All That's Bear Is Fit To Wear

Are you TOO SEXY for your job?

Dressing sexy can have negative affects at work especially the higher you climb on the ladder, according to a recent University of Lawrence study led by professor Peter Glick.

The study found that risque dress on the job is viewed as inappropriate for those in all positions. Managers who dressed provocatively, however, were perceived less intelligent and less competent, while those in lower level positions (like receptionists) were not. The study also suggests that women who wear racy clothing are perceived as using their sexuality to advance professionally. 

Although various media directed toward women... encourage women to emphasize their sex appeal, our results suggest that women in high-status occupations may have to resist this siren call to obtain the respect of their co-workers.

So what can happen if you dress provocatively at work? 

With the current "skin is in" fashions and the media full of images that suggest provocative dress is acceptable -- even desirable -- in the workplace, how can you make sure you don't cross the line? Here are some guidelines:

• Skirts:

Too little is too much. Skirt lengths should be no more than one hand-width above the knee.

• Tops:
Make sure there is at least one-inch of room between body and fabric and that it is long enough to conceal your midriff. Stomach, breasts, back and shoulders should be covered. Fabric should not be overly sheer and a bra should be worn (with no straps revealed).

• Dresses:
No halter tops or cleavage-baring necklines. Avoid overly snug fits. Again, hemlines should hit no more than one hand-width above the knee.

• Pants:
Shun overly tight or hip-hugger pants that expose the midriff. Stick with neutral colors.

• Shoes:
Heels should be no higher than two inches; toe should be closed. Avoid strappy styles, bright colors and patterns.

• Hair:
Keep your hair sleek and off your face. Avoid the teased, over-processed look.

• Makeup:
Keep it clean and natural. Avoid heavy eyeliner or evening lipsticks.

--- Xindi Ouyang

Less is Better

http://www.nature.com/news/2010/101027/full/news.2010.568.html

Some society or culture might do not care if women dressing provocatively however Indonesia does. Indonesia is a Muslim Country thus they discourage women to dressing provocatively. Most of Muslim women covering skin, some even wearing jilbab. In term of culture, people in Indonesia still not accept women dressing provocatively. Moreover, Indonesian government discourage by come up with a regulation, which prohibit provocative action in any form (painting, sketch, illustration, photo, animation, and many other form).

http://www.schemamag.ca/archive2/2012/04/miniskirts_pornographic_indone.php

Sometimes less is better. The less skin that is shown is better. Many women think when they are showing more skin they become more attractive and receive more attention. However, the attention might be the wrong type of attention. Many also think it is more attractive if you show less skin. Men are looking for a hint of mystery, which makes it sexier. 

http://www.bust.com/blog/for-muslim-fashion-designer-nzinga-knight-less-skin-showing-is-more-sexy.html

E.I.J

Swimming briefs?

Swimming athletes had to wear briefs since the sport started. Since then men have been reluctant to wear the briefs because they are shy and embarrassed to wear them. Experts say the briefs increase performance in the water but they have new speedo fastskins which are longer than the briefs and tight like the traditonal speedos.

Skin Is In

With the ozone depleting and the stock market rising and falling, so are hemlines. 

Shorter tops and even shorter skirts are all the rage, but are they really taken seriously? There is an increase in woman's self esteem and since, there has been an increased demand more clothing that shows more skin now that all body types are being accepted. But how much is too much especially in business? Women need to be taken seriously when they are present and they need to dress accordingly. Men get distracted when cleavage bearing tops are the norm and pencil skirts that leave little to the imagination are making women try three times as hard, according to Julia Roberts. So cover up next time you want to be taken seriously. 

Jovanna Reyes