Premier Mom says you are not coming to work dressed like that.

Halter tops, spaghetti straps, miniskirts, and ripped jeans are fashion crimes in the fledgling administration of Premier Kathleen Wynne.

In an unusual edict issued to political staff this week on “what’s acceptable and unacceptable during the summer,” Wynne’s office warned a dress code is in effect at Queen’s Park.

“Dressing down is in fact business casual dress as described below. Be casual, rather than sloppy,” says the missive fired off to Liberal aides by Emily Marangoni, Wynne’s deputy director of human resources.

“Jeans are permitted if not tattered and well worn. Polo shirts, casual shirts and T-shirts are acceptable,” wrote Marangoni.

“Tank tops, muscle shirts, camisoles, halter tops, spaghetti straps, and crop tops are not permitted. No bare shoulders,” she continued.

“Bare midriffs as a result of low-ride pants or crop tops are not permitted.”

Nor are the minidresses that many young — and some not-so-young — women have been spotted wearing at Queen’s Park.

“Casual dresses and skirts with appropriate hemlines are acceptable. Dresses that are sleeveless but do not leave the shoulders bare are acceptable,” said Marangoni.

“Miniskirts/dresses and dresses with spaghetti straps are not permitted.”

While “tailored walking shorts are acceptable … shorts that are perceived as distracting or revealing are not,” she said.

That’s an apparent reference to the so-called “booty shorts” that are popular summer attire in some quarters.

On the footwear front, loafers, sandals and “presentable sports shoes” are allowed.

Wynne’s office is also a fragrance-free zone.

“Due to allergies and sensitivity to scents, staff should refrain from wearing perfumes and colognes as it may cause others discomfort,” Marangoni wrote.

“Thank you for dressing appropriately for the office and demonstrating your professionalism in this work environment.”

It’s unclear what prompted the memo, but former Liberal MPP Monique Smith, now a top Wynne adviser, once pushed for dress code in the legislature.

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In 2003, the then Nipissing MPP put forward a motion that would have forced male members to wear jackets and ties in the house.

Her effort failed.

Wynne took over from former premier Dalton McGuinty four months ago and has methodically been putting her own stamp on the provincial government since.

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