Did the recruiter greet you in a sweater or a jacket?

Are they sitting across the table in jeans or pants?

If youre hired, your observations in the first few days should help even further.

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However, there seems to have been some sort of miscommunication between Taylor Harley and her employer.

But not everyone on the platform sided with her.

If youre still unsure, dont hesitate to ask HR or your manager for clarification.

Man in a gray shirt looking puzzled, hand raised, in a room with curtains, related to office outfit discussion.

Most companies would rather you ask than guess.

And when in doubt, lean slightly more professionalparticularly in job interviews or when first starting a new role.

In many places, companies continue dictating to their staff what to wear.

Woman in cherry-patterned outfit sits in office chair, reflecting on workplace attire guidelines.

Another 5% said they wear a uniform, and 21% said no.

Most folks understand this request.

Avoid anything too casual, flashy, or distracting.

Woman wearing a pink cherry-patterned shirt with “I want to be me” text, smiling confidently.

If youre second-guessing an outfit, thats usually a sign to reconsider.

Check out the results:

Woman expressing surprise in a pink sweater with cherries pattern, discussing an outfit considered inappropriate for work.

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Women working in an open-plan office, interacting and focusing on tasks in a professional environment.

Comments discussing outfit inappropriate for work, mentioning sweats.

Positive comments on outfit after coworker said it’s inappropriate; user appreciates support and shares emotional response.

Comment on outfit appropriateness, saying it resembles cute loungewear; indicating approval with 23.1K likes.

Comment discussing outfit appropriateness, suggesting it looks like lounge wear and not suitable for work.

Comment discussing being told an outfit is inappropriate for public, mentioning cute pajamas as casual attire.

Comment highlighting inappropriate outfit concerns, mentioning pajamas as cute but unsuitable for work.

Comment about dressing up for home, related to an outfit being called inappropriate at work.

Comment criticizing an outfit as inappropriate, suggesting it’s like pajamas.

Comment about inappropriate outfit, suggesting it’s pajama-like but emphasizing personal happiness.

Comment on work outfit, suggests pairing with jeans instead of looking like pajamas.

Comment discussing workplace outfits and appropriate dress code expectations in an office setting.

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Comment discussing an outfit, mentioning loungewear, pajamas, and styling tips for a work setting.

Comment about outfit deemed inappropriate at work for not wearing a company jacket, with risk of termination.

Comment on inappropriate outfit advice at work, mentioning cherries' symbolism with crying emoji reaction.

Comment screenshot discussing inappropriate outfit advice at work.

Comment reacting to criticism of inappropriate outfit with curiosity about the critic’s clothing choice.

Comment discussing inappropriate work outfit rules related to prints and sweatpants.

Comment discussing if an outfit is work-appropriate, emphasizes dress not affecting skills.

Comment about re-wearing an outfit despite being told it’s inappropriate for work.

Comment on outfit choice, supporting personal expression.

Comment discussing dress code and personal outfit choices at work.

Comment about work outfit appropriateness with dancing emojis and user reaction.

Comment discussing freedom in clothing choice as a pilates instructor, mentioning living in sweat sets without “nice shirts.

Conversation about inappropriate outfit, mentioning Hello Kitty sweatshirt on dress down day at work.

Comment discussing an outfit deemed inappropriate at work, mentioning cherry earrings and green glasses.

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Comment discussing outfit appropriateness for work, mentioning differing office standards and personal opinion on its cuteness.

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree

Guy Comments On Woman’s Outfit, Asking Her To Never Wear It Again, Many Surprisingly Agree