Genuine question
Someone at work was complaining that they couldn't wear Lorna Jane to the office.
Just wanted to see what the bargaining community thinks.
I personally think that Isowear should stay in Iso, but I don't want to be a downer.
Should Activewear Be Allowed at Work?
mousie on 10/12/2020 - 16:26
Last edited 10/12/2020 - 16:33 by 1 other user
Last edited 10/12/2020 - 16:33 by 1 other user
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I'm sure you would sexualise and objectify a man in comfortable tight lycra shorts if there was the slightest hint of his junk showing right?
I cant imagine comfortable and tight lycra shorts being used in the same sentence, yet you did right here.
Until women are on equal footing with men, reverse sexism is ok.
Punching up is acceptable. Punching down is not.It's like when sexualized comments from a woman directed towards a male model is acceptable, but derogatory and disgusting when a mans comments are towards a woman. A double standard right?
In an ideal world there shouldn't be comments made at all, however women are just trying to get on an equal level with men.
By objectifying a man, they are pointing out that nobody likes to feel objectified - so why would they want to be.
Two wrongs do make a right.
Oh nonono
No one, regardless of gender/sex/preference is allowed to wear activewear at my work. How does sexism play a part here? I must've missed the part where a group was alienated.
Are you deducing that Lorna Jane can only be worn by one gender/sex/preference? If so, you're being sexist.
@mungas: Have you read the comments above my original in this thread?
Depends on body shape :P
Answer is conditional. Must be female, size 10 or below.
Since covid there are far too many size 16+ wearing active wear…. should be illegal.
Love when girls wear those leggings to the mall 😍Plus the two unpublished comments. Someone mentioned a moose knuckle I think.
In my post I did not mention a sex/gender/preference. I am calling out other users behavior for being sexist.
@mungas: thank you -
I asked a question - not saying women should or shouldn't wear it. I don't think it's appropriate for the office, including MENBut yes, as a heterosexual male (and happily off the market) I would rather not see women or MEN in active wear at work.
It's a workplace, not a gym.
Ah no. I'd prefer not to see 'his junk', and would most definitely not sexualise it or make positive or derogatory comments. Each to their own in what they wear.
Love the casual sexism in this thread.
In this case I think it's professional sexism.
Wondering if there's an episode where they wore something other than office attire in "The Office"…
Sounds to me this individual is quite proud of their body and harbour desire on someone in the office.
To even suggest it is of an egocentric purport.
Highly inappropriate, thus never considered in a "ME" world.Sounds more like they are too lazy to either change or even get into any corporate attire.
I dont see why not, if the person is not meeting with clients and doing their job in the confines of the office, i don't see why they shouldn't be allowed to wear Lorna jane.
No. I wear active wear while WFH but even then I have thrown a polo shirt on for quite a few meetings.
Activewear isn't work clothing or professional attire. It's perfectly appropriate for sports activities and wearing around the house though.
I don't really think activewear is appropriate attire for an office. There are other options for comfy and modern looking dress pants (for women at least) where they're made from a thicker cotton/jersey material and are comfortable to wear all day long.
No. Just plain no.
Any person who has requested this should be sacked immediately!
Had to click on the link to see what Lorna Jane was……glad I did :-)
(Straps on a riot shield)
I'm gonna say yes! BUT if styled in a proper way. So a lot of Lorna Jane isn't too different from Nike, Adidas, etc as a casual, sporty look. It all depends on how you wear it.…meanwhile men (and supportive women) are still fighting the good fight of wearing shorts in the office!
But Nike and Adidas are not work clothes either… unless you're a professional athlete…
The future is moving towards one piece suits and spandex uniforms. Think I am 🖖.
As society has moved beyond sexualising and judging people based on their looks and what they wear, I don't see any problem with anybody wearing anything for any occasion as long as equal between men and women.
As society has moved beyond sexualising and judging people based on their looks and what they wear
No they haven't.
Well if you're 160cm tall and size 14, you should probably look at losing weight…? All these positive body image people these days: yes, embrace obesity…be a burden to the public healthy system and people around you.
Good god. There is so much to unpick here. I love how everyone say its so easy. There’s a whole bunch of socio economic factors at play as well.
It's glandular!
