BEFORE her work shift, a young London woman showed off her stylish outfit online.
She didn’t expect the backlash from viewers who the all-black ensemble was inappropriate, and even speculated on the nature of her job.
Instagram/sophiewayySophie Way, 19, posts ‘outfit of the day’ clips to her TikTok page[/caption]
Commenters were shocked by a work outfit Way posted to the platformTikTok/sophieway
Several times a week, 19-year-old Sophie Way posts a short video clip to TikTok showcasing her outfit of the day.
When she posted a video titled “What I’m Wearing to Work Today,” featuring a dress and sweater set, Way didn’t anticipate the response.
The fashion fan paired a simple black sheath dress with a cropped cardigan and pointed heels. “The dress code is all black,” she wrote.
Her followers instantly filled the comment section with questions and demands.
“I need to know what your job role is,” wrote one viewer who couldn’t parse what Way was dressing for.
Some guessed she worked at a luxury boutique, while others assumed she was a receptionist stationed behind a desk.
Another immediately dismissed Way’s outfit as “not suitable for work,” even as others challenged their assertion.
They doubled down on their accusatory tone, writing, “Well, unless her job entails her showing her underwear, then…”
Some people tried to give Way constructive advice about her wardrobe.
“It should reach your knees,” said one person who chastised Way for the short skirt.
“It looks cheap,” said another. “Do you want an affair or being recognized for work?”
Others insinuated that Way was dressing suggestively to catch a manager’s eye.
Some people implied Way was dressing ‘inappropriately’ on purposeTikTok/sophieway
“She’s looking for a promotion,” said one sly viewer.
But plenty of other women loved Way’s outfit, and begged to know where she bought her cardigan, dress, and shoes.
“So elegant,” sighed one commenter who couldn’t believe how classy Way looked in the simple clothes.
And a different person was not surprised to see Way continuing her successful outfit series. “Another day, another slay,” they wrote.