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Since lockdown, my colleagues have seen me in my rawest of forms; bare-faced, children running amok, workspace in disarray; a far cry from the dolled-up, high-heeled work persona I portrayed in the pre-pandemic era.
Aesthetic labour has long been synonymous with women and their professional careers; make-up, high-heels, and an infinite wardrobe of tailored, on-trend workwear are seemingly part of the job.
But as the world begins to question the ‘future of work’ beyond COVID-19, now is the time to challenge and dismantle these workplace beauty standards.
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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/goodbye-power-suit-will-the-office-become-more-casual-20200706-p559g4
