Is this inappropriate to wear in an office?

[SugarWatermelonHigh]

I bought this top and I love it. I’m going to wear it in with a blazer anyway. But I’m assuming if it gets too hot is it inappropriate?

Well I wouldn't get away with that in my office but everywhere is different??

It looks like a butcher's apron from the front.

if you've got to wear a cardi over the top, it defeats the object of wearing a top to reveal your shoulders and back.

Definitely not appropriate office wear

There was one woman in my office who used to dress like that. Nobody said anything, but lots of eyebrows were raised, and people would talk and laugh behind her back.

I think she had a male manager too so it put him in a massively awkward situation.

Sorry but looks like a chefs apron. I know that’s not what you asked though.

CharlotteBog
Maybe you get to a level where it does not matter anymore, you are 'there'.
It's really not work wear.

I love it but couldn't have carried it off
For work since I was about 27. If you can carry it off go for it!

I would think it's too much bare skin for the office especially meeting the public/clients but maybe it's fine in your place.

No, I don't think it's that.
I've worked on academic campuses (research, not unis, not industry) and been to many conferences over my career.

People wear spaghetti straps, show tattoos, flip flops - it's just really casual.
No one's showing underwear or private parts.

I work in a very formal environment in central London. I’d wear it to the office

(And I like the top)

Laughing and talking about a colleague behind their back is infinitely more problematic and makes you a much worse person than someone wearing what you deem "inappropriate" clothes.

I can't believe the horror at wearing vest tops at work, if people can't deal with shoulders then maybe they shouldn't go out at all.

Nope not appropriate x

I think fine if worn with jacket/cardigan.

Odd choice. Looks a bit like the top of an apron - and the picture looks like no bra involved underneath? Risk of gaping / side boob??
Wouldn’t be my choice and don’t think it would be seen as appropriate in my workplace…

Not for the workplace

It looks like a tote bag.

Love the top.
Personally i would wear this to the office but i guess it depends what kind of environment you work in.

I'd wear it back to front x

It would be fine if you have a light jacket you can use for meetings, zoom calls etc.

Totally fine in my office. And I might buy it too.

I wouldn't wear it only because it would be far too smart for the office I work in! We do hoodies and jeans in winter and in summer it's usually strappy sun dresses (if it ever gets warm enough!).

The dress code where I work has really relaxed since Covid. We used to have to be suited and booted but these days it's smart jeans and trainers. Having said that, this top would be breaking the dress code which states no bare shoulders or strappy tops.

Have a look at the dress code policy where you work and see what it says... if bare shoulders and strappy tops are acceptable... go for it.

I know, I feel bad saying that now as I just realised @SugarWatermelonHigh has already bought it 😢

sorry I think it was just the photo

I would keep it for social gatherings rather than for work.

Get one across your forehead and try going for a job interview then 😂😂