For those who don't know, I work outside. Such a job is a wonderful way to get your daily dose of vitamin D from the sun and a wonderful tan (and some not-so-wonderful tanlines...). Working hard outside in 90+ degree heat (not to mention the recent smog alerts), however, has left some of my coworkers lying in the dust, literally.

The Big People working in the management office (the air conditioned management office), however, have been complaining about the way the workers dress on a daily basis.

Apparantly it is necessary to wear shorts that reach at least to two inches above the knee. (Which leaves me shopping in the boy's department and saying hello to some new weird tanlines...)

They have also voiced the opinion that all shirts should have capped sleeves in order to prevent the womens' bra straps from accidentally becoming visible. Because heaven help us if someone sees a strap. How scandalous.

These shirts should also come up to the wearer's neckline.

I can honestly say that some days it's so hot and the work is so demanding that nothing sounds better than stripping everything off and jumping in the lake. While I know that this would be in no way appropriate (or healthy, seeing how many chemicals and fertilizers are injected into the lake...), I do not see a problem with girls wearing a sleeveless shirt or shorts actually made for a female. I don't think The Big People realize how much more hot that extra foot of cloth makes it, and how much more uncomfortable and dangerous it is for some workers.

They didn't mention anything about not wearing swimsuits to work, though. Maybe Monday I'll show up in a two-piece....