- Gen Z watched their peers get fired for dressing inappropriately for the office. Now, they’re too scared to dress themselves, even reaching out to managers for guidance. The confusion is also causing stress, as the young generation and millennials are almost three times as likely to have outfit anxiety compared to their boomer coworkers. Many are even turning to their boss for fashion advice, but experts tell Fortune they’d be better off silently taking cues by copying their looks.
After years of wearing pandemic-era tracksuits and a nice top for Zoom meetings, many employees are in the dark about what’s appropriate to wear now that they’re back in an office. While all generations are lost, Gen Z is having the hardest time, with many even turning to their managers for styling tips.
