EvanMcD3 t1_j9aljmg wrote on February 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

This reminds me of another, less drastic, change of workplace habit. Back during the 1980 transit strike, which forced many to walk part way or all the way to work, women traded heels for sneakers and many guys switched their dress shoes too. That trend held after the strike was settled. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_New_York_City_transit_strike

Black-n-GoldBleeder t1_j9dpk68 wrote on February 21, 2023 at 4:04 AM

I always dressed business casual to work everyday. Then covid hit. I’d wear shorts to work when I’d go to the office, as there would only be a couple of us there. It was more of a go in and do what I needed to do, then leave deal. 3 years later, I still wear shorts and a work branded polo most days. Wore shorts to work today even (south Louisiana). Wednesday I’m going to Manhattan for a week, and I’m freaking because I don’t have clothes for this shit. I go often, but this will be the coldest trip by far. The only gloves I own are white with light up fingertips in Mardi Gras colors lol. It got that cold here in December, and we basically shut down and bunkered in for 5 days.

Yes I know, I’m in the NY sub and I don’t live there. But it’s my favorite place in the world and I’m fortunate enough to be able to travel there often. This trip is mainly to go watch the Pelicans play at MSG Saturday night.