Hunt's Cosmetics Pt. 01

Dear Readers, welcome to a new series about Dani. It doesn't really link back to anything else I have written about him. It's not based on any true story, sadly. It is meant to be the first part of a much longer story, so it is a slow burn whilst the stage is set. Consequently, there is only a little sexual action. There is though plenty of embarrassed male.

I hope you like it. I will be honest, it is a reworking of story I published elsewhere a number of year's ago.

As ever all my characters are over 18, and reside in a place where 18 is the age of majority. This story doesn't reflect any situation that ever happened in my real life (unlike some of my others) and all the characters are fictitious. Well that's the legal bit out of the way and so I hope you enjoy.

Dani. Xxx

Hunt's Cosmetics

The Announcement

I had been working for Hunt's Cosmetics for just over seven months when the announcement came round by email to everyone's desktop.

From Jane Hunt to All Staff :-

Good afternoon Team Hunt. I am delighted to share some great news today with you all, so please can everyone gather in the boardroom in thirty minutes time. JH

Jane

Hunt's Cosmetics was an extremely successful family owned business. Started originally by the current owner's grandmother, it excelled in the manufacture of totally natural beauty products. The current owner and director Jane considered the company to be her family, not just from the historical beginnings but she actually took a personal interest on all those who worked for her. She was therefore highly respected by her staff, including myself. I'd started as I said about seven months' previously when it became clear that Jane needed help with the online consumer shopping experience. Since then I had taken on the role of CTO effectively controlling and managing all of the IT systems. The beauty industry was naturally female dominated and it came as no surprise to me that I was in fact the only male employee, not that that had ever bothered me and in fact I enjoyed finding myself surrounded by attractive and in fact highly motivated young women who were each successful in their own area of expertise.

Of course, when an email like that hits peoples screens the gossip and speculation starts. Every woman, and indeed myself, was wondering what the big announcement could be that warranted all of us gathering together in the board room so quickly. Well before the thirty minutes was up the boardroom was therefore full and all of us sat waiting to see what Miss Hunt was going to announce.

"Welcome," Jane began, "and thank you all for coming here so quickly." The room fell silent as she spoke. "I suspect that many of you are a little anxious as to why I have called an all-staff meeting, so first of all let me put all of our minds at rest. As I hinted at in my mail, there is no bad news today. In fact, quite to the contrary I believe, this is good news. Hunt's is doing very well, our income lines continue to increase and we have some exciting new products under development that will further enhance our revenues. So, in recognition of all of your extremely professional approach, it is time for the company to step up to the next level and so we are instigating a couple of exciting changes. Our brand is about to get a complete facelift, we have employed an external marketing team to refresh our brand focus and help position us so that we are recognised as the exceptional provider of the products we bring to the market. This isn't just about new logos and packaging though, although they will be part of the overall package. No, what I want, actually, what I am excited to share with you today goes far beyond the little boxes we ship our products in. We are expanding the whole concept of presentation, our products will get new packaging yes, but we are taking things a step further, we are going to repackage ourselves. Yes, I know how exciting that sounds, and believe me I can't wait for this to be implemented. So, without any further preamble, I want to introduce our new corporate uniform."

Well that kicked things off, people started talking immediately but Jane held up her hand for silence as she continued.

"Oh I just hope you all love the uniform as much as I do, I am really excited by it. I am sure you are all keen to see what we have decided on for all of us to wear. So, let's continue as I have arranged a little fashion show here in the boardroom for us. Please give a big hand to our model of the day Fiona!" At that the lights dimmed a little and Jane led a light applause as the door at the back of the room opened to allow a tall, blonde model to enter. She proceeded to walk through the middle of the packed boardroom within touching distance of the now very animated audience. I looked at her and had to agree she looked absolutely stunning. Her blonde hair perfectly accented the stylish, dark purple dress she wore. It fell halfway down her very slender and toned thighs, enhancing her slim waist. The neckline plunged but only enough to enhance the curves of her breasts, although provocative the dress retained a clear corporate image. The model's legs were of course elegantly long and toned, wrapped in a geometric patterned pair of nylon tights ending in a pair of glossy black shoes with what looked to be 3 inch heels. She looked completely stunning and I was breathless looking at her. The room erupted into a blast of noise as everyone seemed to want to ask questions at the same time. Eventually, Jane's voice brought the room back to order and semblance of silence.

