Lipstick usage by check-in agents?
Jul 29, 2016, 10:45 am
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I worked for a BigLaw that used to be very specific about its dress code requirements for women, including requiring women to have manicured fingernails (and the lengths and colors allowed), and yes, we were required to wear light make-up, including wearing lipstick. Then again, we were also required to wear stockings, even in summer. That was the worst.
Jul 29, 2016, 11:33 am
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I worked for a BigLaw that used to be very specific about its dress code requirements for women, including requiring women to have manicured fingernails (and the lengths and colors allowed), and yes, we were required to wear light make-up, including wearing lipstick. Then again, we were also required to wear stockings, even in summer. That was the worst.
Jul 29, 2016, 11:51 am
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Not in such specific terms, no. The hosiery thing was well-known. The manicure thing I found out once I got the job. It never bothered me (it was something I did in any event, and "the colors" were colors I used anyway). It would never have occurred to me to show up at work without make-up. There were times (after a few hours, a cup of tea, after lunch), when I had to re-apply my lipstick/gloss if I was going to someone else's office or someone was coming in to see me. But again, these were things I would do anyway.
Jul 29, 2016, 12:12 pm
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TBH the insistence on companies like BA insisting on their female staff wearing (IMHO) far too much make up is actually an irritant for me.
As was said up thread, looking smart and groomed is far more important than slathering thick gloopy lipstick on their faces along with caked on foundation and OTT eye make up. As most of the female staff are young and pretty anyway, it's just not necessary!
So a smart and efficient check in agent is all I ask - she doesn't need to look like a painted doll!
As was said up thread, looking smart and groomed is far more important than slathering thick gloopy lipstick on their faces along with caked on foundation and OTT eye make up. As most of the female staff are young and pretty anyway, it's just not necessary!
So a smart and efficient check in agent is all I ask - she doesn't need to look like a painted doll!
Jul 29, 2016, 2:21 pm
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Regarding whether this applies -- or should apply -- to male or female employees...we have a long way to go, but I'd just as soon have one rule that applies to all. Wear a uniform that fits and your choice of pants or a skirt, whichever you choose. Wear makeup in moderate amounts if you like, regardless of gender.
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Jul 30, 2016, 8:05 am
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personally, i'm offended at any company that requires its female employees to wear lipstick. let them wear it if they want to.
the simple test of whether a rule like this is reasonable, is that the rule applies equally to male and female employees.
the simple test of whether a rule like this is reasonable, is that the rule applies equally to male and female employees.
Jul 30, 2016, 8:30 am
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Are your staff wearing your uniforms or customer uniforms? If the former, then your uniform standards would prevail, whatever those may be. If the latter, then the customer can specify grooming standards but must provide all items to support the grooming standards specified.
Jul 30, 2016, 10:48 am
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Many airlines such as Emirates are very specific as to the shade of lipstick, brand of perfume, etc.. that may be worn by staff and these constitute part of the uniform standards. These customers must then provide the uniform items (including the cosmetics) as part of the contracted grooming standards.
Aug 1, 2016, 7:29 am
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I am of the class of women who do not own makeup in any form, so i'm far more likely to think airline employees are wearing way too much than to notice if they've skipped it. Agree with CarolynUK re BA staff: I really dislike the overly made-up appearance they have and the overly formal uniforms. I'd rather see an FA wearing clothing that gives them the maximum ability to move and respond in an emergency than clothes intended as corporate wank to impress me.
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Aug 1, 2016, 9:19 am
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Aug 2, 2016, 3:01 am
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Are you referring to their business cabin attire, that designed for coach or, the explicit uniform for leisure destinations ?
Aug 2, 2016, 3:52 am
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Are you referring to their business cabin attire, that designed for coach or, the explicit uniform for leisure destinations ?