Redefining “Work Appropriate” Appearance Expectations

Personal appearance—clothing, accessories, hair color and style, tattoos, piercings, cosmetics, etc.—has long been a major factor in how an individual is treated in the workplace—and, sometimes, even if they are hired in the first place! There’s nothing inherently wrong with an organization expecting its employees to present themselves in a way that’s “work appropriate,” unless those expectations are based on outdated and discriminatory norms...