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Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by gsinclair on Saturday January 22, 2022 @02:41AM (#30034574)
> If a woman does that, she will very often get judged by her peers.

True. We all reach an age eventually where we care little for the opinions of our peers on such matters. Wisest are those who make that realisation earlier rather than later!

Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by SkeuomorphicBee on Saturday January 22, 2022 @05:25AM (#30035406)
That would limit career prospects in many fields.
Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by gumby on Saturday January 22, 2022 @11:45AM (#30038242)
It’s definitely true. I’m basically a T shirt and shorts guy and my son once told me it is a “flex”. I was surprised, and it really opened my eyes.
Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by gruez on Saturday January 22, 2022 @12:21PM (#30038673)
>It’s definitely true. I’m basically a T shirt and shorts guy and my son once told me it is a “flex”.

as opposed to what? having to wear a suit and tie?

Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by gumby on Saturday January 22, 2022 @02:11PM (#30039814)
Basically any activity-appropriate clothing (per social, not practical, rules). In most cases I can’t be bothered figuring out what clothes to wear. I mean sure, a wedding or a funeral I know, but otherwise? A fancy restaurant? Lawyer meeting? Giving a talk? Who cares?

I go to board meetings in my normal clothes, and with my dog, and until my kid said something it didn’t even occur to me to do otherwise.

I do remember buying a car years ago and my wife commenting, “At home [europe] they wouldn’t even let you in the door”. In the Vally they just want to do business.

Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by thirdsun on Monday January 24, 2022 @09:47AM (#30058199)
> I do remember buying a car years ago and my wife commenting, “At home [europe] they wouldn’t even let you in the door”. In the Vally they just want to do business.

Doesn't match my experience. I assure you they'll happily sell you a car regardless of your attire over here.

Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by esarbe on Saturday January 22, 2022 @09:16AM (#30036780)
So does calling out sexism and being socially conscious in general. It still has to be done.
Re:Many clothing donations end up in African landfills by t-writescode on Saturday January 22, 2022 @07:31AM (#30036120)
So how do we tackle that, because that's bullshit.