Comments on: Should Makeup Be Tax Deductible as a Business Expense if Wearing It Meant Earning More Money at Work?

By: Sakura

Sakura — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:56:22 +0000

I agree with Fay. Based on the except the study sounds suspect.
I myself don’t feel dressed with out make-up. I wear it because I like it. The girls at Bryn Mawr used to say that I thought that way because of the influences of a male dominant society. If it gives me a one up, great!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:39:57 +0000

I just absolutely love Fay’s answer!You go girl, and that goes for all of us. Girl Power!

By: AnneMarieB

AnneMarieB — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:47:39 +0000

I’m not sure of the effect of wearing make-up boosting your earnings potential, but I definitely agree that it gives you an edge in how you present yourself. I think people do form an opinion of you based on the image you project, whether that’s fair or not, and it’s definitely true in the workplace. I think those that put themselves together with a more polished look tend to be perceived differently than those who don’t. I see it every morning riding the bus to work & also in the office… those women who have taken the time to get ready for work, and those who look like they just threw something on and grabbed their bag… hate to say it, but it makes a difference.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:02:45 +0000

Haha, I totally concur Hanna!

By: Kewal

Kewal — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:50:12 +0000

To me wearing make up is an essential part of my grooming – I like to look “polished and pulled together”. It boosts my confidence when I look good. Now most women look good with makeup (even minimal – mascara & lipgloss) there are VERY FEW women out there who actually look good without makeup. I have never seen any woman with makeup looking “child-like and needy” – the connotation itself sounds gross!