Shorts at work: Can men now get their legs out in the office?
Summary
Many companies now allow more casual dress at work, including shorts, especially during hot weather. While some businesses have no strict dress codes, employees should consider their environment and whether certain clothing is appropriate for their role.Key Facts
- Tony Hardy, who runs a branding agency, allows staff to dress comfortably and professionally without a formal dress code.
- A 2022 YouGov poll showed 66% of Britons found it acceptable for men to wear shorts in the office, up from 37% in 2016.
- Personal stylist Karina Taylor says office dress codes have become more casual over the years, partly due to the Covid pandemic.
- Shorts are still considered "a grey area" for office wear, often seen as too casual for roles like law and finance.
- Some companies, like Accenture and PwC, do not have strict dress codes but expect employees to dress appropriately, especially when meeting clients.
- Shorts that are tailored and formal are recommended over beach, sports, cargo, or denim shorts.
- At some companies, like We Are Social, more casual attire, such as hot pants, is accepted as a form of personal expression.
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