Unfriendly word from on high

[HootinHoller]

First, I should mention that I'm working under "At Will" conditions in the US as a programmer.

After participating in Kilted Fridays for nearly 2 years with hearing nothing but compliments, I got a visit from my manager, not my supervisor, yesterday. Our COO has decided that kilts are ok to wear to work, however I've been forbidden from appearing in any customer facing meeting while wearing a kilt. It's not clear if that would include the customer stopping by my office or not (which often happens).

My manager said I'm embarrassed to have to even have this conversation. My co-workers who know about it are very supportive and thinking it bogus.

I'm not sure what I should or even can do about this, but at this point, I'm consulting our employee handbook, and polishing my resume.