I have some strong opinions about fashion.
But heres what Im not a fan of: men wearing shorts to work.
Shorts Arent Workwear
But Patrick, shorts are fantastic!
Sure, but so is watching Gordon Ramsey tear a sous chef a new one on YouTube.
That doesnt mean you do it on the job.
Context is key, and shorts at work aint exactly copacetic.
Shorts are a piece of clothing meant primarily for sport or leisure.
Athletes?Los futbolistas usan pantalones cortos, for one.
Try walking onto a yacht without pink knickers and boat shoes.
In my opinion, theres not really any right shorts for work.
Shorts imply unprofessionalism the same way an adult diaper implies incontinence.
If you dont want to appear lazy on the job, dont dress like youre on vacation.
He did suggest some situations where shorts might be appropriate, but he isnt a fan of them.
Still, arguments for shorts do exist.
(See below.)
But really, how much cooler do you think youll end up by exposing your legs?
And do you think your building manager cares about your misguided #FreeTheKnee crusade?
Like denim jeans, not every pair of slacks has the same fabric density.
Lightweight pants are more breathable, and let you cool down a bit.
Its almost like they were invented to be worn during hot days.
Some companies encourage employees to wear whatever they want.
In that case, shorts are probably inevitable.
I will not concede!
company dogs, civility should be the primary motivating factor in how you interact with your coworkers.
Do not use your knees to terrorize me.
And whether its a client, customer, or interviewee, how you portray yourself is paramount.
In short, put your shorts away.
