The Power Suit

Sharon McKnight SPHR

You think HR folks have problems now, just hope America's workforce doesn't buy into Dolce and Gabbana's new power suit. For a quick peek go to:

[URL]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/01/AR2010030103877.html?hpid=artslot[/URL]

ACU Frank

Old news. I've been wearing these for years.

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Sharon McKnight SPHR

How did I not know that was coming? 8-|

bethk

O-h-h-h, a mental image I didn't want. Too early in the morning! Just kidding Frank.:D

Now, about the suits, what woman would wear that to work and expect to be taken seriously? Besides the fact, I would send her home to change into something appropriate. What a joke!

joannie

Hmmm! At 5'2", I don't think I have enough legs for that look, even with 4" stilettos.:o

joannie

[quote=ACU Frank;719196]Old news. I've been wearing these for years.

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OMG Frank! I thought you were pantsless, not lace panties!

bethk

Funny! I have you beat by one inch. Guess we won't be a part of the 'in
crowd. Stilettos? LOVE them!

NaeNae55

They look like they can't make up their minds between the beach or the office.

Paul in Cannon Beach

That outfit says "Respect me for my intelligence and abilities".

ACU Frank

I think it says "Quick! Throw me a sandwich!"

cnghr

Okay, that explains why I haven't been promoted any further up the ladder than I've already made it. I obviously haven't been wearing the appropriate wardrobe to be taken seriously in the business world.

Nevada HR

We have an XXL bucking for promotion. I'm just sayin'.

cnghr

[quote=Nevada HR;719231]We have an XXL bucking for promotion. I'm just sayin'.[/quote]

Hey, that's given me a good idea. I am an XXL myself, and between my overall, shall we say "robust" build and the glaring whiteness of my legs, if I dressed like that maybe they'd pay me extra just to put on a pair of slacks!

Nevada HR

Please forgive me if I offended. That was thoughtless of me!

bethk

You guys crack me up!! Speaking of white legs, my Hawaiin husband calls me shark bait!

cnghr

[quote=Nevada HR;719239]Please forgive me if I offended. That was thoughtless of me![/quote]

Oh, hey, no offense taken....unlike some bigger girls, I fully recognize that I am not a size 2 and it's just not a huge deal to me anymore. I am a strong, capable woman with a family who loves me, a great career, an active life outside of work, and even a really cute wardrobe.

If you had implied that all XXL people were lazy, smelly slobs who sit around doing nothing but eat all day, and had in any way implied that I am unable to do my job and do it well because I am an XXL, I would have been offended, but particularly with regard to the whole power suit thing we've been discussing in this thread, I have nothing but a sense of humor about it!

joannie

[quote=cnghr;719241]Oh, hey, no offense taken....unlike some bigger girls, I fully recognize that I am not a size 2 and it's just not a huge deal to me anymore. [/quote]

Size 2, like, is that even a real size? Look at my avatar. I'm smaller than the trike. Life is good.

Nevada HR

That's good! It gets easier all the time to accept what is.

Dutch2

As my young bride of 25 years says, "Size 2 - I was never a size 2 not even in Jr. High." 'course after some 25 years I have done very well - I am nearly twice the man she married...

bethk

Good one Dutch. That just shows you're a happily married man.