem worth buying a suit for a few times a year of wearing it. I would think that dress pants would look more professional than 1/2 the stuff I see the interns running around with, the hemlines are pretty short these days. And I'm not going to lie I wear dresses with leggings/boots in the winter...doesn't exactly scream business professional but I'm within the rules. </p> <p>I think I get more annoyed with them forcing us to wear pantyhose....there is nothing worse than wearing them in 100 degree heat in the summer, let me wear a skirt with cute wedges/open toed shoes...no go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023632 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:55:12 +0000 blackbird 2023632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: Mary Kay is like that. Women should wear skirts because it's ladylike. The whole concept pisses me off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023618 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:50:26 +0000 coopsmama 2023618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I completely agree. Although at least at @LuLu Mom: 's job they have the option of pants in inclement weather but still I find it incredibly degrading that women only have the option of a skirt. :( </p> <p>My DH's employer actually is allowing one of the women to wear pants but she is 7 months pregnant and could no longer fit into her skirts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023609 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:48:10 +0000 blackbird 2023609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be irked that, as a woman, i was *required* to wear a skirt and not pants. It screams sexist to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023600 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:43:04 +0000 LuLu Mom 2023600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have strict guidelines but can buy from anywhere: </p> <p>Men must be in a suit with white or cream long sleeve shirt only worn a tie. </p> <p>Women must be in skirt/dress and nylons, arms must be covered. If it is 32 degrees or below we can wear pants as long as it is part of a suit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023592 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:39:01 +0000 MrsB2012 2023592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Scrubs! Just whatever ones </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023564 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:25:29 +0000 mrs bunchy 2023564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Grey or red scrubs- I do grey ! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023562 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:25:04 +0000 lavender 2023562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Scrubs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-workplace-uniform#post-2023559 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:22:56 +0000 MediaNaranja 2023559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of that here, but I remember thinking it was so weird when I lived in Ecuador. I worked in the municipality, and the women had either pencil skirts or slacks, in grey or black, with matching blazers. Men had suits made out of the same material. Each day of the week had a specific combination (women had light and dark pink blouses, and blue button-down shirts, while men always wore white button-down shirts but had matching ties).</p> <p>It was SO WEIRD. In the three years I lived there I never got over how strange I thought it was. This was for all kinds of professional institutions--government offices, banks, etc. </p>