Nice to see you here Myrto.
Work dress has gotten much more casual in the US. I remember having to wear a suit to work every day! Now, casual is the way to go, but usually not as extreme as you are describing. In my experience, people throughout different areas of Europe always seemed to be more put together in terms of day to day dress. It seems like we dress more sloppily here, so it was surprising to hear this.
I'm kind of older and dress like that too, but not to work. I might feel a bit unsettled if my therapist dressed like that. I'd explore the issue. For me, it would have me questioning the emotional stability of my therapist, maybe her maturity. Not to judge a book by its cover, but appearance does reflect things going on inside, even if just a little.
If i liked the therapist otherwise, I'd accept it but would probably ask her about it. I don't think there's anything wrong with asking her why she dresses like that, and it could be asked in a polite manner. If she's a good therapist, she'd probably take responsibility in knowing that how she dresses might send vibes to clients. Much of communication is non-verbal.
As a side note, I fully support dressing comfortably and in ways that express yourself!
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