Socks in Summertime

So if you've glanced at my profile you'll see that my occupation is the Ride Operator at one of the largest Clown Factories. My ride operator department follows the policies of the Clown Factory to the letter according to the Ring Master and as such, I am now subjected to the dress code that was designed in 1960 but has been oh so graciously updated for circa 1980.

A Clown's dress code consists of important details and facts like, and I kid you not, how many inches of bare shoulder and arm can be revealed! It also provides helpful guidelines like where a man's moustache should end (which by the way should be trimmed right above where the corners of his lips are) and for women, no bare feet or open shoes. However, Michael Jackson-esque loafers and clogs are apparently acceptable. Ok, I might not mind this if it were winter or if I lived in say, Fargo in 1960 but seriously, in 90-degree weather, I should be wearing socks and closed shoes?? And I get such lovely pedicures too :-)

But on the bright side, I can wear a shirt that allows me to show off my lovely arms right below the shoulder. Aren't I lucky?