(reprint of previous post)
"Dorothy, I'm serious about this business, and have been for over four years - it's all I do.
I understand your well-taken points - and fully agree this is not a tennies, jeans and T-shirt job. But there are alot of 'nice' things a woman can wear and look professional without resorting to dresses. And stockings in some parts of the country are just not practical.
I believe makeup is a personal choice, and whether a woman chooses to wear it has nothing to do with 'looking professional,' it has to do with her choice. Requiring 'full makeup,' which I'm assuming is eye shadow and mascara; some sort of liquid base, rouge or blush, powder... well, I simply won't do that. It's uncomfortable, and doesn't look well on me. Some women, OTOH, like makeup and look great.
When I walk out the door, I'm confident that I represent my clients in a professional manner, and that my attire is appropriate for my area. I might have a different look if I were in a metropolitan area, but not much more conservative than I present here."
Requiring makeup, IMHO, is tantamount to saying, "Your natural face is unacceptable." I submit that clean and well-groomed does not necessitate the wearing of cosmetics, and a that a TC has no right to require cosmetic augmentation of my body in order to 'make me appear' to look professional. Of course, should it choose not to hire me, it's their loss, as I'm very good at what I do, regardless of what is or is not added to my face.
Cheers,
Susie
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