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Majority of LinkedIn readers say shorts don't belong in the office
More than half of 7,000 respondents voted a flat no on shorts in the workplace, while a quarter said it depends on the industry, the weather, or the cut.
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Instagram boss Adam Mosseri recently came out as "pro" shorts in the workplace. He said that it was a "hot debate" in the Instagram office, though "not all shorts are created equal" and not everyone can "pull them off."
We posted the question to our readers on LinkedIn : Do you think it's appropriate to wear shorts to the office? Over 7,000 people have cast their vote so far.
As of Friday morning, the majority of respondents, 54%, said no, compared to 20% who voted yes. Another 25% of respondents said "it depends."
The survey is far from scientific, and the results could shift as more readers vote. Still, the early results provide an interesting look into people's evolving views of the office dress code. Gone are the "Mad Men" days of mandatory suits. And with Gen Z firmly in the workplace and sweltering summer temperatures potentially swaying people's views, it's a good time to revisit the polarizing topic.
Readers in the comments below the LinkedIn poll debated what, if any, shorts dress code would be appropriate.
Joella Shepherdson commented that chino shorts should be allowed, but basketball shorts shouldn't. She voiced worry of a "double standard."