Having conversations at midnight or beyond during the work week, totally sober but low on sleep, can lead to some very interesting material. For example, myself, my husband and my mom were discussing various things and my husband misheard a comment that one of us made. I can’t remember what the actual statement was but he heard something about him having “clothing trees.”
I still haven’t figured out what we could have said that he would have morphed into that idea. The thought that popped into my head upon hearing clothing trees was that there must be polyester trees. That’s where employers in numerous job fields go to gather the uncomfortable and unforgiving but mandatory polyester uniforms. Hubby responded that if you plant polyester trees and cotton trees near one another there was a hope of getting a nice collection of polyblend trees.
Now, at 1:00am this discussion along with other topics was causing sidesplitting pain and tears due to the laughter that ensued. Hopefully it can continue to cause a few chuckles here and there even at what most people consider more “reasonable” hours.
Sticking with the polyester theme, why must that fabric be the choice for so many uniforms in so many different fields? I understand that the substance is nearly indestructible, except by fire but that isn’t the best thought.
The material does not breathe. Depending on the weave of the material it is scratchy. Would you want to wear a softer version of sandpaper on your skin? Unlike so many other durable fabrics, it is very unforgiving. There is no stretch in a 100% polyester clothing item. If you wear a polyester uniform you must maintain a set weight or you will be even more uncomfortable in your uniforms. Even more fun than gaining weight and wearing a uniform is losing weight and wearing a uniform. You really can't afford to take it in unless you're certain you're not going to gain weight while this set of uniforms is "active." Generally, if you want to alter it, you are footing the bill.
Mull this over, you work for a company, let’s call it Polyester Stressor. You are “measured” for a set of uniforms. This set is supposed to be your work wardrobe for the next several years. To begin with, the styles chosen are old fashion at best. The employees are supposed to have power in the “voting” for the selection of colors, this is a slightly exaggerated version of the truth. The reality is that all employed get to voice what they want and then the individuals that hold true authority over the establishment have the final say. The color palette that was actually chosen is depressing. The colors might be complimentary to some but not to most.
As mandatory fashion goes, the fit of the ensembles is important, or it should be. Two styles of pants and several styles of jackets are available for you to claim as your own for the set. If you have a slightly odd body style you are going to be in a serious bind, these styles and fabric do not drape well on larger figures. Common sights in regards to the ill fit of the uniform are low slung arm holes, knee length shirt hems, baggy legs and saggy rears.
Because the uniforms are produced by an outside company, Shoulder Pads Inc. (SPI for short), your employer has professional seamstresses from SPI fit all employees for their new uniforms.
The professional seamstresses that came in and reviewed how you looked in the sample pieces and made the notes for your set were incompetent. The only thing that was measured was your inseam. Nothing else of importance was looked at.
When trying the offending object on and you can tell there are issues with the fit, shouldn’t the “professional” also see there are issues? Trying on a suit jacket and feeling the sleeves pull, not being certain on how it is supposed to fit, you ask the “professional” and they say that no the pulling is normal, do not believe them. This is not normal! This most likely means that the jacket is not the proper style/size for your body. Due to the fact that you have never worn this type of apparel before, you are not sure on how the items should fit. You mistakenly trust the “professionals.” Speaking to your employers will not do any good. They will tell you that you ordered it that way, therefore, you are stuck. You are going to be forced to wear a set of ill-fitting and ugly polyester monstrosities for the next few years.
Congratulations, you are now a card carrying member of the Polyester Power Suit Club!
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