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I realize that a person's clothing makes a certain "statement" to others. Of all the previous responses I read to the "frump vs. chic" question, I agree most with Laura Rhoads. I am a microbiologist, and I wouldn't dare wear any valued clothing article to work. Between the permanent stains, caustic chemicals, bleach and microorganisms that may get spilled and require harsh treatment to remove, I could never afford to wear anything of real value into class!

Even though I may wear jeans and t-shirts (turtle neck in winter), I am always neat, clean, and professional in my demeanor. I do understand that different fields of study would require a different standard of dress, but it simply isn't practical in many scientific fields.

-- Diqui La Penta, Visiting Assistant Professor, Colorado College (posted 1/30, 11:15 a.m., E.S.T.)
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