[whitestripe]

i think people need to have a think about WHY certain things are acceptable and why others aren't. WHO makes these decisions, and how is it that their decision over rides another portion of society?

yes, a 'smart' suit and tie is 'acceptable'. what if her leggings and t shirt were new, clean and freshly ironed?

hair that is pedestrian is also deemed as acceptable - is this because people think someone who has a 'normal' hair cut put more time into their haircare and appearance? because i can safely say that dreadlocks take a lot of work.

tattoos - they are a personal choice. you may choose not to have them, others choose to have them. it's like a car or high heels - you can choose to have a car, or you can choose to not have a car - ride public transport or ride a bike. you can choose to wear flats or you can choose to wear boots or high heels. it is a personal decision (BTW - for all you trolls out there, i am not making a flippant remark about a tattoo being likened to a pair of shoes - i am merely illustrating that there is a personal choice involved and it involves no one else except the person making the choice.) .
i personally have a couple of tattoos - i have friends that do too, some who work with the public, some who don't. some are highly respected in their fields, some are well established and high earners .

i guess it comes down to the opinions and judgements made by the other people. the way YOU react to the way a person looks is in your power, it is your responsibility. so keep that in mind and try to be a little more accepting.