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spooky3

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53. As John Malloy said in his old book "dress for success"
Tue Aug 6, 2024, 05:08 PM
Aug 2024

Once you take off the jacket, you are wearing a blouse and a skirt (or pants) and will likely be mistaken for a lower status person. This still is a problem primarily for women, due to sexism (eg, women are automatically assumed to be of lower status by many because conditioned bias). However, Gym Jordan gets some flak for sporting that look.

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They don't have to worry about their dress or skirt blowing up in the wind. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #1
Wow lillypaddle Aug 2024 #13
Really TlalocW Aug 2024 #40
Especially stepping off airplanes. MaryMagdaline Aug 2024 #41
Dresses are often inconvient at the very least. Actually pants more modest, especially going up air plane ramps in wind. Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #2
Opinion: stairs, vehicle access, podium standing are easier (and more modest) in pants. quaint Aug 2024 #3
I guess modesty is a big thing lillypaddle Aug 2024 #16
see response 4 quaint Aug 2024 #21
Maybe "quaint" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #36
Only in keeping women "in their place" LearnedHand Aug 2024 #56
Probably because they have to do a lot of getting in and out of cars, Ocelot II Aug 2024 #4
It's probably more comfortable Blue_Roses Aug 2024 #5
Less stressful. DURHAM D Aug 2024 #6
I almost always prefer to wear pant suits when I go to court democrattotheend Aug 2024 #7
When men are questioned as to why they always wear pants I will worry about women in pants Attilatheblond Aug 2024 #8
Some earlier discussion of that here, especially in the subthread starting with reply 20: highplainsdem Aug 2024 #9
Well, I really wanted "deeper" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #26
I guess it's more comfortable than a dress. wendyb-NC Aug 2024 #10
Funny that that didn't even cross my mind lillypaddle Aug 2024 #12
I, Too, Find RobinA Aug 2024 #43
Which would you be more comcortable taking a dive during an assasination attempt? usedtobedemgurl Aug 2024 #55
Yeah, and be sure your underwear is clean lillypaddle Aug 2024 #62
Hillary Clinton endured many snide remarks about her thick ankles and "piano legs" cyclonefence Aug 2024 #11
Okay, I just asked the wife and she didn't know.... Dan Aug 2024 #44
They go along with thick ankles cyclonefence Aug 2024 #59
I would think for the same reason that male politicians don't wear shorts dsc Aug 2024 #14
Have you worn pantyhose? mcar Aug 2024 #15
Sure have lillypaddle Aug 2024 #29
Agree. Many women now go bare legged but spooky3 Aug 2024 #32
Not in the U.S. But, in other countries, female leaders do indeed wear dresses... PeaceWave Aug 2024 #17
Pants are more comfortable Retrograde Aug 2024 #18
Do you ask this about women not "in power?" leftstreet Aug 2024 #19
Women "not in power" lillypaddle Aug 2024 #31
Depends on how you define it--I was in a professional spooky3 Aug 2024 #35
LOL n/t leftstreet Aug 2024 #52
It's what men wear. Why? Same reason the ladies do I'm sure. Kittycatkat Aug 2024 #20
Search Kamala in a dress Tree Lady Aug 2024 #22
Idk, not all high-profile women in politics stick exclusively to pant suits. NoveltySocks Aug 2024 #23
Why? peachpit24 Aug 2024 #24
I saw Kamala in skirts twice last week malaise Aug 2024 #25
Business attire is appropriate? Think. Again. Aug 2024 #27
I hate dresses and skirts. Have not worn one in over 30 years. BoomaofBandM Aug 2024 #28
I am with you sister, and all the stuff that goes with it. And just read about HRC LizBeth Aug 2024 #39
They (separates) can also be more practical when traveling spooky3 Aug 2024 #30
Presidential clothing hasn't been an issue since Clinton was asked whether he wears boxers or briefs... PeaceWave Aug 2024 #33
lillypaddle............... Upthevibe Aug 2024 #34
I love her colorful suits GreatAuntK Aug 2024 #37
Why mess with a dress and heels and hose and all that crap. And wind? LizBeth Aug 2024 #38
Kamala looks really great in a skirt arlyellowdog Aug 2024 #42
A woman's pantsuit says "I didn't come to play". Talitha Aug 2024 #45
Hillary Clinton has said it's because she was targeted by photographers taking pictures looking up her skirt. Sky Jewels Aug 2024 #46
First, I'll say that I like pantsuits senseandsensibility Aug 2024 #47
As John Malloy said in his old book "dress for success" spooky3 Aug 2024 #53
Pant suits offer more flexibility. Mix and match. But a dress worn once can no longer be worn again * Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #48
Perhaps men are wearing more "skirts"? GreenWave Aug 2024 #49
I never Rebl2 Aug 2024 #50
Unless you ask the same question of male candidates it's a silly question LearnedHand Aug 2024 #51
Chill lillypaddle Aug 2024 #64
As a strong woman.... synni Aug 2024 #54
Never got my power lillypaddle Aug 2024 #63
Having worked as a CPA in a large international firm ALBliberal Aug 2024 #57
Really??? Are we progressives really having this discussion on a progressive forum? LearnedHand Aug 2024 #58
You are absolutely correct lillypaddle Aug 2024 #61
Comfortable clothes DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #60
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