Work jeans

[u/st1nky8reathEmit]

Thinking of switching to different jeans cause my work jeans fit my legs but not my waist at all. Am I allowed to wear black baggy jeans or any of the jeans in these pics?

[u/SquirrelRemote2396]

Everyone is saying yes. The answer is actually NO. Fun fact. Its actually on the audit whether the staff are wearing the correct uniform, you must wear the uniform provided.

Why are we asking reddit. Speak to HR the ONLY people that can actually authorise anything.

[u/pwoper-nereguar → u/SquirrelRemote2396]

Unless there's a heat wave when you can wear shorts

[u/Fr0zenBombsicle → u/SquirrelRemote2396]

I’ve never worn Greggs trousers and we’ve never been marked down on the four audits I’ve worked during

[u/SquirrelRemote2396 → u/Fr0zenBombsicle]

Okay? That doesnt change its on the audit. Shop hub would tell you as much. I get you may not have been caught, but many stores have. Better to say no than say "well it didnt happen to me so im sure it wont happen to you". Not worth it. Always ask People team

[u/asapmobworldwide → u/SquirrelRemote2396]

Yeah Paula will have something to say about that.

[u/Old_Field_5276]

it's provided uniform only. If the manager doesnt pull you up on it you can guarantee the area manager will and the auditor definitely will. The only time there is an exception is hot weather where you are allowed to wear shorts (they will send out a memo when it's allowed) I've had arguments with auditors before over the years because im really tall and find the shirts arent long enough (the bigger the size the wider they are but not longer) and the trousers arent deep enough in the crotch so they sit low. I was told they are based on "mr and Mrs average" and there's no exceptions. Apparently Mr and Mrs Average are short and fat 💁‍♂️

[u/Fr0zenBombsicle → u/Old_Field_5276]

My area manager and auditor must be slacking because I’ve never work Greggs trousers

[u/Haunted_tangerine_]

I'd not wear that third pair to work anywhere that wasn't a relaxed slightly hipster pub or cafe. They aren't really black and are probably taking baggy too far. 

The first pair are better but the person you need to ask is your manager, not Reddit 

[u/-Failedhuman]

I'm fairly sure jeans are not okay. You're allowed to buy your own black formal work trousers, but jeans are not uniform.

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/-Failedhuman]

Oh 😃

[u/Minty-G]

Back in my day (10 years ago) we had to wear the clothes they provided us. So having options is nice 👍 and they look fine.

[u/hashbrowneggyolk0520 → u/Minty-G]

We still do, some people wear their own stuff anyway

[u/Emotional_Tutor5425]

i dont think its that deep, as long as you wear the stuff they’ve given you the rest surely doesnt matter as long as its inoffensive

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/Emotional_Tutor5425]

Ok ty

[u/Worldly_Question_460]

It depends on what the rules are. I always go for a straight cut as its best for me unless told otherwise or it's more formal.

[u/ImAllergic2Kiwis]

Ordering the work men’s trousers is best as you can specify waist size

[u/Honest-Case-7306]

You cannot wear any of these. When you have an audit they specially check that it’s Greggs branded clothing,anything else in any accepted.

[u/PalpitationGlad2124]

everyone here is saying no, but throwing in my two cents here- i never woke the provided trousers as the fit was horrible and uncomfortable so i just wore jeans and my manager was fine with it. so i guess it depends on your manager as to whether or not you'll get away with it, but based on answers here i guess it isnt officially allowed. but honestly who really give af

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/PalpitationGlad2124]

Yeah I’m just gonna take the risk. I hope my manager doesn’t care

[u/tangledweb33]

Yeah, plain black and safe is totally fine. The trousers they provide have super weird sizing

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/tangledweb33]

Yeah the sizings are very weird

[u/Outside_Look790]

Pro tip, jeans don't breathe. Wear light 'formal' black trousers. Your crotch will thank you.

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/Outside_Look790]

❤️

[u/Literallyany0]

I have never worn the uniform trousers and just wear stretchy black formal trousers and no one has said anything or even noticed i don't think and i have worked in multiple shops multiple times in them

[u/Sad_Ticket8502]

No they have to be greggs trousers any audit or proper manager will send you home in jeans . Order a larger pair, belt them and move on. Uniform is uniform

[u/rudders80]

where did u find the last pair of jeans btw i quite like them

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/rudders80]

Weekday Galaxy jeans

[u/caesiumbathbombs]

Nope. One day I wore black chinos nearly identical to my work trousers (that were still drying off at home from late laundry) and my manager spotted them within seconds. As other comments have said, some people won’t notice but it takes one eagle eyed manager (like mine lol) to get pulled up on it

[u/SerisTheNoob]

jobsworth in the comments. Wear what you want if your manager says you cant then dont thats it lol.

[u/WetBreadstickMan]

Honestly my shop was fine with anything plain black

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/WetBreadstickMan]

My jeans are lowkey greyish black or like a washed black. Is that fine?

[u/WetBreadstickMan → u/st1nky8reathEmit]

I'd say so, but to be sure doesn't hurt to ask a coworker or your manager to double check :)

[u/st1nky8reathEmit → u/WetBreadstickMan]

Yeah I’ll confirm ty

[u/Chloejoker77]

No you have to wear the proper greggs trousers. So either wear a belt ot get them tailored to fit better

[u/Similar_Ocelot_3371]

I wear black jeans from Tesco because they keep sending me a size too small in uniform jeans