A lot has been said about attire in the work place. See below:
http://thecareerist.typepad.com/thecareerist/2010/07/fashiontell-her-that-her-clothes-look-awful.html
http://corporette.com/2010/07/13/can-you-give-unsolicited-fashion-advice-to-interns/
http://corporette.com/2010/07/13/can-you-give-unsolicited-fashion-advice-to-interns/#ixzz0u8zD555u
http://corporette.com/2010/07/13/can-you-give-unsolicited-fashion-advice-to-interns/#ixzz0u91itEOD
Recently a law firm I know decided to enact a dress code. While I may not agree with certain provisions of the code such as the foot attire, it comes down to you do what the boss says and shut up. I personally would like to add a few items, and remove a few from the code! I don't see how thong sandles and tennis shoes are a no no but you can have a receptionist full of visible tats and facial piercings. Hello! What looks more trashy!
Now having had my own law firm for a number of years and worked for various organizations this is my basic dress code for you:
No visible tatoos!
No pierced faces!
Long hair- tie it back!
No boobs, No butt, No belly! COVER IT!
No skirts shorter then 2 inches above your knee (see above)!
Wear a bra!
Wear underwear!
No shorts!
Be clean and neat and groomed.
When in doubt, err on the side of conservative.