Don't forget the Lipstick & Stiletto Heels!

If women are being judged by what they wear, then it suggests that they are being treated differently to male employees," said Lawrence Davies of solicitors Equal Justice .

The Fawcett Society, the leading women's rights group, said that the Bank of England's actions were sexist, and run contrary to equal opportunity legislation. "Setting down codes in this way sends a message to women employees that they have to look a certain way to be successful in business, and this is absolutely contra equal opportunities practice."

Erm, have any of these people ever been to the Square Mile? Or ever seen a male banker?

Suit, pin stripe - check
White shirt (blue acceptable but not encouraged) - check
Tie, maximum two colours - check
Cufflinks - check
Socks, black or red - check
Shoes, black, leather soled - check
 

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