To think rainbow hoodies are unprofessional?

[FullyAwareIMightBU]

I work in an office that doesn't have a dress code (tech field so very casual environment). Most people wear a mix of jeans and plain t-shirts, polos, hoodies with the company logo on it, sweaters etc. All in fairly neutral colours.

We recently had a new transfer to my department. She seems nice, very carefree, and she's good at her job. Today though, she came in with a bright rainbow, tie-dyed hoodie from a popular movie. It's not subtle at all and the quote from the movie is clearly printed on the front. It really stands out! Yes, I will mind my own business and not say a word but AIBU to think this is just really unprofessional?

I used to work in an office where two women would wear dressing gowns and slippers around the building!

For context ive worked in banking, marketing and at a global IT firm (think top 3 in the world). Hoodies still suck and are low level.

Feel the Kenergy and get a grip, I had mine on today too, people love it! 🌈

I agree with @Dorisbonson in that I wouldn't wear a hoody if I was front facing. I don't dress casually if we have shareholders in; keep stuff in the office if I need to present anything

She’s the Penelope Garcia of the office. And yes, that’s a compliment.

Was the hoodie the only thing she wore? if yes, then I could, potentially, see your point.

But perfectly acceptable in some sectors and in some circumstances.
I work at a university and my head of department sometimes wears a hoody.
He's certainly not 'low level'

I've met the Vice Chancellors of leading UK universities who wear black jeans and T Shirt but when they are pitching me and asking me for money in a formal environment they are in a suit.

I've met the Vice Chancellors of leading UK universities who wear black jeans and T Shirt but when they are pitching me and asking me for money in a formal environment they are in a suit.

And your point is?
I clearly said sometimes wears a hoody.
Most professional adults are capable of dressing for the occasion.
There is nothing to suggest the person the OP is describing was having to do anything close to pitching for money.

There is obviously a dress culture in certain spaces, court I'll wear a suit, seeing kids anything that will help relax them goes.
I'm the same professional person with same letters after my name in these settings. My abilities, knowledge and skilled aren't enhanced by dark polyester, it doesn't have magic powers.

I used to work in a firm of solicitors where the senior partner wore some interesting t shirts.. I'm talking a panda wearing sunglasses shooting guns, some weed related cartoons. He was really good at his job despite his wacky clothing choices.

It's tech, there is no dress code - Yabu!

If there's no dress code she can wear what she likes.

People in my (tech) office wear holey jumpers, shorts, no shoes... not what I would choose for myself, but I don't care what other people wear.

Do you work in marketing?

Your posts are confusing.
You talk about professional expectations and colours....but in jeans and hoodies.....
It's kind of contradictory.

I've worked with dress codes of business, business casual or anything goes. In none of those scenarios was it "jeans and hoodies as long as they are in muted professional colours"

If the hoody has swear words or offensive slurs I'd have an issue, or a bikini top and hot pants I might say inappropriate.....

Otherwise yabu

There is no dress code so technically someone could rock up in a unicorn costume and that would be ok. I don’t know why you have an issue with a rainbow hoodie in this sort of environment.

I'm with you @FullyAwareIMightBU , for me even with no dress code I think you have to be serious in that you demonstrate that you are not being frivolous or slapdash. For me it is about getting toward self respect.
I just read this through. I seem to have become my Mother! Helllppp

I’ve no issue with this if the job gets done.

I want a rainbow hoodie!! 🌈 sounds cool.

How on earth can it be a shock? Most people would just think "Nice to see some colour" and forget about it.

The hoodie probably says I am Kenough!

I'm prepared to bet that that careers counsellor had no concept of offices with no dress code. He probably told you you had to wear skirts at a respectable length, well-ironed shirts, smart jackets, shoes with a 2" heel, and neutral coloured tights, too.

The point here is that there is no dress code.
I have a few My Little Pony hoodies, and I wear them to work, because there is no dress code!
My colleagues dress however they like as well!
There is no "professional" here, because there is no dress code!

When I started work in the olden days (late 90s) they had only just allowed women to wear dark coloured trouser suits rather than skirt suits in my office. Even though the job involved visiting building sites. Times have changed thankfully! Even in that industry there is a dress code of professional or something still. But your office has no dress code, so Yabu.

It sounds hideous but that's just because my colour scheme tends towards Goth 😀

Not that it matters though, I'm told us lowly admin sorts only have very low standards of professionalism to aim for so I'm going to work in pjs after half term.