Originally Posted by Sky475
I hate the uniforms. I am a female captain at a regional. The reson they are mens uniforms are becuase they want us to look like men. Men's hat, men's tie, even the blazer is mens. It isn't nicely pleated like the flight attendant uni. Also we are required to pull our hair up and wear minimal make up and no nail polish. I think it's ridiculous...like they are actually tricking the public into thinking we're guys or something.
It's a pilot's uniform. I think you are the one being a little ridiculous. If the pants don't fit just right or the blazer doesn't, go get them altered to fit you better. The men's tie is better than that fru fru fluffy thing that some airlines offer us ladies. I think that cross tie is ridiculous myself. They require the same thing of the men that they do of us.....a professional appearance (ie. men have to be clean shaven, short hair....ours should be pulled back...it looks more professional and doesn't get in the way). What do you want to look like Tammy Faye Baker on the flight deck? It's not like you need to impress the other guys we work with with your makeup and nailpolish.