I have discovered a new nonprofit ally of the cause in the Sophie Lancaster Foundation. We now have a plan.

With the four Ss we can make our dreams a reality:

• Support Tattoos and Piercings at Work (STAPAW): STAPAW can make sure the fashion-oriented are legally protected.
• The Sophie Lancaster Foundation (S.O.P.H.I.E.): S.O.P.H.I.E. can work on eradicating hate crimes against the fashion-oriented.
• The Silver Ribbon Coalition : The Silver Ribbon Coalition will help those who need help getting back on their feet so they can fight. It’s possible but would be harder to fight if you’re dealing with depression, abuse, addiction, etc.
• Stickers: So we can show the world we’re here without having to risk our being seen in case it would put a bill-paying job at risk.

To remember why we’re doing this, take a look at the typical office dress code. The below only covers casual business attire when authorized.

Appropriate Appearance

To convey a positive image to customers and guests, our employees are required to dress in appropriate traditional business or, when authorized, business casual attire.

Appropriate Business Casual Attire

Women

• Blouses, collared shirts
• Sweaters, turtlenecks
• Slacks (khakis, chinos)
• Skirt, culottes, or skorts, (with the fullness of a skirt)
• Blazer, sport coat
• Casual shoes

Men

• Collared shirts
• Sweaters, turtlenecks
• Slacks (khakis, chinos)
• Blazer, sport coat
• Casual shoes

Inappropriate Attire

• Jeans of any color
• Bicycle pants, leggings, stretch pants, spandex Warm-up or exercise clothes
• Sundresses (spaghetti straps, strapless, backless, halter)
• Shorts
• Halter or tank tops
• Tee-shirts
• Revealing or low-cut blouses or dresses
• Clothing which exposes one’s midriffs
• Athletic shoes (sneakers, tennis)
• Beach shoes, flip-flops
• Torn, cut, worn, or frayed clothing