American restaurant chain Hooters recently came under fire for launching controversial outfits for its female employees. Several servers turned to TikTok to express their discomfort about the new skimpy uniforms.The eatery brand is known for its infamous outfits designed for its waitresses and bartenders known as “Hooter Girls”. The company's usual uniform consists of a fitting white tank top, orange shorts, sneakers, and socks.PostSecret@postsecret2 Facts about Hooters Restaurants• Their new mandatory uniforms are even skimpier. • In some states starting pay is $2.13 an hour.2:54 AM · Oct 15, 202152102 Facts about Hooters Restaurants• Their new mandatory uniforms are even skimpier. • In some states starting pay is $2.13 an hour.However, the latest uniform policy has introduced a shorter version of the outfit, mandating the new dress for all its women employees across different locations. This led to many workers sharing glimpses of their uniforms on TikTok in an attempt to call out the company for their new outfit policy.The situation also sparked a huge online debate, with many criticizing Hooters for their actions and others mocking the employees for their complaints.Hooters faces backlash for its new controversial outfitHooters employees have called out the company for new uniform policy (Image via Getty Images)According to the New York Post, Hooters mandated its new controversial outfit for all female employees from October 4. The official policy of the company mentioned:“Starting Oct. 4, all Hooters girls should wear the new shorts when working once they arrive to stores. The old shorts should not be worn.”As per the outlet, Hooters also stated that employees disappointed with the new change in uniform policy are free to resign from their position:“We would ask that you try them out and, if after two weeks, you are still hesitant to wear the new shorts you may transfer to a non-image based position or resign your position as a Hooters Girl. If you choose to resign you will be eligible for rehire.”Hootie@HootersHow do we feel about this?10:32 AM · Oct 15, 202182567How do we feel about this? https://t.co/Yv4N5KHxVpThe latest change prompted several servers of the restaurant to share videos on social media, highlighting their grievances about the new uniform. The videos went viral immediately upon their release and garnered millions of views online. TikTok user Giselle Nguyen, a staffer at the company’s Texas branch, created a video comparing her old and new outfits and wrote:“I know it ain’t my new uniform shorts. What’s that supposed to fit?!?”The video amassed more than 16 million views and 3 million likes. Another viral video saw waitress Kristen Songer complaining about the outfit being too short as compared to the original policy. She remarked:“There’s no longer anything covered by these shorts. This is why all the Hooters girls are upset — because this is not what I agreed to wear a year ago when I was hired.”One TikTok user commented:“Shorts is a strong word. Those aren’t shorts, those [are] swimsuit bottoms.”Another added:“When you were hired you agreed to a certain type of uniform. This is a drastic and possibly unsanitary change, you should be able to refuse.”Some social media users also took to Twitter to express their disappointment at the new uniform policy:hannah@StanVioletEomg the new hooters uniform looks so badlike super uncomfortable and idk if i can even call them shorts at this pointall of the tiktoks ive seen are from girls who work there just making fun of them5:28 AM · Oct 14, 2021151omg the new hooters uniform looks so badlike super uncomfortable and idk if i can even call them shorts at this pointall of the tiktoks ive seen are from girls who work there just making fun of themthe ghost of peter valdovinos 👻@PeterValdo1Hooters new uniforms are wild8:07 AM · Oct 16, 2021Hooters new uniforms are wild https://t.co/oBiRrB6VS9Dabeanzfynest@DabeanzFynestDudes on Twitter tonight looking at the new #hooters uniform10:48 AM · Oct 16, 20212Dudes on Twitter tonight looking at the new #hooters uniform https://t.co/wkvkpZdXePTommy Boo B 🎃🪓🧪🔪🕷☠️@TommyGB64I was not shocked to learn Hooters made their new uniforms even more skimpy… I WAS, however, shocked to learn that Hooters still has functioning restaurants in 2021… 🦉🦉 #Hooters10:56 AM · Oct 16, 20217I was not shocked to learn Hooters made their new uniforms even more skimpy… I WAS, however, shocked to learn that Hooters still has functioning restaurants in 2021… 🦉🦉 #Hooters https://t.co/No3SF8Wxzssabrina gonzales@sabriinaraei’m seeing a lot of m*n say that women who work at hooters shouldn’t complain about their new uniforms because “they knew what they signed up for” and it’s giving the same energy as “well what was she wearing” and it’s disgusting to see4:09 AM · Oct 16, 2021101i’m seeing a lot of m*n say that women who work at hooters shouldn’t complain about their new uniforms because “they knew what they signed up for” and it’s giving the same energy as “well what was she wearing” and it’s disgusting to seewedge antilles@clairenelsonazTikTok has made me a strong supporter of any future hooters union. Girls get ur comfy uniform shorts back, better wages, and free tights.10:21 AM · Oct 13, 202123TikTok has made me a strong supporter of any future hooters union. Girls get ur comfy uniform shorts back, better wages, and free tights.