The internet has a new main character, and this time it’s “Teacher Bae” making her way back into the chat. Ms. Williams, the educator-turned-viral sensation, is once again sparking debate after clips of her teaching in fitted outfits started circulating across TikTok.

If her name sounds familiar, it’s because she first caught the internet’s attention years ago for showing up to work polished and stylish, sparking a round of think pieces about women, professionalism, and how much control a teacher should really have over their wardrobe. Fast forward to now, and the same arguments are resurfacing — only louder.

Some TikTok users are convinced Williams has crossed the line, saying her bodycon dresses and curve-hugging fits don’t belong in a classroom. One creator, Tamerah Williams, even posted a video calling her out by slipping into a modest top and slacks. “You can still be cute, you can be young and turnt, you can be all of it, but you’re appropriate,” she said. “If you don’t know how, then you just don’t know how to dress.”

But Teacher Bae isn’t without supporters. Plenty of voices online are pushing back on the idea that her outfits define her ability to teach. They argue the criticism is more about body policing than professionalism, pointing out that if a different-sized woman wore the same clothes, the reaction would be much different. One TikTok user put it plainly: “A body that God gave you would never be unprofessional. Teach boys discipline, self-control, and respect for women.”

It’s the same internet cycle we’ve seen before: a viral clip, a flood of hot takes, and a bigger conversation about respectability politics in the workplace. It’s not only about whether Williams’ wardrobe is “appropriate.” The bigger issue is who actually sets the standard for professionalism, and why those standards seem to move depending on the body in the outfit.