Comments on: Hosiery Debate Rolls On

By: Karen Hughes

Karen Hughes — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:50:30 +0000

Great comments! You, the bottom line really ends up being what is appropriate in all cases. I do not think that things are always as simple as black and white. You can start with guidelines and if you understand where you are and what your role and objective is then I say go from there. Just know what you are doing and what you might be conveying by your outward appearance.

Thanks for the comments.

By: s.k. Allen

s.k. Allen — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Assuming we are discussing this topic as it relates to warm, summer climates…..

I think that if a business woman can pull together an overall professional appearance in the absence of wearing hose, it is absolutely ok. Other than that, it is a matter of personal preference though there are indeed many variables.

As a discerning 40 “something” business woman , I can honestly say that when everyone has gathered in the boardroom, for instance, typically you would look around and notice everyone in suits or business casual. Then down to business !. Beyond that I can’t honestly say I would notice or invest my time in patrolling that issue. And I might add that I myself would likely be wearing hose in this particular instance.

Truly, if you think about it, it is more than likely we have all observed women over the years who looked dreadful at work albeit wearing hose. I just don’t think it’s about the hose. For the most part they are see through anyway just like a neglige’ and designed to simulate a “better looking” bare leg!

I am more inclined to deem the individual unprofessional if they arrive poorly groomed or in wrinkled attire. Or worse, behave or speak unprofessionally. This is what would get some negative attention from me.

I can’t help but think that the wearing or non- wearing of hose being a factor in determining a woman’s potential for respectability in the business world a rather shallow notion. Truly, I think it’s “the woman” who ultimately polishes off the outfit – not the hose.
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By: Rosa

Rosa — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:56:52 +0000

Wearing hose is something that should always be worn with a business suit, professional outfit. Sun dresses, you have an option, if the dress is more formal. Always, Always, wear hose to church.

Sandals in the work place is okay, not flip-flops even on dress down day.

Your appearance tells a lot about who you are. If you are unkept, most of the time people preceive you as a person not well put together, unorganized, clutter. disfuntional and above all unprepared for anything.

By: Lya Sorano

Lya Sorano — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:19:13 +0000

Wow – 100% of women under 34 said “no”? That is amazing, although it should not surprise me. I have two daughters in that age group and it is certainly true that they and I are entirely representative of our respective age groups.

Wearing pantyhose when going to a business meeting in the city in 90-degree weather is not a comfortable thing. My solution is to schedule as few such meetings in June, July and August as I can manage.

Living in the country now, I observe that a more casual dress code prevails. For the most part, still no dresses and bare legs at business meetings, though, but pants with bare feet in dressy sandals are ubiquitous.

A topic for the future . . . . sandals? I see a lot of young women wearing flip-flops to work. They may have professional pedicures, but flip-flops? Set them straight on this, Karen!