REVEALED: Beards considered inappropriate for the workplace
SORRY hipsters, but if you want to excel in the workforce you may want to consider shaving off your beard.
The trendy beards have made an appearance in the list of 20 items or looks considered inappropriate for the workplace according to a survey by workplace uniform provider Simon Jersey.
Beards were voted among the most unsuitable items of work attire along with quirky ties and thongs.
The study found that many people also consider anything which bares too much skin to be out of place in the office, including low cut, strapless or backless tops and short skirts.
Other no-no’s included excessive makeup, beanie hats and ripped jeans.
Top 20 things unsuitable for the workplace:
1. Crop tops
2. Tops which show cleavage
3. Mini-skirts
4. Baseball caps
5. Flip flops
6. Beanie hats
7. Visible underwear
8. T-shirts or tops with large logos or images
9. Backless tops
10. Ripped jeans
11. Strapless tops
12. Shorts
13. Anything which shows too much skin
14. High heels
15. Unkempt, long or full beards
16. Visible body piercings
17. Tattoos on show
18. Excessive make-up
19. Trainers
20. Novelty ties