lookism \LOOK-iz-um\ noun

Strangely appropriate for my first day back of temping in over 10 months.  Wowza.  I have a strange habit of dressing in the "temp uniform" the first day of an assignment, particularly if it's a longer one.  The "temp uniform" ideally says that I'm professional, capable, and smart.  Ideally it doesn't say anything about being feminine, attractive, and or (heaven forbid) sexy.  It's just automatic when I know I'll be meeting lots of new people in an office setting.  But only on the first day; after that, I love wearing dresses and heels and feel more dress to dress more "artistically," whatever that means... :o)