It’s time to change the dress code at the Chamber of Deputies

[Dolores]

Young congressman Orlando Jorge Villegas wants to convince his fellow legislators that a less formal dress code should be required for work in the National Congress. He was interviewed by Dary Terrero for “La Gente Habla con Dary Terrero.”

“I do not agree with the dress code of the Chamber of Deputies for several reasons. First because we are a tropical country. A chacabana can be an option to come to a session or even without a tie,” explained the legislator.

Likewise, he said that going with or without a tie is not going to change the legislator’s efficiency. At the same time, he said he keeps clothes in his office because there are occasions when his visitors are not allowed in because they do not have a long sleeve shirt.

He added that there must be a point of balance regarding visitors, such as students, tourists, and others, to feel comfortable...

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[melphis]

He should get a job that doesn't require a shirt, tie and suit. One of the things I loved about the DR was you couldn't go into a government facility looking like a slob.

Leave that look to the north American Wal-Mart crowd.

 

[NanSanPedro]

When I was a young engineer, we had to wear ties. No one ever figured out how it helped design and develop good products. In the 90s it started to change and we didn't have to wear the stupid things anymore. We were all very grateful.

This guy is just trying to get Dominican congress into the 21st century. I wish him well.

 

[PICHARDO]

Chacabana is the cultural dress of Dominicans.
I have pushed the President to make this official in all government offices and national palace.
It will save a ton on air conditioning and better represent us.
All long sleeves for offices.
It is our traditional clothes.

 

[NanSanPedro]

Traditions change. There is only one thing that is unchanging.

 

[Meemselle]

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There is something to be said for having a certain kind of "respect?" when one appears. Long pants? Proper shoes? Shirts that are not tank-tops? Call me old-fashioned. You've called me worse.

 

[NALs]

There is A/C in Congress.

Just saying... Brrr

 

[cavok]

Long pants, dress shoes, and a chacabana sounds very reasonable to me.

 

[Fulano2]

Once you start where does it end?
Like this? A member of the chamber of deputies in the Netherlands. He was criticised though.