Inappropriate or provocative dressing has become a serious issue across the country, and Hollywood deserves part of the blame. Young film stars dress provocatively because they benefit from it—they get photographed and receive publicity. Unfortunately, young women outside the Hollywood scene copy their style, but instead of benefiting, they lose. In the workplace, they lose credibility and respect. Last week, I was interviewed by a prominent newspaper whose fashion editor wanted to know my stance on men going shirtless in malls and other public places. It seems this is a phenomenon that has recently emerged in some large East Coast cities. While it’s not quite the same as a woman going topless in public, it still isn’t appropriate attire for the mall or a restaurant. If you want to present yourself as a classy person, save the bare chest for the boardwalk, not the mall.
In July, I spoke at a prestigious conference in Orlando, and one participant asked me the question I always get. It's asked almost every time I'm interviewed: "Do you have to wear stockings in hot climates?" Interestingly, the young woman evicted from the Virginia mall didn't think her outfit was inappropriate. Other shoppers did, and they were offended by her attire. They were so offended that they requested action be taken. This reminds me of an incident that occurred about three years ago at a large oceanfront grocery store. As I entered, I encountered a plumpish woman in her 50s wandering around the store in a skimpy bikini. I admit to being shocked and nearly asked the store manager to ask her to cover up with a towel. I didn’t, but now I wish I had. Inappropriate behavior, as well as inappropriate dress, is simply unacceptable in public.
A while ago, a 24-year-old woman was evicted from a large mall in Newport News, Virginia, because other mall shoppers complained that her shorts were too short. More recently, a woman was removed from an airplane for a similar incident. Local residents were surprised because, although the Mall has a dress code, no one had ever been evicted. Just how revealing the woman's shorts were may never be known, but the guard who asked her to leave reported that a small area of her derriere was visible. Clearly, they weren't Bermuda shorts; they were probably closer to "Daisy Dukes." Fine for a Hollywood movie, but not so suitable for your average mall. It might be worth reconsidering the attire you wear in public if you care about your reputation.
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