I am an air traffic controller working for the FAA near Washington DC. On September 3rd the FAA implemented a new dress code for air traffic controllers that calls for dress to be "business casual." The intent is to stop air traffic controllers from wearing jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, and other comfortable type clothing.

I decided to wear my kilt to work. Was immediately sent home to change because I was told that the wearing of a kilt did not present a professional image to the public (even though there is no public that sees us at work) and that wearing the kilt was causing a distraction (which did not happen.)

I was wondering if anyone knows what avenues I might be able to take to educate the FAA managers that a kilt is acceptable wear in the workplace (at least I think it is.)

I''ve heard of lawsuits and massive letter writing campaigns when these types of things have happenned. I think something needs to happen. There are other co-workers of mine around the nation that are being told not to wear their kilts. While at the same time at some workplaces they are permitted.

Thanks.