[Stockland Hillman]

Women presenters have had much more scope in outfit choices and style.  The men have been stuck in dated suit and tie .

It's crazy how long British TV has had female on screen talent in professional but varied clothing yet the men looking like 1980s insurance salesmen or a suburban letting agents.  Entrepreneurs, senior managers,  civil servants and political operatives and many more don't dress in traditional formal wear.

Smart casual can look great, and not just on Tomasz the Westherman. 

Dress like your audience. Very overdue.

Couldn’t disagree more. I expect suits and ties - which are not dated, they are neutral and generic and don’t deflect from the story.

You see a newsreader in a suit and you don’t bat an eyelid. See them without a tie and it deflects from the news.

It’s a well established, levelling, uniform and should stay.

 So how does the clothing of the Women presenters deflect from the story for you? 

There's a huge variety of styles, colours and patterns on display everyday.  Definitely not a uniform there,  or is just the men you require specific,  limited clothing choices?

Or do the Women not matter so long as they look pretty in a dress, the real news will come from a man in a suit and tie, the classic patriarchal 'uniform'? I'm confused as to whats driving this reaction