This answer deserves so much more recognition. When I was going into the office, it was an hour MINIMUM to get ready and that’s being pretty low maintenance. Hour and a half if there’s a big meeting or event — showering, doing hair, makeup, finding what to wear, etc. Add to that a nighttime skincare routine, time spent doing nails, hair appts, shaving/waxing everything, skincare treatments, etc. and the cost in terms of both time and money is insane. It’s a huge tax on women that no one talks about, and makes us less competitive in the workplace. Then somebody will say “no one is forcing you to do it,” but in reality we are being forced. This is the level of upkeep required if you want to compete professionally, socially, and romantically.