Can I wear shorts to the office?
Can I wear shorts to the office? I work in a bank branch in San Diego.
Shorts are so wonderful in warm weather but will not work in every office environment. In general businesses on the west West Coast are more casual than East Coast office venues.
Industries like finance (banking) and law usually don’t lend themselves to wearing shorts as business attire. However business attire is becoming more casual and you may be able to get away with shorts in your office.
If you think you can wear shorts to your workplace be sure they are made from a quality fabric, are longer (at least to your knee) and not too tight. Dark color shorts and striped fabrics are more business like than pastel colors. Always wear with a jacket such as a blazer to look more professional.
If you are in a creative field, advertising or technology, you probably can wear shorts to the office. Think common sense and good taste when deciding whether to wear shorts to the office.
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