I agree with the thoughts that the clothing suggestions were rather dowdy and stereotypical. But there is something to be said for dressing like others dress in certain environments, even if it keeps negative stereotypes alive. Losing some of the items that bring out people’s personalities, though, is sad. I don’t plan to stop wearing geckos, dragonflies, a peace frog, or a turquoise turtle just so I’ll look “more professional.” Next, someone will want me to stop wearing sneakers with my business casual clothes.

This article has been the topic of the day on the Simmons GSLIS student listserv. Many people were offended by the clothing suggestions which they read as “dowdy” and stereotypical. [I am simply sad that Hello Kittiana is discouraged].