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As a woman this strikes a very loud chord with me. I do not see why in this seemingly progressive working landscape women are forced to dress in an increasingly masculine manner to be perceived as a threat in a world where opportunities are supposed to be equal. This is an archaic thought process that women have begun to play into. If you look at women in positions of power they are invariably dressed in power suits complete with ties and masculine suit pants.

Never mind Hawaiian shirt Fridays, let’s do Hawaiian shirt every day!

Maybe we’ll get to the point where wearing a suit is such a novelty that we only do it on “Suit Fridays”

Ja, sometimes in meetings i feel like those poor chimps in those 80s motivation posters

There was this guy at my work that used to say “Friday is Tie day”. His energy would be great for this. In fact, he’s probably already a member.

I love this. Down with suits.

Just giving up suits for a day feels great, we should push for more casual Fridays.

Ja, it’s on the 5th of September. That change will really feel like a holiday.

WOW!!! Finally a 'group' I want to be part of! Love the billboards, took me a while but now I understand. Cool.

What the? Did anyone see the protest today in Hyde Park? I'm pretty sure I saw Richard Bands and Zane Kirchner there! My blood is blue...funny enough, so is my T Shirt!

now is summertime the ties makes us feel uncomfotable and the managers they dont put ties and force us the junior staff to put ours

ngithi pansi ngabo thayi pansi!!

siphiwe

Ties are crap and even crapper when accompanied with a collar shirt. that is all.

I think is an great idea...its not a life sentence, its about taking yourself a little less seriously, i went past the protest yesterday in Hyde Park and was mildly irritated...as i got stuck in a bit of traffic, but i have to say this...whatever "this" is brought a smile to my face.

Saw one of your protests the other day at Hyde Park.
A real serious Protest for such a bunch of casual crew. Parked on the pavement and watched for a bit.
Got to meet Watershed! Great band! Anything they are involved in, has my support. Are you going to be doing more Protests? Would be keen to attend with a couple of my mates.

What if you're a nudist? Does that make you pro-birthday suit?

Interesting comments on SAfm the other night. It was good to hear the public having their say. That leader sounds pretty passionate about the cause.

Get off your filthy topic of conversation you deviant bunch. This is a group of passionate people fighting to do some good in this world. Their support of Casual Day and "The National Council for People with Disabilities in South Africa" has absolutely nothing to do with your filthy comments.
Go chat on a sex group and leave this forum alone for people who believe that we should have our minds out of our pants, not our bodies. M.S

Wow Bronwyn, y'all are on a mission to change the world? Im-freakin'-pressive. People Against Suits and Ties? Very catchy though juvenile. So the movement is meant to have a clowny feel - that being deduced from your sense of humour comment.

"we have a skewed perception of dress codes" I'm sorry you have a skewed perception of dress codes.

As for your comments about civil workers creating a better society, that is kind of off topic. The issue here is people fretting over a non-issue such as dress codes - which is every business owners right to implement and enforce, just as it is to ensure that their resources give them bang for buck.

Oh, let me guess now you're going to fret over people being referred to as resources? Oh, oh, lets change that too. I'm starting a movement: "People Against Businesses Calling them Resources" Doesn't have the same ring to it though hey? :o)

Not picking a fight, actually the only reason I come to this particular blog at all is coz when I turn on my PC, the banner is right in my face. Hope there's no offence there, just expressing a point of view like everyone else.

Chill out guys... it is after all a movement in honor of all things casual. So all of ya, tone down that aggression and while you're at it, tone down the your dress code! Casual Day is this Friday. So casually put yourself into some relaxed attire and support a great cause.

Completely agree about chilling out... with the comments..... you guys are all taking this far too seriously.... Out company all dressed in their pajamas today....Had a complete blast... Inspired by PAST I decided to wear a long T-Shirt and a pair of slip slops with a tie that was cut in half.....! Amazing how differently people interact in the work environment with a change of dress... Perhaps suits really do restrict who we really are...know that's exactly the crux of your guys views... but didn't really take it seriously until I saw it in action today... Well done....