This is so frustrating, reading the posts about dress codes.   I work
in a fairly formal setting in a rare books library, and always dress
"appropriately", meaning a skirt, nice shoes, etc.   However, I also
have piercings (none facial).   I would NEVER take a museum job that
dictated the number of earrings that can be worn.   I am  not talking
about living history settings.   Museum pay is low enough, without
having such an absurd standard imposed.   If people are intimidated by
multiple earrings-GET OVER IT, or stay home.    They go to a museum to
enjoy the exhibits, and then end up bitching about an employee's
piercings?  People can dress very nicely, and professionally without
having to surrender every iota of their identity. A distinction
certainly needs to be made between some type of historic costume, which
is required, and more arbitrary rules which apply to staff at other
types of museums.   Suzanne Schroeder

--- Sarah Taft <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >In response to some recent concerns, we have
> decided
> >to update our dress code policy.
>
> >Does anyone have a written dress code policy that
> they
> >feel covers all the bases?  Please email me off
> list.
>
> Our museum is in the process of implementing a more
> stringent dress code for
> front-line staff. The new code applies not only to
> clothing choices but to
> haircuts and jewelry. Many of us feel that the new
> code would be stifling
> and very bad for morale in an area that already has
> the lowest morale in the
> museum. I would like to hear about other experiences
> with the
> success/failure of dress codes. For instance, Kara,
> what prompted your
> decision to update the dress code? Was it complaints
> from visitors?
> Trustees? Managers? I'd appreciate any feedback from
> the list.
>
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