If you’re anything like me, the words 'khakis' or 'chinos' conjure up images of corporate America’s concept of office appropriate casual wear. A world where, regardless of sex, employees are supposed to greet the news that they are allowed to celebrate the end of the work week by wearing khakis and polo shirts with the level of enthusiasm usually reserved for revivalist meetings and Barneys Warehouse sales.

Which makes the tagline for Banana Republic’s latest ad campaign, “Live in Chino. 7 days a week.” seem like a thinly veiled threat.

Clicking through to the accompanying website is even more demoralizing; articles proffering advice like "Any time you want to add authority, put on the jacket," rub (presumably carefully laundered) shoulders with suggestions to try a ‘jaunty sock’.

Hopefully...one day...the people behind HR dress codes will realize that very few women want to dress like a middle-aged man at the golf course...