Unions today threatened to fight the ban
Women at Southampton City Council received a memo telling them they needed to dress respectfully and wear skirts of 'reasonable' length.Bosses are worried that the sight of female workers showing off their legs in short skirts could shock and dismay members of the public.The memo insists they dress in 'appropriate' clothing for their line of work, including trousers, informal dresses or skirts of "reasonable" length - but 'not mini-skirts'.. Happy marriage life begins with beautiful wholesale wedding dresses.
Outraged staff say they fear bosses may start prowling offices in Southampton, Hants, armed with a ruler or tape measure.
Unions today threatened to fight the ban.The leaked email, which was sent to around 400 staff,. Nowadays,the traditional China wedding dress designed elaborately are favored by many brides. advised men to wear collared or polo shirts,. They may purchase their Prom Dresses from specialized shops, boutiques, or internet retailers. There are many specialty labels selling p cotton trousers such as khakis or chinos with a belt, and 'dress shoes'.
It warned social workers, youth workers, educational welfare officers and others in the children's services department to 'carefully consider their work attire'.The memo added: "During the coming weeks managers will be speaking to staff about the clothes they wear to work and making sure they are appropriate for the activities they undertake.
"Please try to dress smartly and thoughtfully, in line with other professionals you come across in your day-to-day work, and in a way that shows respect to children and families." One council worker, who did not want to be named, said: "So now the council is deciding what we can and cannot wear.
"What is a mini-skirt? Micro-minis would probably not be acceptable, but above the knee?
"Are they going to come around with a tape measure?"I thought the principle was to get the job done for the council taxpayers."The council's Unison branch secretary Mike Tucker said: "I would have thought the council has got better things to do than impose a regimented approach to what people wear.
"If anyone is disciplined we are more than happy to defend them."
But council chiefs today insisted that although skirts should not be too short, there are no specific rules on skirt length.
A spokesman said: "We do not have a rigid dress code and will not be going around offices with a tape measure.
"Like any organisation we issue guidance and ask staff to dress appropriately for their job.
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Women at Southampton City Council received a memo telling them they needed to dress respectfully and wear skirts of 'reasonable' length.Bosses are worried that the sight of female workers showing off their legs in short skirts could shock and dismay members of the public.The memo insists they dress in 'appropriate' clothing for their line of work, including trousers, informal dresses or skirts of "reasonable" length - but 'not mini-skirts'.. Happy marriage life begins with beautiful wholesale wedding dresses.
Outraged staff say they fear bosses may start prowling offices in Southampton, Hants, armed with a ruler or tape measure.
Unions today threatened to fight the ban.The leaked email, which was sent to around 400 staff,. Nowadays,the traditional China wedding dress designed elaborately are favored by many brides. advised men to wear collared or polo shirts,. They may purchase their Prom Dresses from specialized shops, boutiques, or internet retailers. There are many specialty labels selling p cotton trousers such as khakis or chinos with a belt, and 'dress shoes'.
It warned social workers, youth workers, educational welfare officers and others in the children's services department to 'carefully consider their work attire'.The memo added: "During the coming weeks managers will be speaking to staff about the clothes they wear to work and making sure they are appropriate for the activities they undertake.
"Please try to dress smartly and thoughtfully, in line with other professionals you come across in your day-to-day work, and in a way that shows respect to children and families." One council worker, who did not want to be named, said: "So now the council is deciding what we can and cannot wear.
"What is a mini-skirt? Micro-minis would probably not be acceptable, but above the knee?
"Are they going to come around with a tape measure?"I thought the principle was to get the job done for the council taxpayers."The council's Unison branch secretary Mike Tucker said: "I would have thought the council has got better things to do than impose a regimented approach to what people wear.
"If anyone is disciplined we are more than happy to defend them."
But council chiefs today insisted that although skirts should not be too short, there are no specific rules on skirt length.
A spokesman said: "We do not have a rigid dress code and will not be going around offices with a tape measure.
"Like any organisation we issue guidance and ask staff to dress appropriately for their job.
"We employ people in so many roles, from gardener to social worker, and giving specific rules such as wear a suit or skirt would not work.. Since 1952, Ascot Formal Wear has provided quality tuxedos and formal wear to dealers across the cFromal Tuxedos and all types of formal wear for your occasion.
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