Dressing Up Can Lead To Dressing Downs

Supervisor: “You are aware of the dress code, right? No flip-flops, no t-shirts with offensive pictures or slogans, nothing torn or dirty, and nothing too short or revealing.”

Me: “I… I’m not doing any of these things. Ever.”

Supervisor: “Exactly! You are always so elegant with your black dresses and nice jewelry. I just want to make sure you’re aware that you are allowed jeans and sneakers here. We are not that kind of office!”