Study: Tight Skirt Can Make Female Boss Look Dumb

[The Straight Story]

Study: Tight Skirt Can Make Female Boss Look Dumb

POSTED: 10:51 am EST November 30, 2005

Although research has shown that physical attractiveness helps people get ahead, there can be too much of a good thing.

A study in the latest issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly finds that a sexy self-presentation with high-heels, a tight skirt and a low-cut blouse can hurt a businesswoman's effectiveness.

Men and women were shown a video of a businesswoman discussing her general background and hobbies. The script and actress remained the same, but her dress and job changed.

The sexiness manipulation had no effect on judgments of a receptionist. But a sexy manager was viewed as less competent when compared with a more professionally dressed counterpart, who wore flat shoes, slacks and a turtleneck. Sexy managers evoked hostile emotions and were deemed less intelligent.

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