The claim that women conform to the formal dress code more than men is bollocks. A woman can turn up in a dress, often quite a lot higher than the knee, use bright colors, wear high heels or high boots, expose shoulders at will and still be regarded as a conformist. For men even dropping the tie in politics for example can be damaging! So the claim only holds if you ignore the female dress code being so much more flexible than man’s.
This misses the point. Yes, you are correct, womenswear features a wider ensemble of pieces than menswear. However, the societal norms for appropriate female dress are more rigid than those for men. Barack Obama could do an interview in sweatpants and retain respect. The Queen could not do the same.
> often quite a lot higher than the knee
I also fail to see what this has to do with anything other than signaling your contempt.
The Queen? You are confusing apples and oranges. You are seeing the problem where there's none. I can definitely see Michelle Obama getting interviewed while wearing sweatpants
> fail to see what this has to do with anything other than signaling your contempt
No contempt meant. But I think it’s relevant that women can expose their legs generously in a work environment whereas I have never seen a man do the same.