🖤Katie🖤@k_tea_catThe Venn Diagram of men who are saying that the women at Hooter's can simply quit if they don't like the new uniform and men who express outrage about vaccine "mandates" even though they can simply quit the job that requires it is a circle.6:50 AM · Oct 16, 202131051The Venn Diagram of men who are saying that the women at Hooter's can simply quit if they don't like the new uniform and men who express outrage about vaccine "mandates" even though they can simply quit the job that requires it is a circle.2021 tori@ToriJenksI know this is not a hot take but I feel like the appeal of the Hooters uniform was always a comfortable, classic look and the new “shorts” completely ruin that and make so many of the Hooters girls uncomfortable when they already undoubtedly deal with so much shit so why ????10:14 AM · Oct 13, 2021141I know this is not a hot take but I feel like the appeal of the Hooters uniform was always a comfortable, classic look and the new “shorts” completely ruin that and make so many of the Hooters girls uncomfortable when they already undoubtedly deal with so much shit so why ????Butters Kennedy@ButtersKennedyWith Hooters uniform change I no longer feel comfortable taking my Mom for her birthday this year.3:25 AM · Oct 16, 2021511With Hooters uniform change I no longer feel comfortable taking my Mom for her birthday this year.spooky jim on EM@paulaalorenaaHas anyone else seen the new Hooters shorts for server’s uniforms? Absolutely vile.10:04 AM · Oct 12, 2021302Has anyone else seen the new Hooters shorts for server’s uniforms? Absolutely vile.However, a few people also refuted the backlash and dismissed the complaints by the employees:👁👁🧾@smoothmelaninY’all chose to work at Hooters.. if you don’t want to wear the uniform, quit. I mean nobody is holding you hostage4:22 AM · Oct 16, 202141Y’all chose to work at Hooters.. if you don’t want to wear the uniform, quit. I mean nobody is holding you hostageThe Real D. TOP 0.5% Neil Simon's Evil Twin🍺🎸🎬@DaylonStuddardI just read someone complaining about the new #Hooters uniforms, saying it is now no longer a family friendly place and she will no longer bring her son there. Family friendly? Clearly, we've never been to the same locations. Who really brings their kids? It's not a kid place.10:47 AM · Oct 16, 20212I just read someone complaining about the new #Hooters uniforms, saying it is now no longer a family friendly place and she will no longer bring her son there. Family friendly? Clearly, we've never been to the same locations. Who really brings their kids? It's not a kid place. https://t.co/6EuQNQgyTPLee’s Domain@LeonLee91507364Hooters been around for how long, and now y’all want to complain about the uniforms?6:26 AM · Oct 16, 2021253Hooters been around for how long, and now y’all want to complain about the uniforms? https://t.co/nmn3RRfIlQFollowing the massive online outrage, a spokesperson for Hooters America told Fox Business that the company appreciates both the positive and negative feedback and will be working to make sure the uniforms provide comfort while maintaining contemporary styles:“The new uniforms were the result of collaboration with Hooters Girls. These uniforms have been worn for months in several Texas markets and have received overwhelmingly favorable reviews from both Hooters Girls and customers… We will continue to work with staff to make sure the new uniforms are sized correctly and comfortable while reflecting current styles."Meanwhile, the Original Hooters Group told NBC News that outlets of the original brand will continue to use the old outfit worn by employees since its inception in 1980s:“The ‘Original’ Hooters Restaurants located throughout Tampa Bay, Chicagoland, and Manhattan... will not be changing their iconic uniform of orange shorts and white uniform tops that has made the brand universally famous.”However, it remains to be seen if the American company will take employee complaints into consideration and dismiss the new outfit policy in the days to come.