Alex Buscemi
TikTok user Ash (@helloimashy) sparked a viral conversation when she called out the trend of “office siren” outfits—stylish, often provocative looks that some people claim to wear to their office jobs.
In her video, Ash, sitting in her car, bluntly states, “You cannot convince me that these girls actually wear these outfits to their jobs,” referring to what she considers wildly inappropriate attire for a professional setting.
She questions whether the creators are using these outfits for views and quickly changing into more appropriate attire before work.
TikTok user @helloimashy called out the “office siren” fashion trend on TikTok, saying the attire is wildly inappropriate for an office setting
Ash’s video has gained over 759,000 views, with many in the comment section either agreeing with her take or poking fun at their own office style.
One commenter joked, “Me working from home in sweatpants and hoodies… Yeah, I’m the office siren,” which received hundreds of likes.
Another said, “Me in my leggings and oversized shirt… I wish my office was chill enough for siren outfits.”
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@helloimashy Call me a hater im jusy trying to make sure you dont end up in HR 🤝 #fy #fyp #officesiren
HR workers chimed in to express frustration over dealing with employees who constantly break the dress code
Some people shared their frustrations with dress codes, particularly HR workers who deal with inappropriate office attire.
One HR manager commented, “I’ve had to write up so many people over dress codes, it’s exhausting.”
Ash’s main argument is that while dressing stylishly is fine, “You can look cute and professional at the same time.”
Ash shares her own experience of getting called into HR for wearing a full pantsuit, noting how strict some offices can be about attire.
Her advice to those new to the workforce? Don’t let the “office siren” trend fool you into thinking it’s appropriate.
“You’re not trying to look like an office siren,” Ash says. “You’re trying to look professional.”
Others pointed out the importance of distinguishing between social media and reality
Viewers seem to appreciate her candid advice, with many noting how out of touch some TikTok fashion trends can be with real office environments.
Another commenter wrote, “I love how these influencers try to make you believe that looking like you’re on a runway is ‘normal’ in the workplace. It’s really not.”
Meanwhile, some people joked that they’d never even heard of the trend until Ash pointed it out, with one user saying, “I had no idea ‘office siren’ was a thing until now, but I’m staying in my jeans and blazer.”
Ash closes her video with a final piece of advice: “Don’t follow their advice unless you want to end up in HR.”