I am starting a new job within the next few days and have a problem. I am going to be working at a small clothing store for women as a lead sales rep. The dress-code is casual/semi-formal-ish, no jeans policy, and this is my problem. I noticed the female employees all wear wedge type sandals, or clothes and shoes that I would never wear in my own time. I don’t like skirts, shorts, capris, tank tops or short sleeve shirts, mainly because I avoid the sun and I am not my fittest. Also, my feet sweat A LOT because I have hyperhydrosis, so naturally sandals or shoes that can’t be worn with socks are extremely uncomfortable since slipping and sliding around causes friction against my toes and sides of feet. If I could I’d prefer to wear boots with a slight heel but I also have scoliosis, so standing for long periods of time becomes hard enough, let alone in heels. I almost feel contradictory working in a fashion clothing store when I am extremely conservative, wearing long pants and long sleeve shirts.
So I’ve been really nervous and concerned as what to do. I want to be comfortable as well as fit in with everyone else. Any suggestions or advice? I’ll probably talk to the manager about it today, but was wondering if anyone else had this kind of problem as far as having sweaty feet and finding comfortable, fashionable shoes that can be worn with socks, or have a remedy for sweaty feet?
Thanks in advance!