"Well, I take it from the reception and noise that you all approve of our company uniform as much as I do? Of course, I am sure you all have questions and I will try and answer them all as well as I can. First though, rest assured, the company is covering the cost of this, we will provide each of you with two dresses and a pair of shoes, just as you see on our beautiful model here. So who has questions?"

A number of hands shot up immediately and Jane listened to each person.

Gill from accounts was first, "So everyone will be wearing exactly the same dress then?"

"Of course they will, Gill. That's the idea of a uniform, it will make the company image much more powerful if we all present the same way. So yes to answer your question, everyone in the company, including myself will be expected to wear the new uniform."

"How long before we get ours to wear?"

"I am glad you asked that question, Leanne. We will be circulating a form for each of you to fill in once this meeting finishes so we can capture your personal measurements. We want everyone to have a dress that fits them and that they feel comfortable wearing. If we can get all of those returned today, and I am sure you will all quickly get involved to help us with this, then the plan is to deliver each of you with a full uniform pack by the end of next week. That will mean that come a week on Monday we will all be ready to wear our new uniforms and I will expect everyone to be wearing it at all times from there on. Now, are there any further questions or can we start to collate everyone's measurements?" A few girls had a couple of minor questions to ask but Jane had pretty much covered everything off at this point and by having a model there in front of them any questions about the look of the uniform were easily taken care of. Jane proceeded to wrap up the meeting.

"Please don't forget to grab a measurement form as you leave the room. Janet will collect them from you before the end of the day, let's go team Hunt. Thank you, all of you."

"Well, Dani, what do you think of that? Isn't the dress lovely?" asked my immediate boss Ellie, who sat by my side.

"Oh yes, it's very classy I have to say. I think it marries corporate style with just a little bit of sexiness."

"That's very astute of you, Dani. Oh and I think you are taking this very calmly indeed. I am impressed by you."

"Not sure I quite follow you there, Ellie, what do you mean?"

"Well, I am pretty sure that there are not that many guys out there that will agree to wear a dress to work, don't you think?"

"Oh come on, I mean, surely they don't mean me to wear it. Don't get me wrong it's a great uniform but as you say I'm a guy. They won't want me wearing it, will they?"

"Oh I thought Miss Hunt was quite clear, she said more than once that the uniform was for everyone, she even included herself in that."

"Yeah, I know that's what she said, but like you said, I'm a guy. She couldn't possibly be including me can she? Surely, there's a male version or something, like I don't know, but a black suit for me, that must be it right?"

"Well, maybe that's what she meant, only one way to find out though." She dragged me over to Miss Hunt, "Oh, excuse us, Miss Hunt,?"

"Oh, Ellie come on, you know you can call me Jane. What is it?"

"Well, first, I wanted to tell you how much we all love the uniform, personally I can't wait to get to mine and wear it."

"Awe, thank you, Ellie. I tried very much to get something that people would be proud to wear and that would empower them in their role, so they could really help take this company to the next level."

"Definitely, I'm sure it will do that. Dani and I though have just one question to ask?"

"Of course, what is it? Did I miss something in the presentation?"

"No, I don't think so, but well Dani and I, well Dani really was wondering what the male version of the uniform looks like? Is it a smart black suit?"

"Oh, male version? Well to be completely honest there isn't one, Emma. I'm sure you understand, Dani, that to get something designed just for you would not be cost effective, sorry Dani if you're disappointed."

"No, that's fine, Miss Hunt. I totally understand and I wasn't expecting to get special treatment. I am the only guy after all."

"That's good, Dani, I am so pleased you understand. I really couldn't treat you any differently from the rest of your colleagues, we don't allow any sort of favouritism here at Hunt's. Thank you, Dani." And that was it, Miss Hunt turned away and left the room. I felt relieved and even Ellie had a feint smile on her face.

