In the new millennium a woman still has to watch her back, literally, when it comes to black tie affairs. The article gave examples from numerous big name companies where a female colleague became a possible manage a trois contender for her male counterparts with a dress that either showed off her lovely rack or fabulous back (or if you have my wardrobe, both).
But if you're sensing this is a double standard that is sexist and unfair, Dr. Louann Brizendine, a female brain researcher and author, poses this question:
Exposed skin speaks louder than annual revenue growth, even to a CEO. "What if the men in your office changed for dinner and came bare-chested?" asks Dr. Brizendine.
Gross.
But on the other hand, I do think decolletages and "risky" work attire can mesh very well, and even improve your relationship with businessmen.
Just try my waitressing uniform at a popular midtown bar. Sure our bar is conveniently located to the Ritz Carlton and the numerous Midtown banks, but what makes it a suit hotspot is, you guessed it, decolletage:
I am, of course, the poorest example of the way this lovely outfit should fit. Every other waitress has a set of (real) D's that fit into an XS top. But what I lack in decolletage I make up for in my award winning personality...
... okay, my legs and hair.
This article does prove a point that when choosing a boring male populated profession one must play it safe at the company black tie functions. This article is yet another example as to why I don't date iBankers and have never been to a black tie dinner.
Thanks Joe!
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