A viral photo of Patrice “Tricey” Brown, a fourth-grade teacher in Atlanta, has ignited a debate on the appropriateness of her dress for school. The image of her in a peach dress earned her the hashtag #teacherbae on social media.

“Only if she teaches pole dancing,” wrote one Twitter user.

“Absolutely inappropriately This is a place of business not a date, come on now!!!!” wrote another.

“Lets be real…the outfits were chosen to show off her curves and you have to be a fool to think she’s not aware,” wrote another user.

Reactions to the photo were polarized. Some praised her style as “the sexiest teacher in America,” while others criticized it as unsuitable for a school environment.

Social media users offered diverse opinions. Some found the dress revealing and inappropriate, while others defended her, asserting that she was being judged unfairly based on her curves.

“Any of these outfits on a thin lady with no breasts or a** would not be considered inappropriate,” wrote one Twitter user.

“What’s wrong with how she’s dressed?” asked another user. “Nothing is revealing! People are just intimidated by her curves. #TeacherBae”

Certain individuals took a humorous approach, joking about their reactions if they were her students.

“If I was her student, I would have perfect attendance, sitting front row and all,” wrote one user.

“I’d stay in detention,” wrote another.

Brown, responding to the attention, shared an Instagram post emphasizing her focus and determination despite the controversy.

The debate underscores the challenges women, especially those with curves, face in professional settings and how perceptions of attire can vary widely.