"There you go, Ellie, I told you I didn't have to wear the dress. Miss Hunt said herself, it wasn't effective do do something for me as the only guy here."

"Dani, that's not exactly what she said you know. She said she couldn't treat you differently to anyone one else. So, I really can't wait to see you in your dress, you will look stunning I'm sure," she winked at me and disappeared giggling to collect her measurement form from Janet. "Here you go," she came back shortly afterwards, "I got you a form too." With our paperwork in one hand she linked the other in my arm and dragged me back to our corner of the office. I allowed myself to be guide by her because to be frank my head was whirling. Part of me refused to accept that this was actually happening. Surely, I wasn't expected to wear a dress, I replayed the conversation with Miss Hunt back through my mind, time and time again. "Can't treat you differently," and "I'm pleased you understand". No, no, this couldn't be really happening, surely. It was all a mistake, I was dreaming, please let me wake up.

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The Form

A few hours later Janet showed up in our department to collect the measurement forms. Of course the other girls in our small team had immediately completed theirs as soon as they got back to their desks. Ellie together with Chloe and Bex swiftly handed Janet their filled in forms. Janet then looked at me.

"Have you got your form for me please, Dani, I really need to submit them all today so that the uniforms can all be delivered together and on time," she giggled.

"No, Janet, I haven't. Surely no one really thinks I am included in this am I?"

"Well, I'm not sure about that, Dani. Jane was quite clear I thought. She did say that everyone, even herself, was to be wearing the new uniform. So, surely that includes you too? Doesn't it?"

"Look, could you ask her please? I'm sure she will accept that me wearing a dress is a mistake, I mean I'd look pretty weird in a dress don't you think?"

"Oh, I think you'd look as cute as a button in a dress, especially these dresses, but OK, if you you insist, I will go and ask Jane now. Be right back, OK?"

It took less than ten minutes before Janet was back with us, beaming from ear to ear.

"I've spoken to Jane, Dani and it's good news."

"Ah, you see, I said there was no way she would want me wearing a dress around the office."

"Oh quite the contrary, Dani. She said that you and Ellie spoke to her and it was all sorted out and agreed. She said that you totally understood that we couldn't treat you any differently, so yes, she fully expects you to wear the company uniform along with everyone else. So, um, can you please fill in your form for me now?"

"No, no, no," I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

"Dani," my boss walked up to my elbow," come on, it's only a dress."

"It might only be a dress for you. You are used to wearing them."

"Look, let me help you with the form, come on, shoe size?"

"What? Um, seven." My brain was numb and I answered her questions automatically.

"Height?"

"173cm"

"Bust?" she had to laugh at that point didn't she.

"As if I would know? I don;t have one in case you didn't notice." I was actually starting to get a little angry with this now.

"OK, so your chest size then instead?"

"36 inches."

"I'll put down 36A," the whole team laughed now and did nothing to improve my mood.

"Dress size?"

"Yeah, right, as if I even know how dresses are sized."

"Well. I'd guess either a size 10 or a size 12, you're not exactly well built are you. No offence, Dani. I have an idea though, come with me we'll try one for size."

"What?" I failed to follow the conversation at this point.

"Look, I was shopping at lunchtime and bought a couple of things including a dress, let's just go and see how close it comes to fitting you and from that we might be able to work out what size you need." I wasn't at all sure about this or if it would work at all. I wouldn't say that Ellie and I were anything like the same size. She was at least six inches shorter than me and she definitely had boobs, nice curvy boobs, I had often admired, but how she thought a dress she bought would work for me I had no idea. However, I was out of my depth and out of ideas, I couldn't believe this was actually happening so I let Ellie lead me out to the toilets, watching her pick up bags of shopping as she went.

At first Ellie went to the door of the girl's toilet room, but I shook my head.

"Sorry, no way am I going in there."

Ellie took a look at my face and decided not to fight that battle and so pushed open the door of the male toilet room. No sooner had I stepped inside behind her and I was pushed further in by Chloe and Bex who were clearly not going to miss out on the chance of seeing their teammate wearing a dress. Once inside Ellie took control once again.

