February 13, 2006
~ I'm / Too Sexy for This Job / Too Sexy for This Job... ~

Ron gets a curvey no-prize for bringing us scientific proof that just looking the part isn't enough for a girl to get ahead in this word:

Dressing sexy can have negative affects at work especially the higher you climb on the ladder, according to a recent University of Lawrence study led by professor Peter Glick.

The study found that risqué dress on the job is viewed as inappropriate for those in all positions. Managers who dressed provocatively, however, were perceived less intelligent and less competent, while those in lower level positions (like receptionists) were not. The study also suggests that women who wear racy clothing are perceived as using their sexuality to advance professionally.

Ellen wears scrubs and I think white socks with black pants is high fashion, so neither of us has too much to worry about. Now if we could just get Ron to stop wearing stilettos to his meetings...

Posted by scott at February 13, 2006 03:14 PM

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