Experts Question Flip-Flops
Experts Question Flip-Flops In The Workplace And Their Effect On
Our Feet.
Jody Feinstein
Women are wearing flip flops in the workplace more and more,
especially in these warmer months. U.S. style experts believe
that flip flops could be damaging not only our feet but our
careers.
There are so many new styles of flip flops: beaded, leather,
sequins that women feel it is easy to get away with wearing them
to work.
An employee of West Glenn Communications comments that she wears
flip-flops on the days she doesn't have important meetings with
clients or avoids wearing them if she knows that someone who
disapproves will be in the office.
Thousands of women across the country consider flip-flops an
indispensable element in their summer wardrobe.
An Old Navy and Gap online survey showed that flip-flops were at
the top of the list as summer work attire for high school and
college students. More than 31 % of the women surveyed said that
flip-flops were essential part for their summer work wardrobe.
Many companies feel differently.
A spokeswoman for BNP Paribas says that if a dress code says no
beachwear this includes flip flops.
Style experts advise that flip-flops could be detrimental to a
career. Younger women are the ones who tend to wear them to work.
Style commentator Meghan Cleary says, "Shoes convey the mood of
a woman. Wearing flip-flops conveys the mood that you are
relaxed and on vacation. That's not a good message in the
office,"
Doctors also have concerns about the effect of flip-flops on the
feet.
Doctors at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say
that flip-flops are connected to a rising number of heel
problems among teens and young adults.
A representative recently said, "We're seeing more heel pain
than ever in patients 15 to 25 years old, a group that usually
doesn't have this problem." She said that thin soled flip-flops
give no arch support and can intensify abnormal biomechanics in
foot motion. This will ultimately cause pain and inflammation.
Flip-flops have been around for at least 70 years, originating
from traditional Japanese woven, and possibly wooden soled
sandals in New Zealand.
The Y-shaped and flat soled sandal is known all over the world
and to all social classes. It is very common in developing
countries for its affordable price and sometimes the only shoe
used because it is easy to make.
The term "flip-flop" gets its name from the slapping sound the
sandal makes when it hits the ground and the heel.
A few years ago the life of the flip flop changed completely.
They became trendy and popular. All kinds of stores sell them in
a variety of colors with all kinds of decorations. There is even
a bridal Flip flop which is full of Swarovski crystals and sells
for $140.
In June 2005 the Northwestern University's champion woman's
lacrosse team wore flip-flops to the White House to meet the
President. It was considered inappropriate attire and the women
were criticized
Ellen Campuzano, president of the Committee of Color and Trends,
a New York-based forecasting service specializing in footwear
and accessories, believes that flip-flops' popularity has almost
run its course.
"Usually these trends come and go in about five years," she
said. "I think we've reached the peak. They can't be any more
widespread, so maybe next summer something will replace them."
About the author:
Jody Feinstein is a freelance business dress code consultant for
many large corporations. http://www.merchant-reviews.com
This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.
Our Feet.
Jody Feinstein
Women are wearing flip flops in the workplace more and more,
especially in these warmer months. U.S. style experts believe
that flip flops could be damaging not only our feet but our
careers.
There are so many new styles of flip flops: beaded, leather,
sequins that women feel it is easy to get away with wearing them
to work.
An employee of West Glenn Communications comments that she wears
flip-flops on the days she doesn't have important meetings with
clients or avoids wearing them if she knows that someone who
disapproves will be in the office.
Thousands of women across the country consider flip-flops an
indispensable element in their summer wardrobe.
An Old Navy and Gap online survey showed that flip-flops were at
the top of the list as summer work attire for high school and
college students. More than 31 % of the women surveyed said that
flip-flops were essential part for their summer work wardrobe.
Many companies feel differently.
A spokeswoman for BNP Paribas says that if a dress code says no
beachwear this includes flip flops.
Style experts advise that flip-flops could be detrimental to a
career. Younger women are the ones who tend to wear them to work.
Style commentator Meghan Cleary says, "Shoes convey the mood of
a woman. Wearing flip-flops conveys the mood that you are
relaxed and on vacation. That's not a good message in the
office,"
Doctors also have concerns about the effect of flip-flops on the
feet.
Doctors at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say
that flip-flops are connected to a rising number of heel
problems among teens and young adults.
A representative recently said, "We're seeing more heel pain
than ever in patients 15 to 25 years old, a group that usually
doesn't have this problem." She said that thin soled flip-flops
give no arch support and can intensify abnormal biomechanics in
foot motion. This will ultimately cause pain and inflammation.
Flip-flops have been around for at least 70 years, originating
from traditional Japanese woven, and possibly wooden soled
sandals in New Zealand.
The Y-shaped and flat soled sandal is known all over the world
and to all social classes. It is very common in developing
countries for its affordable price and sometimes the only shoe
used because it is easy to make.
The term "flip-flop" gets its name from the slapping sound the
sandal makes when it hits the ground and the heel.
A few years ago the life of the flip flop changed completely.
They became trendy and popular. All kinds of stores sell them in
a variety of colors with all kinds of decorations. There is even
a bridal Flip flop which is full of Swarovski crystals and sells
for $140.
In June 2005 the Northwestern University's champion woman's
lacrosse team wore flip-flops to the White House to meet the
President. It was considered inappropriate attire and the women
were criticized
Ellen Campuzano, president of the Committee of Color and Trends,
a New York-based forecasting service specializing in footwear
and accessories, believes that flip-flops' popularity has almost
run its course.
"Usually these trends come and go in about five years," she
said. "I think we've reached the peak. They can't be any more
widespread, so maybe next summer something will replace them."
About the author:
Jody Feinstein is a freelance business dress code consultant for
many large corporations. http://www.merchant-reviews.com
This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.
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