The section in question is the following:
"For all locations, unacceptable dress includes, but is not limited to: t-shirts or tank tops; sweatpants, sweatshirts, or workout attire; shorts, cutoffs; beach attire; halter or tank tops; sheer clothing or clothing that is otherwise revealing or tight fitting; mini or short skirts; loose fitting sandals or flip-flops; clothing that is frayed, faded, or torn; or any other attire that is excessively distracting. Any clothing displaying offensive, derogatory or inappropriate language, slogans, or images is strictly prohibited."
This is from the policy that they have posted on our intranet. I have no problems with anything stated there. I think the request above is completely appropriate. In an email reminding us of the policy, they stated that we could wear casual sandals. This is where my problem occurs. Where does one draw the line between casual sandal and flip flop?
For instance is this considered a flip flop?
No one has commented to me on those sandals. Consider the next photo... Sandal or flip flop?
The white sandals have garnered some attention from the male coworkers on my floor. I have worn both shoes to work without management making a comment. However a group of my male coworkers who are obviously jealous said that the white pair were flip flops.
I'm trying to figure out what the distinction is between the two. They are both flip flop shaped. Both are leather with some sort of decoration and both have normal sandal type of soles rather than the flip flop style. I personally think the brown pair is much more casual looking than the white ones but the brown one seem to be more accepted.
My definition of a casual sandal is one that I wouldn't wear to the beach for fear of ruining them. Another female coworker agreed with that definition. So internet, am I right to wear either of these sandals or should I be flogged with a wet noodle by HR?
6 comments:
Not that I want to agree with your male coworkers, but I would have to say that the white one is definitely a flip-flop. A super cute, fancy one for sure, but a flip-flop. The first one is probably technically a flip-flop too, but all the extra leather and acoutrements makes it pass for a sandal.
The brown one is a thong. The white one is a flip flop. But forget all that, there should be other issues with this:
Tight fitting - Is snug tight?
Short skirts - What is short?
Loose fitting sandals - Tighten those notches!
Any attire that is excessively distracting - I just decided (insert random co-worker here) is distracting me with their outfit.
Any clothing displaying slogans, or images - So much for company logo shirts.
I'm the only person at our company wearing jeans every day. I'm dressing for the job that gives me less work.
I had already decided I was going to wear both until someone complains. My supervisor dresses more casually than me most of the time so I'm not too worried.
Working in IT they don't say much to us when we wear jeans or "flip flops" as long as they are leather ones like mine. I'm trying to dress for jobs that give me less work too!
I'd say "no" to number one and yes it is a flipflop to number two. But if they are having issues, they need to be extremely specific and either allow or ban them all together!
The brown one would be considered a "loose fitting sandal"... and the white one is a "flip flop". But I'm with you on just wearing them until someone in management tells you not too.
I wear "loose fitting sandals" along with my linen garments that look more like PJs every day!
What's up with your gay male co-workers giving you shit about your shoes? Isn't that typically the womans job to sit and bitch about inappropriate attire that other people wear?
I'd have to say the brown shoe is more of a sandle, but the pretty white ones are definitely flip flops. I think it comes down to the amount of "shoe" (i.e. straps) in the mix. I do have to agree with Heather, though, lots of ambiguity.
I'd like to add one specific item to our dress code - please no crocs at the office (Yes someone here wears them)
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