What do you think of formal attire?

How do you feel about formal attire? You know, dress clothing such as slacks, button-up shirts, business suits, etc. I hate them. I don't hate the way the look, but I hate the fact that they are essentially required in order to be considered professional, which makes wearing them contrived, which I don't like. Hence, when someone puts on a suit, especially a good one, they tend to receive props even if they're a douchebag or a moron. "Hey, Jimmy's got a nice suit on! Look at Jimmy!". Yet, Jimmy is the dumbest and rudest guy around.

I never wear it so that should give an idea of my thoughts on it.

When I was younger I used to love every opportunity to dress up all fancy. Now I can't stand it.

Another thing I don't like about formal attire is that it is lightweight and loose, which makes me feel naked/ exposed. Not cool.

When I was younger I used to love every opportunity to dress up all fancy. Now I can't stand it.

Pirate700

Your current job doesn't require you to dress formally?

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When I was younger I used to love every opportunity to dress up all fancy. Now I can't stand it.

BluRayHiDef

Your current job doesn't require you to dress formally?

Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't mind dressy clothes as much as I hate ties.

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When I was younger I used to love every opportunity to dress up all fancy. Now I can't stand it.

Pirate700

Your current job doesn't require you to dress formally?

Self employed? What do you do?

Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't mind dressy clothes as much as I hate ties.

ScorpionTroll

I'm ambivalent about it. Though I hear that when Clarence dresses up in his shades and his suit all his buddies look at him and say "Damn! Clarence be sharp" and he says "Damn right, just like the highway".

I love wearing in and it looks nice.

Its the nicest i'll ever look, wearing a suit.

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Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't mind dressy clothes as much as I hate ties.

MrPraline

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[QUOTE="BluRayHiDef"]

Your current job doesn't require you to dress formally?

BluRayHiDef

Self employed? What do you do?

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When I was younger I used to love every opportunity to dress up all fancy. Now I can't stand it.

BluRayHiDef

Your current job doesn't require you to dress formally?

Unless you're a maitre d' at a swanky restaurant, you don't dress formal for work. Business attire (suit, tie) is considered informal.

I feel like any formal attire doesn't suit me.

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Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't mind dressy clothes as much as I hate ties.

whipassmt

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Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't mind dressy clothes as much as I hate ties.

MrPraline

I feel like any formal attire doesn't suit me.

tryagainlater

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Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't mind dressy clothes as much as I hate ties.

ScorpionTroll

I wish I looked good in it.

It looks great on some people if worn properly, makes normal people look like British royals.

Its an old western style of dress. that is slowly fading out of todays society. I used to have to wear a suit to work but now I only wear them for meetings and business appointments. Here, in NYC almost everyone dresses casual (polo shirts, button ups without the tie)unless dealing with clients. You dont want patrons to be staring at your colorful sneakers and suggestive themes on your shirt. PPl are still a bit used to judging a book by its cover, quick to judge you on appearances instead of your contributions. Youll be surprised at how many people wear suits as a disguise, masking themselves in a costume while their professionalism and experience is nonexistent. bnarmz

I don't think it's fading out. I'm in NYC and I see people wearing dress clothes all the time, especially in Manhattan.

Youll be surprised at how many people wear suits as a disguise, masking themselves in a costume while their professionalism and experience is nonexistent. bnarmz

I lol'ed.

Hate it for the exact same reasons the OP describes.

[QUOTE="bnarmz"]Its an old western style of dress. that is slowly fading out of todays society. I used to have to wear a suit to work but now I only wear them for meetings and business appointments. Here, in NYC almost everyone dresses casual (polo shirts, button ups without the tie)unless dealing with clients. You dont want patrons to be staring at your colorful sneakers and suggestive themes on your shirt. PPl are still a bit used to judging a book by its cover, quick to judge you on appearances instead of your contributions. Youll be surprised at how many people wear suits as a disguise, masking themselves in a costume while their professionalism and experience is nonexistent. BluRayHiDef

I don't think it's fading out. I'm in NYC and I see people wearing dress clothes all the time, especially in Manhattan.

Youll be surprised at how many people wear suits as a disguise, masking themselves in a costume while their professionalism and experience is nonexistent. bnarmz

I lol'ed.

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[QUOTE="MrPraline"] This guy knows what's up. [not flooding bro, he said very angrily]MrPraline

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I feel like any formal attire doesn't suit me.

Pirate700

i don't mind them i think they are comfortable. now once i'm forced tuck my shirt in......

I love dressing up! Formal clothes are pretty comfortable and just make you seem important.

Well I've never had a bad time in a tux. And I almost never dress formal and normally stick to flanel, jeans, and boots, so when I do dress up formal I normally feel that I look real good and generaly enjoy it.

I like it. A good suit is very comfortable (unless it's pretty hot) and it just feels good to look good, and if a tux is required there is almost always fun to be had.

I wish society would start dressing more formal.RenegadePatriot

Sorry, I don't wear that stuff.

I really enjoy dressing up, and being show-y as hell. So, I don't agree at all

I have a few custom suits. I'm not fond of wearing them though. It's bad enough I have to wear casual at work. I rather wear shorts, shirt, and flip flops.:lol:

Avoid it when possible.

Often think about scenarios where track suits or overalls ended up being the formal wear of our society.

I hate formal clothes with a passion. They look good on other people, though.

I think it's pointless baby boomer crap, I like it when my professor who have multiple Phds and master degrees dress plain, jeans and a tee.Fightingfan

Lol no.