Polling
Shorts win backing as summer workplace option, while flip-flops remain a professional taboo
New polling data from Ipsos, conducted online between 29 May and 1 June 2026, during the first heatwave of the year, reveals that the British public holds distinct boundaries regarding appropriate summer work attire as temperatures rise, showing a strong consensus on casual legwear but drawing a firm line at open-toed footwear and athletic clothing.
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