Instead of, I don't know, doing their actual jobs, the Missouri House of Representatives reportedly kicked off 2023 by adopting a more strict dress code that requires women on the House floor to cover their shoulders by wearing a blazer, cardigan, or knit blazer. The rule, which is part of a package of rules about governing the House, was proposed by Representative Ann Kelley, who said that she just wanted the dress code to be fair and to mirror the men’s dress code. It has since been widely criticized for being sexist, pointless, and a distraction from actual lawmaking. “There are some very serious things that are in this rule package that I think we should be debating,” said Democrat Raychel Proudie. “But instead, we are fighting again for women’s right to choose something — and this time, it’s whether she covers herself in the interpretation of someone who has no background in fashion.” @tariro__ reports on the 'sweatergate' at the link in bio.