Absolute laughable nonsense. Eating a healthy portion controlled diet is the single cheapest method available to eat. Basic exercise or resistance training for 30min a day can be done without ever even needing to leave your home, cardio for the same time can be done by jogging anywhere you like. Maintaining basic good health & fitness habits reduces your visits to health practitioners, dentists and doctors. It reduces the likeliness and severity of any health condition and boosts the immune system to keep other conditions away or at bay. It makes you more attractive to potential partners, employers and strangers in social situations. It leads to a healthier psychological state, more resilient personality and greater level of both physical and mental endurance through the day. It will make you a better person, parent and lover.
The only difficult thing to do is for those with a lazy attitude and weak mindset to begin the process involved, to start taking personal responsibility for the choices effecting their own body, mind and life.
Eating healthy is not cheap. OzBargain is the perfect example. What is the proportion of good value unhealthy food deals vs healthy food deals.
ABS says 67% of Australians are overweight and here you are telling me it’s as simple as weak mindset and nothing else. Well tickle my flabby belly, but I think you haven’t a clue what you’re on about.
Only about 0.5% of the population can pull it off as a fashion statement. The rest (me included) are just embarrassing ourselves wearing activewear outside of gym/training/exercise circumstances.
I wear my tracky at home for comfort but would never wear to work. Though it depends on the workplace.
Why would you care what someone else wears?
Why would you care what someone else wears?
Exactly. I see no reason why I can't wear a mankini to the office…
If you're comfortable that's all that matters right?
After surviving the Costa Rican jungle many years back for work on an episode of "Naked and Afraid", the mankini would be overdressing…
Someone at work was complaining that they couldn't wear Lorna Jane(lornajane.com.au) to the office.
What does your HR Policy say?
The one that they signed when they accepted the position?
the HR Policy says appropriate clothes and neat and tidy.
Now - is that interpretative.
It makes me think of this quote by Dave Chappelle.
“The girl says "Oh uh-uh, wait a minute! Wait a minute! Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a whore!" Which is true, Gentlemen, that is true. Just because they dress a certain way doesn't mean they are a certain way. Don't even forget it. But ladies, you must understand that is (profanity) confusing. It just is. Now that would be like me, Dave Chappelle, the comedian, walking down the street in a cop uniform. Somebody might run up on me saying, "Oh, thank God. Officer, help us! Come on. They're over here. Help us!" "Oh-hoh! Just because I'm dressed this way does not make me a police officer!" See what I mean? All right, ladies, fine. You are not a whore. But you are wearing a whore's uniform.”
I wonder how "corporate" OP's office environment really is.
She is an influencer.
* influenza
Depends on the type of office setting.
Standard business attire is there for a reason, typically it’s to remove clothing from the situation. You ever tried negotiating a business transaction with someone, while their tits are hanging out? (Either male or female tits)
God i miss the days of uniforms. Removes a thing I have to think about
Lulu lemon make casual yoga trousers for men that could pass as office wear.
Who actually gives a damn what people wear at work?
Modern workplaces are moving towards more casual dress codes. For a lot of people, sitting at a desk all day, never facing customers, it makes zero sense to wear a shirt and trousers.
It depends on the general office-wear situation, but if your office is a little more on the casual side there is some really nice activewear that I think is totally fine or even quite nice to wear to the office such as Lululemon.
Generally, it seems like offices do this as a blanket rule as most people don't really seem to know the difference between nice activewear that is more athleisure and wearing their sports bra underneath an oversized tank, cut off tights and a messy bun which doesn't look very neat or professional.
Are we talking about Male or female wearing Lorna Jane? maybe a poll or petition would be a good start see how people feels about it.
It is a definitely a no no in my current employer.
There doesn't appear to be any more meaningful discussion in this thread and some of the comments appear to be discriminatory in nature in regards to physical appearances.
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I never said or inferred you were a woman, that was just something you assumed & projected on me.
I directly addressed your bigoted comment above, where you said "Love the casual sexism in this thread. This boys club shit needs to stop. Get a life and stop treating women like objects". The reality is that that snarky comments about women's appearance and objectifying them based on what they wear comes predominantly from other women. Men couldn't give two shits for the most part about fashion because their too busy getting on with work or whatever the objective of the moment is.