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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Woman's work outfit sparks heated debate… so do YOU think the ensemble is appropriate?
A woman's work outfit has sparked a heated debate about what's appropriate to wear to the office. Alejandra Carreño, an employee at an affordable housing non-profit in California, recently revealed on TikTok that someone had 'complained' about her wearing 'short shorts' to work, and asked viewers if they thought the ensemble was OK for the workplace. She wore a black long sleeve top, heeled sling-back shoes, and jean shorts that went about halfway down her thighs. The non-profit employee wrote in a text overlay, 'Are my shorts inappropriate for work? Asking because someone complained about them,' as she showcased the 'fit to the camera. 'These were considered "short shorts,"' the caption read. Alejandra told People that when she arrived at work, a few co-workers made comments about the outfit, but she didn't expect it to become a problem. Later in the day, she stayed for a team meeting and her shorts became a topic of conversation. 'Oh, before I forget, I do have to tell you that someone mentioned a complaint about your shorts. Short shorts aren't allowed,' Alejandra recalled her manager saying. Alejandra Carreño, an employee at an affordable housing non-profit in California, wore a black long sleeve top, heeled shoes, and jean shorts that went about halfway down her thighs Her manager added, 'To me, they seemed fine. I didn't see anything wrong with them. I think you look nice. 'But unfortunately, I do need to let you know we can't wear short shorts or short skirts.' Alejandra said she told her manager she wouldn't wear them again, but realized that her workplace's handbook says nothing about banning shorts at the office. 'Clothing should be clean, unstained, untorn, properly fitted, and free of inappropriate or suggestive content,' the policy reads, per Alejandra. 'Undergarments should not be visible, and overly tight or revealing clothes are not allowed.' After hearing from her manager, she posted the now-viral video and it launched a massive argument in the comment section. 'Shorts should never be in an office,' one user wrote. 'If you had to ask then yes girl you knew,' another said. 'They're inappropriate as in they're not work attire. But they're not inappropriate in length,' someone else shared. 'That's not a work outfit at all. Sorry,' a fourth comment read, while a fifth said, 'Unless you work at a summer camp, girl.' 'If you have to ask if the 'fit is appropriate, it probably isn't,' someone else said. A different person wrote: 'They're not short shorts, but they're not work-appropriate shorts either lol.' 'Young people really don't understand business casual lol,' another user admitted. 'If you work in an office, shorts are never appropriate,' another affirmed. However, a few people were shocked that Alejandra's outfit was even questioned. 'These comments are crazy, how exactly do shorts prevent anyone from doing their job in an office?' someone wrote. 'I'm sorry, but am I the only one that thinks these are appropriate? Like guys, let's be real, we are in the year 2025 where shorts should not be an issue,' another said. 'I'm sorry y'all but I'm convinced corporate office culture is just a place where joy, whimsy, and personality go to die. Like…are we all really just gonna sit here and pretend shorts are ACTUALLY worth a complaint?' a user questioned. Alejandra said this whole interaction has made her think deeply about dress codes. 'It's made me think more critically about how dress codes can be both necessary and limiting depending on how they're applied,' she told People.
News.com.au
27-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Inappropriate for work?': Worker's outfit question completely divides
A woman has kicked off a major debate after asking if her outfit was 'inappropriate' for work. The US employee, who goes by the name faithxfe online, claimed in a now-viral TikTok that someone at her work had complained after she turned up to her job in shorts. The woman, who later said she works for a non-profit organisation, showed the outfit in question, which consisted of a black, long-sleeve button up shirt, denim shorts and heels. In the caption, she said she was told by her work that her pants were 'considered short shorts'. Since being shared a few days ago, the video has exploded, being viewed more than 9.6 million times and attracting more than 17,300 comments. In the comment section, people were divided, with some agreeing the shorts were inappropriate, some defending her outfit choice and others taking a more nuanced approach. There were many users who were adamant that there was no situation in which shorts would be appropriate to wear in an office setting. 'As an HR Manager.. if you're in corporate America I cannot think of an instance where shorts are appropriate,' one person said. 'That's not a work outfit at all. Sorry,' another wrote, with another claiming that young people 'really don't understand business casual'. There were also those who noted that there were situations in which shorts are appropriate to wear in an office, but it was the style of short that made it inappropriate. 'Work shorts can be appropriate depending on the material and the length. This is a no on both accounts,' one said. Another claimed if she had chosen shorts that were more tailored with 'slick, clean lines' then it wouldn't be an issue. Others said whether the outfit was appropriate depended on the job, with people stating denim shorts would be OK at settings such as a gym, daycare or in a bar. However, there were still many people who came to the TikToker's defence, arguing people should be allowed to wear shorts into the office in 2025. 'I'm sorry, but am I the only one that think these are appropriate?? Like guys let's be real, we are in the year 2025 where shorts should not be an issue,' one said. 'These comments are crazy, how exactly do shorts prevent anyone from doing their job in an office?' another asked. One added: 'I don't see why business dress can't include shorts, especially if there's no interaction with customers/clients. Why do we have to dress like damn president to sit at a desk for eight hours.' After reading the comments, the employee conceded that she wouldn't be rocking shorts into work again anytime soon. 'I fear I let other peoples outfit decisions influence this horrible decision. I'll be sticking to jeans and pants from now on. Maybe a maxi dress or skirt.. never again shorts,' she said. In a follow-up video, she showed herself heading off to work in jeans and a white cardigan. However, there were even people who thought this outfit still wasn't appropriate, prompting the worker to explain that all her colleagues dressed casually. She claimed wearing jeans in her workplace was the norm, stating she had even seen people turn up in yoga pants and leggings. The worker said that some commenters were just being 'dramatic' but she had decided to take the situation on board as a 'learning experience'.
