Showing off excessive skin is a liability to the show. People are not profiled on their race, color, tattoos, or the quality of their clothing, but, there are some exceptions to the rule. According to Ellen’s production team, wearing shorts is a recipe for disaster on live television, and they try to avoid dealing with problems at all costs.
Footwear is Finite
Maybe you like to wear open-toed shoes and high heels when you walk around the city. That’s fine, it just won’t fly on Ellen.