I'm Too Sexy for My Job: BigLaw Firm Wishes Women Lawyers Showed Less Leg, Etc.

I’ve been racking my brains trying to find a connection between The Careerist and the upcoming royal nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Allen & Overy has gracefully obliged.

Recently, that Magic Circle firm sent out an e-mail, which was leaked to Rolled on Friday, to its female junior lawyers (“trainee solicitors” in Brit-speak), warning them about the perils of inappropriate attire. Here’s what the A&O e-mail says:

Ladies–bit of a random one, but we’ve been asked to draw your attention to the fact that HR have received numerous complaints about the way female trainees have been dressing around the office. The main problem seems to be very short skirts and high heels and generally looking like we’re going clubbing instead of to the office (as well as a failure to brush our hair, apparently!).

HR would like this to be addressed asap so they don’t have to have uncomfortable discussions with individuals about it, especially as we’re now getting into summer and are more likely to be wearing less as it gets hotter!