A West Coast coffee shop has a bikini dress code that its boss says is "empowering" even though a city councilman has argued it exploits women.
The uniform sees the women don bikinis or underwear, with some choosing to simply have colorful stickers over their nipples, as they serve coffee from a stand in Washington.
Bikini Beans Espresso is owned by entrepreneur Carlie Jo and has seen huge success — possibly due to the dress code.
New York Post reported.
Although the risky uniform has received criticism, the owner is adamant that it empowers women.
On the shop’s website, she writes about the branch in Arizona: "As the first bikini barista shop in Arizona, we want to empower women to be, and feel good about, themselves."
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