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Fashion
The Glamour of Uniforms3rd April 2008
Uniforms
Why are some uniforms perceived as glamorous, whilst others unattractive?

Nurses, the military, the police, air stewards and stewardesses all have one thing in common – uniforms. The question is, why are some uniforms perceived to be more alluring than others? And why are most uniforms considered to be more attractive on men than women? Jenni discusses the glamour of uniforms with Designer Jeff Banks and Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Editor of the Financial Times

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