J.C. Penney employee sent home for wearing shorts she bought — at J.C. Penney

[Fabbs]

A former J.C. Penney employee said she was sent home from work for wearing shorts she bought in the store's career style section, launching a heated discussion about dress codes for women online.

Sylva Stoel of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, called out her former employer on Twitter last week, accusing her boss of sending her home because her red linen shorts were "too revealing," she said.

"I was at work for about 10 minutes before he approached me," Stoel, 17, told TODAY.com. "He asked if anyone talked to me about dress code at orientation."

After he reportedly asked her how long it would take to go home and change, she quit on the spot, Stoel said.

"I bought [the shorts] thinking they were pretty professional," she added. "They didn't show anything other than my legs, which I don't think is too provocative."

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She posted a photo of the outfit in question online: a blue sleeveless shirt, red shorts and sandals.

While shorts do violate J.C. Penney's dress code for employees, Stoel said she never learned that in orientation. The company declined to comment.

The teen said she's fed up with dress codes that target women, and she's not the first to speak up about it — many young women have voiced concerns that school and work dress codes are sexist.

"It's blowing up," she said. "I'm very satisfied that people are paying attention to the cause and starting a discussion on dress codes in the workplace and at schools, and how we view women."

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She said she agrees with dress code rules that aren't gender-specific — "no gang attire, no explicit imagery, no pajamas," she wrote on Twitter — but not ones that suggest women should always keep their legs and shoulders covered, for example.

"It's always been an issue, but the Internet is making women feel like they can express their opinion," Stoel said. "We have a huge community of feminists who will share it and give it validation. What we're doing isn't wrong, it's society that is wrong."

Stoel, who had worked at J.C. Penney for about two weeks, is now looking for a new job.

http://www.today.com/style/j-c-penney-employee-sent-home-wearing-shorts-she-bought-t35181

[Fabbs]

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[Fabbs]

Not sure if same chick, some similarities. Google pics under same name led to this YouTube:

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[hobbit feet]

I'd send her home for showing those nasty feet. Everyone knows the standard is an inch above the knee.

[playjimmer]

Pretty sure men aren't allowed to wear shorts either, so what is the problem?

[~O~]

That looks like a summer outfit. Not close to professional. Maybe some red pants or khakis. Sandles? At J.C. Penney? While at work? Is this JC Penney on a Caribbean island?

[Infinite_limit]

I'd send her home for showing those nasty feet. Everyone knows the standard is an inch above the knee.
You'd suck em

[TDMVPDPOY]

it depends on the industry or environment shes working in..

but wtf wears sandals in retail or hospitality sector? thats just looking for an injury payout if she slips and falls on a cock

[Pauly D]

It's the dress code, get over it. There is no irony or hypocrisies on JC P's part. And It's not like they didn't give her the chance to change. Fitting it's a 17 yr old who is stupid enough to think that's professional for a retail job and then quit because it's so fucking inconvenient to go home and change. And I didn't see anything about it when I skimmed through but I wouldn't doubt if it had something to do with BEING KEPT FROM EXPRESSING MYSELF!!!


Pretty sure men aren't allowed to wear shorts either, so what is the problem?

Private business. Who cares even if they did have different dress codes for men and women? Everyone has the right to not be employed there

[2pac > Kobe]

who gives a fuck you faggot

[Pauly D]

who gives a fuck you faggot

Who the fuck are you talking to?

[2pac > Kobe]

Who the fuck are you talking to?
im talking to the op u c.unt

[Gent]

im talking to the op u c.unt

Might as well be talking to him too.

Who makes a name after some guido on a tv show? Gay if you ask me.

[JoeChalupa]

Most standard dress codes for dresses, skirts are knee length. Those shorts would not be work appropriate in most businesses.

[UZER]

So if she bought a bikini from JC Penny, would she be able to wear it to work?

It's an employee dress code. These kids think they can do whatever they want and throw a tantrum when they can't.

[Mitch]

Another dumb broad with shit logic. Dress professionally if you want to keep am easily replaceable job.

[Biernutz]

Just another Air head who is clueless about working in a real job.
Princess did get her 15 minutes. The highlight of her life.......

[JoeTait75]

The teen said she's fed up with dress codes that target women, and she's not the first to speak up about it — many young women have voiced concerns that school and work dress codes are sexist.

These days anything that forces women to take responsibility and accountability is "sexist" according to some.

[Fabbs]

it depends on the industry or environment shes working in..

but wtf wears sandals in retail or hospitality sector? thats just looking for an injury payout if she slips and falls on a cock
She does appear to have a nice rack.