"Right then, Dani, let's try this on," she rummaged through her shopping bag and pulled out a short summer dress, "come on, take your things off."

"Surely, I don't have to get undressed, Ellie, I can just pull it on over the top of what I'm wearing, can't I?"

"Don't be silly, of course you can't. Now come on, just drop your jeans and take off your shirt. We'll turn around while you put this on. Come on girls," she ushered the rest of my audience to turn and face the door leaving me holding the lightweight dress and with seemingly little option but to put it on. Slowly I kicked my shoes off, unbuttoned my shirt and then my jeans, before carefully folding them up and placing them next to one of the sinks. Wearing only my socks and boxer shorts I proceeded to pull the dress over my head. I pulled and wriggled in the yellow material and it became obvious I was doing something wrong. The more I wriggled the more I became stuck, the dress covered my head and my arms were pointing at the ceiling, I had no way to pull the dress down further, I was well and truly stuck. Most of the material was bunched around my face and shoulders.

"Help," I eventually gave in knowing I wasn't in a position to either put the dress on or even to take it off at this point.

"Oh, silly, not like that," Chloe laughed and I heard Bex giggling too. The three women had obviously turned round at my shout and there were now three pairs of hands pulling lightly at the dress until they managed to lift it off my head. Ellie took the dress back as I stood there in my underwear and socks.

"Like this look," Ellie opened the dress up and pulled the zipper down, "now all you have to do is step into it." She couldn't help but laugh softly as she held the dress open at the shoulders for me. "That's it, one leg at a time." I looked up and saw both Chloe and Bex with their hands over their mouths trying to stifle their own laughter. Once I had the dress around my legs, Ellie pulled it up to my waist then higher so I could get my arms into the right slots.

"Easier like that isn't it?"

"Um, yeah, thank you." Her hands started to smooth the dress down, brushing against my bum in the process.

"Let's see if we can do you up, then." Ellie turned me round to face my colleagues whilst she set to work closing the zipper up my back. It moved about half way and then stopped. I could feel Ellie's hands pulling on the dress and pressing against my back. "Hmm, it's a little tight, can you breathe in please?" I did as told and suddenly there was movement, the zipper moved and the dress was closed all the way up to my neck. Ellie stood back to admire the result while Chloe and Bex applauded lightly.

"Give us a twirl," commanded Ellie and I complied, feeling like a complete idiot. Turning full circle I once again faced Chloe and Bex. The former I understood was in her late twenties and whilst fairly short was actually very attractive. Her blond hair was usually tied in a pony tail and it set off her strikingly blue eyes. She always seemed to wear the shortest skirt that she could get away with in the office, much to my own pleasure I have to admit I had spent plenty of time checking out her toned legs. Now however, it felt like the tables were turned as she looked me over, my own hairy legs now very clearly on view. Bex, on the other hand, whilst also blond and blue eyed, was much more of a bombshell. She stood as tall as me, usually taller in her high heels and had legs that went on forever. Just out of college, she was nineteen and one of the youngest in the office. She wore her hair long and loose and from the shape of her fit body must work out every day after work. Either that or she was one of those blessed with great looks without having to try too hard.

"What do you think, girls?" Ellie asked still trying to stifle the giggles.

"Looks a bit on the tight side," Chloe offered.

"Yes, it took a bit to persuade the zip to close."

"Turn around again, Dani." Bex suggested and once my back was to the two of them she continued." Now, bend over, see if you have enough movement."

Used to following instructions now I did as told and tried to bend at the waist to touch my toes. I stopped about half way when I realised that the dress was riding higher and higher the further I bent. If I went any further then I was going to be flashing my underwear at my audience.

"Yep, I'd say that was a little small for you," laughed Bex.

"I agree, I think he needs the next size up," confirmed Chloe, "what size is that one, Ellie?"

"It's a ten, I think he needs a twelve."

"Yep, I think so."

"Great, mission accomplished, you can take it off now, Dani."

"Guess you are all going to watch while I do that then."