Sartorial sexism

(or Gender bender II)

Within reason, women can wear what they like to the office in all seasons. In spring and summer it’s skirts, dresses and sandals; in the autumn it’s black leggings; come winter it’s fur-lined boots and hooded coats with (perhaps) pink fluffy fur inside. Men have a raw deal – all year round, it’s shirt, tie, suit and shoes (so we’re sweating in the summer and freezing in the winter). All of which are either grey, black, blue or brown. Even men’s umbrellas are always black whereas women’s can be a riot of colour and pattern. Generally, women’s office attire reflects the seasons of nature; men's reflects lack of imagination – his only means of expression is via tie, socks, pants and facial hair.