NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 28, 2026San Diego
Silicon Valley tech workers shift away from shorts toward business casual attire
Tech industry employees in Silicon Valley are increasingly abandoning shorts in favor of more formal attire like chinos and button-up shirts, according to industry professionals and style consultants. While some finance sectors on the East Coast report higher acceptance of shorts, the tech sector is trending toward a more polished, uniform look.
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This shift in workplace dress codes reflects a broader maturation of the tech industry and changing professional expectations for employees in San Francisco and beyond.
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Who's Mentioned
personJames Brown“Chief product officer who notes a shift from casual to more formal office attire”personEdwin Zee“AI data analyst who observed a colleague wearing shorts on a video call.”personAdam Mosseri“Head of Instagram who expressed support for wearing shorts.”personDerek Guy“Menswear writer who observes a convergence toward business casual.”personVictoria Hitchcock“Style consultant who advises against shorts in the workplace.”organizationHermès“Luxury brand cited for high-end shorts.”personAdam Gallagher“Men's style influencer.”organizationOld Navy“Retailer cited for casual boardshorts.”personWilliam Dunn“Technical support manager in San Francisco who notes a move away from shorts.”personTim Dessaint“Men's style influencer.”