A YOUNG woman has revealed that her boss deemed her white denim shorts inappropriate for work.
But Lauren Rita couldn’t quite see the issue with her , so took to to ask people for their opinions.
Lauren’s has since left many divided – and while some think her boss is ‘jealous’ of her good looks, others deemed as only appropriate for .
Posting online, the young woman who works a 9 to 5 job in , shared a short clip of her standing in the streets of the country’s capital.
She sipped an iced drink from and posed for the camera, as she proudly showed off her outfit – a pair of high-waisted white denim shorts with a black top.
While Lauren thought her outfit was great for heading to work during the warm , her manager had other ideas.
Alongside the clip, Lauren wrote: “My boss said these shorts were not suitable for work.”;
While Lauren didn’t confirm which industry she works on or her job role, she then asked her followers: “Is she wrong?”;
The clip, which was posted under the username @laurennrita, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 277,300 views.
Not only this, but it’s also racked up 5,233 likes, 378 comments and 117 saves.
But social media users were left hugely divided by Lauren’s shorts.
One person said: “Shorts are inappropriate for work unless you’re a postman.”;
Another added: “Anything shorter than knee-length is not appropriate for the office.”;
A third commented: “Shorts (no matter the length or the gender they’re on) are not office appropriate.”;
However, at the same time, someone else beamed: “More than suitable! Love the shorts.”;
A second agreed: “I don’t get it, the length is super appropriate and it looks very neat! I feel like this is a great look for !”;
Shorts are inappropriate for work unless you’re a postman
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Whilst someone else remarked: “It’s 100% jealousy. Keep wearing them.”;
Should you wear shorts to work?
There has been much discussion in recent years about whether .
Depending on the industry you work in, what is considered acceptable office wear can vary massively.
Generally speaking, a good rule of thumb is, if you wear them to the , don’t wear them to the office.
Therefore, elasticated waist, athletic shorts, ripped denim shorts and short shorts should be out of the question.
Your safest bet is to avoid denim and go for in a thick linen or cotton fabric.
Make sure to choose a pair that offers a little extra length.
It’s best to style such shorts alongside traditional office items like smart shirts or blazers.
Of course check with your manager if you’re unsure whether your outfit is suitable or not.
