Friday June 2, The Parisian revealed the contents of the ” Guide to the perfect hostess intended for the hundred young women who welcome the public during the Roland-Garros tournament. The paper lists a myriad of sexist injunctions, reflecting an archaic view of what is considered ” female (understand desirable for the male gaze).
Sophie Binet, new president of the CGT, protested on BFMTV on Sunday 4 June 2023 against this structural sexism: “There is a real problem with the stewardess profession, which is structured by sexist stereotypes […] We deny their professionalism by locking them in a figurehead role “. Added to this is a still profoundly misogynistic sporting environment, as demonstrated, among other things, by the recent debates on the Women’s World Cup.
And you, could you have been a hostess at the famous tennis tournament? (See: Do you fit perfectly into the Roland-Garros beauty criteria?) Take the test!
You have hairy legs
Magnifying glass ! The rules state very clearly that the hostesses must have perfectly depilated legs and armpits. So beware of the winter coat, which might scare customers. In addition to the legs, thank you for smoothing your personality: piercings or tattoos are to be avoided. You seem to be trying to break the mood.
Do you like blue mascara
And what’s more, it’s not a Chit Chat Make-up. So put away the neon liner and glitter! The instructions are clear: A light makeup, but always present and resistant to bad weather ». Aside from the loud and vulgar colors, you will never miss the look of a stolen van again. Well tried.
Prefer sneakers to stiletto heels
It doesn’t matter if you dread the idea of standing in line for 9 hours, a lady wears nothing but ” classic black pumps “. It wasn’t me who said it, it’s Roland. And he must know better since he is a man.
You are the pants of the team
What an idea. To be a stewardess, you must wear a “ skirt suit “, AND “leave the first button open”. Note: Men must button up fully. Does this rule seem unfair to you? But finally, they are not considered as an object whose only vocation is to get Jean-Richard’s attention in the VIP box.
So much for the booster shot.
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
