Is it appropriate to wear shorts for work? (Office based)

[Someaddedsugar]

So I've seen some black tailored shorts in the Reiss sale and was wondering if this sort of thing would be appropriate with tights and flat shoes for work in an office?

I often wear shorter dresses and skirts, always with tights and either heels or flats, but I'm not sure whether I could get away with shorts without looking like I was on a night out!

No, completely inappropriate. For a start they're way too short and that in itself is not professional.

With thick black tights then I'd say it was perfectly appropriate.

It's a no from me, lovely shorts though!

I wasn’t going to say a definite no, but then I saw how short they are! Definitely too short for work.

I wear stuff like this all the time. I am a professional. Why would it be inappropriate?

Only if you work n a beach hut and then you might want to lose the tights.

Because they''re way too short. I guess it depends on your work environment. I work in a law firm. Absolutely not appropriate.

Absolutely no from me

No.

Its a no from me too (NHS admin office). You'd be sent home to change and lose a day's pay most likely!

Lovely pair of shorts but suit a night out more than the office
Maybe a dress down day when you're going straight for drinks after
I think anything customer / client facing and they're too short

Fuck me, those shorts are short.

Absolutely not! Sorry....

I wouldn't say no to shorts especially with thick black tights, when I was at school my teacher used to wear shorts and I remember thinking she looked great but those are very short! They are more night out than work! They are lovely shorts but I dont think appropriate for work, sorry op.

No. They are lovely shorts and fab for a night out but they aren’t office wear.

I would wear tailored shorts for work but not those, they’re way too short.

I would wear them for home though - they’re really nice.

@NSEA have you bought any recently that you could share links for?

I'm guessing it's most likely a no though! Thanks all :)

Some of the younger chaps in our firm wear cargo shorts, (with pockets etc) that reach just below the knee - but I think your suggestion is a little too short..

Hummm, they are short shorts aren't they? Depends on your office I'd say - but it's definitely on the verge of no (& I work in creative/marketing environments so have a fairly relaxed office dress code, and would say a definite yes to lots of shorts!)

Would you be allowed to wear a skirt that length to work?

I have a version of this dress but in plain black that I wear occasionally, again with thick black tights and flats...

That’s almost to the knee though. Those shorts aren’t!

No freaking way. But I am a teacher.

Still I can't imagine many offices where that would be acceptable work wear.

There's literally arse cheek hanging out those shorts!

Maybe not then! I'm glad I asked!!