Quote Originally Posted by bubba
And just what is an active duty officer doing telling civilians how to dress? .... I'd make an issue of it over his head.
I'm with Bubba. If this anal retentive officer can affect your regular employment then do what he wants in the short run but start finding ways to go around him and reach a more reasonable superior. If he can't affect your regular employment then he has no authority to tell you what you can and can't wear. He obviously is totally out of touch with the reality of masculinity and has some issues of his own to work out. You're not responsible for his issues.

I can't wear my kilt at work except on special occasions. The person who says I can't is the person who pays me, so he does have authority over me. I find my own ways to strike back though. I haven't worn long pants in almost three years. I keep "discovering" more ethnic "holidays" that justify wearing a kilt. I listen to bagpipe music in my office and hang my basket-hilt broadsword on the wall opposite my desk. You're a clever fellow, you'll find ways to express yourself in spite of Officer Anal.

Jamie