Do you think a casual dress code at work works against women?

Do you think a casual dress code at work works against women?
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if women are distracted by this trivia, how do they focus on big issues? Just asking.
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Do you generally think that girls/women look good in long skirts?

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Should or do grocery stores have a dress code for women?

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