Work Uniform

[BrendaSkerratt]

We have been issued with new uniforms but the ladies shirts and blouses are see through, is this acceptable?

[Mamyalynne]

Not really, what have they said when you tell them?

[douglas9401]

Depends on the job you're doing I suppose.
Not a great look for an undertakers but fine for a gentleman's club.

[Hopkirk]

Could you wear a camisole underneath?

[Tuvok]

Wear something distinct below and when its mentioned say that it proves your point.

[BrendaSkerratt]

We were told when the uniform was issued to wear white or nude colour bras

[Mamyalynne]

Good suggestions from Hopkirk and Tuvok.

[calmck]

Not acceptable in most work places. I agree ask for them to be changed and in the meantime wear something obvious underneath to prove your point

[diddlydo]

I think it's totally unreasonable to stipulate bra colour - which proves that "they" too deem them see-through which is also inappropriate. Have you spoken to HR about it?

[rowanwitch]

Not acceptable but a nude camisole top should keep things decent.

[MallyJ]

I am assuming that the mens uniforms also include see through shirts. This really is unacceptable and if that was me I would be on the phone to my union. You should not have to wear particular underwear to make the uniform inflicted on you decent. Hopefully the men won't be too thrilled at being made to look daft as well. Of course if they don't have a see through shirt to wear then there is even more reason to complain.

[237SJ]

Depends on the colour of the blouse. If it is white, it will almost certainly be see through to a certain extent in which case a white or nude bra is the only way to go.

[Tilly2]

See through? Are they polyester? That is what I would complain about.

[spathiphyllum]

the issue with the suggestions provided is, they are differing from the uniform, and, at principle, the uniform as it is, is not appropriate. Also, it may not be all seasonal appropriate, IE in the summer it may be too hot.

In adequate work clothing.. mm this i all i can find that can help


https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/709535/dress-code-guidance-may2018-2.pdf

[bhg481]

Are they insisting the men wear a bra? If not, is that sexist?

You could also argue that if they insist on a particular bra, then that is part of the uniform and should be provided by them.

[fiction-factory]

Nice avatar already, pallavigupta- is that your work uniform?

[bednobs]

when you say see thru do you mean like this? Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation or just cheap ad nasty? what do you actually do?