Most inappropriate workplace attire - from gym gear to flip-flops

dailystar.co.uk:

a quiz has been created to see whether you are guilty of any workwear faux pas. It also emerged 57% of workers have had a debate with themselves about whether an item of clothing is suitable for the office or not.Four in ten have even been spoken to by a manager or colleague about their work attire, while 21% have been sent home for wearing inappropriate clothing.But nearly two-thirds (64%) think their office gets too hot in summer – leaving 57% struggling to maintain a cool temperature and still conform to dress standards.A spokesman for Andrews Air Conditioning, which commissioned the research, said: “Summer and the workplace is always a tricky combo, and it’s clear people battle with themselves over what to wear.“The poll shows some interesting results about what staff believe is and isn’t acceptable – from dungarees and trainers, to flip-flops and shorts.“And if you commute to work in cycling gear, many think it’s unprofessional to keep this on all day – as well as gym clothes being a no-go.“If workplaces were less temperamental when it came to the temperature, it would be a lot easier for staff to decide what garments to put on each day.”The study also found over three-quarters (77%) miss office attire when working from home – but only one in three (34%) dress the same when working remotely as they do in the workplace.And although 58% try and dress smarter if they need to interact with clients or customers, 38% believe there shouldn’t be restrictions on what someone can wear.When it comes to body parts, 45% don't think shoulders should be on display in an office.And half (49%) think open-toed shoes are a health and safety risk – with 53% wanting to avoid having to see a colleague’s bare feet or toes.But 29% would.