British city council bans mini skirts at work

In fact,a memo sent to 400 staff says that they dress in “appropriate” clothing including trousers,informal dresses or skirts of “reasonable” length — but “not miniskirts”.

The memo was sent to social workers,youth workers,educational welfare officers and many others in children’s services.

“Please try to dress smartly,in line with other professionals you come across in your work,and in a way that shows respect to children and families,” the memo reads.

One council worker,who did not want to be named,was quoted as saying,”Are they going to come around with a tape measure?”

Mike Tucker,of the Unison union,said: “If anyone is disciplined we are more than happy to defend them.”

A council spokesman said: “We do not have a rigid dress code and will not be going around with a tape measure. It’s important staff in customer-facing roles look professional.”