[Blake]

She really should have showed them by wearing a JC Penney brand bikini

[unleashbaynes]

How is this thread worthy, or even a story? OP sucks so many dicks.

[DJR210]

who gives a fuck you faggot


How is this thread worthy, or even a story? OP sucks so many dicks.

[UZER]

It's probably because nobody wanted to see those pasty white legs.

[The Gemini Method]

Fuck, if you're living in South Dakota and working at a JC Penneys, you should be allowed whatever the fuck you want. The next logical step is taking a trucker bukake on the interstate.

[DisAsTerBot]

fuck, fabbs reads and posts the stupidest articles

[The Gemini Method]

fuck, fabbs reads and posts the stupidest articles
Probably grabbed the Jergen's and beat the shit out of himself to that pic...

[DJR210]

fuck, fabbs reads and posts the stupidest articles

:lol Faggs

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah that's not classy enough for a super classy place like JCP. This is Hot Dog on a Stick wear.

lol Fabbs immediately begins stalking her

[Wild Cobra]

So if she bought a bikini from JC Penny, would she be able to wear it to work?

It's an employee dress code. These kids think they can do whatever they want and throw a tantrum when they can't.

I have never been at an employee orientation that didn't discuss appropriate/inappropriate attire. I guess she may have slipped through he cracks, but really... I think this girl is looney tunes.

She was given the opportunity to change, but quit instead.

What a headcase.

[Pauly D]

Might as well be talking to him too.

Who makes a name after some guido on a tv show? Gay if you ask me.

Nobody did ask you.

[mrsmaalox]

She probably could have pulled it off with some classy pumps and a less moronic hairstyle. She's dumb to think it's about anti-feminism. JCP would like their customers to think that the employees who are helping them pick outfits have some fashion sense.

[Slutter McGee]

Stupid people these days. Shorts are never professional unless your job requires them.

Slutter McGee

[Wild Cobra]

Stupid people these days. Shorts are never professional unless your job requires them.

Slutter McGee
Good think JCP didn't sell Hooters shorts...

[baseline bum]

I'd hit it.

[CavsSuperFan]

Happy that this is not another I was told that I am too HAWT to work here stories...

[Pauly D]

Happy that this is not another I was told that I am too HAWT to work here stories...

It's worse. It's a new wave feminist MUH PATRIARCHY! story

[Dex]

"What do you mean I can't work at J.C. Penney wearing only a bra and panties!? I bought them at J.C. Penney!!"

What a dumb-dumb.

[Reck]

Did she ask for severance right after quitting? That would have been icing on the cake for this dumb ass.

Fabbs with another shitty thread.

[SpursforSix]

She probably could have pulled it off with some classy pumps and a less moronic hairstyle. She's dumb to think it's about anti-feminism. JCP would like their customers to think that the employees who are helping them pick outfits have some fashion sense.

Bend over, I'll show you classy pumps.

[Biernutz]

Did she ask for severance right after quitting? That would have been icing on the cake for this dumb ass.

Fabbs with another shitty thread.

severance hell ...her rights had to be violated. Where is her lawyer?

[Reck]

severance hell ...her rights had to be violated. Where is her lawyer?

That's my point.

If you quit on your own, you're not entitled to shit.

I was just alluding to her dumbass way of thinking. Maybe she thought she was entitled to severance pay after quitting herself.

[Hungry farmer]

She does need a farmer's suntan for sure.

[RD2191]

Bend over, I'll show you classy pumps.:lmao

[HI-FI]

what a dumb bitch.

[~O~]

Her toes looked like she stepped in some chemicals.

[Chinook]

I'm actually glad to see stories like this and the one about that trans teen who killed himself by jumping in front of a car. Those people's attempts are martyrdom fell flat on their faces. They only way to curb the tide of idiocy is by having such extreme examples that even liberal people start to question if our society is moving the right direction.

[DJR210]

Bend over, I'll show you classy pumps.
:lol

[DMX7]

I didn't realize JCP had a dress code.

[Pauly D]

I didn't realize JCP had a dress code.

No one in here knows what JCP's dress code is but anyone with a brain who's ever been employed anywhere knows what's acceptable and what's not

[SpursforSix]

No one in here knows what JCP's dress code is but anyone with a brain who's ever been employed anywhere knows what's acceptable and what's not

no doubt. Another fucking useless news story. Everyone wants to be a martyr for something. Everyone has to have their fucking youtube moment or .5 seconds of fame.

[BurgerKing]

I didn't realize JCP had a dress code.

WTF!? Even I have a dress code....its called a uniform.