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@@anthonyg2109 I believe so. It's designed to be breathable and flex to compensate for the lack of fit. I also believe it doesn't have a canvas. To me, it almost sounds too good to be true, otherwise tailored suits would be made near obsolete.
Great video, I would be truly grateful if you could provide some advice. We have a beige-themed cocktail party at work and I’m considering my outfit options. I’m thinking of a navy blue tie or a burgundy tie, paired with navy vest and pants, a beige-brown blazer, and brown shoes. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your kindness and expertise.
When I was a teen I really wanted a suit but my parents could not afford it so I went to work and saved my money. I went to a men's store and purchased a three piece navy suit and several ties. I wore that suit to my high school senior pics and graduation. I even wore it to several job interviews. Now 47 years later I own over 20 suits and wear them all the time.
Hello? Did you even read the title of the video? Antonio is discussing the relevance of wearing a suit in 2024. Not whether buying a suit 47 years ago in 1976/1977 is relevant or worthwhile. SMH.
In the past casual clothes were a statement of rebellion. In our current world where the vast majority of men dress like 10 year old boys the man in the suit is the true rebel.
It's so true, dressing like a 10 year old is exactly what men are doing these days, even a sports jacket stands out, I have also seen advertisements for special anti-chafing pants and specialized shaving equipment for men to shave their balls instead of their face and I wonder what the Hell has happened!
@@knjohdt feels nicer with shaved balls. Don't talk down on it. If you want a rainforest down there then you do you, but IMO it's nasty and makes you sweat a lot more.
And not mentioned usually, men and women wear the same gender blending outfits, and even shoes are blending. Men and women wearing exact same t-shirts and jeans.
Yeah you're right. I wear a suit to school almost everyday. I have six colours: black, royal blue, charcoal grey, navy, dark green and beige. Wearing a suit is indeed like starting to go to the gym. Initially, you'll feel out of place, but you'll get used to it. In fact, I'm so used to wearing a suit, I feel uncomfortable wearing casual clothes and sports shoes 😅 And it is true that people treat you differently when you wear a suit. Some treat you better and take you more seriously, while others mock you for dressing up. It's their loss.
While I don't wear suits to classes (I wish I could, but don't have the money for it) dressing up certainly draws attention. Most young people - especially on a college campus - consider anything more formal than pajama bottoms and a hoodie preppy. Happy to hear you have a good taste of style. Continue wearing what you like! On a side note, where did you get your suits from? I own a single suit from Men's Warehouse which my tailor adjusted; I am looking for one more at a $500 price range.
@@ProfessorxFitness tbh have you tried thrift shops? they are really cheap and besides if you know how to spot a new suit and not a worn out one it can really save u money. In my country i got 2 suit jackets for 1 dollar so maybe try that.
High School in South Africa required us to wear standard uniform. Black dress pants, white shirt. I was the guy who wore tailor made pants and a well fitted shirt everyday. It's one of the reasons why my wife noticed me.... We have now been together for 10 years. I am now a school teacher, and I still dress sharp for school everyday. I regularly get compliments from fellow teachers, parents and even students. Wearing a suit makes me feel good. When I do, I have a noticeable boost In Confidence and I walk with a better posture.
Five months after my marriage imploded and I've just discovered your channel. I spent the last few years wearing baggy jeans and hoodies. I'm 44-years-old for f***'s sake. I just shelled out two hundred bucks to have my three suits and overcoat dry-cleaned after years sitting in a wardrobe getting musty. In the last few weeks I've purchased moleskins, dress trousers, dress shirts, merino wool sweaters, sweater vests, dress shoes, and a few casual shirts and sweaters that are at the tidier end of "casual", thanks to your advice about dressing appropriate to my age and building a solid capsule wardrobe. I feel better about myself than I have in a long time, I'm attending networking events and I'm launching my own business. It might succeed, it might fail, but I won't die wondering "what if". Thanks man, sincerely.
I work in a University, there is no dress code for either faculty or students. With the freedom to dress how we want, I made the suit my uniform: I break up my suits into odd jackets and trousers when I'm conducting classes and wear a full suit to signal that I'm serious for the day or proctoring examinations Students have gotten so used to seeing me dressed well that they get surprised when they first see me in casual clothes, I simply reply that "I'm not on duty today" (when I have no scheduled classes) Turning 31 this year and I already have 4 suits under my rotation and gradually adding more to my arsenal
I'm 17 and recently got into suits and with one of my main inspirations being you. I absouletly love the look and the respect and compliments im givin with one feels great. I would love to see more people in suits, a great iconic look.
Compliments are fine but respect isn’t given based on dress. Respect is based on the man you are, not the clothes you wear. Look good, feel good, and be the man you see yourself being while you’re the best dressed man in the room and you’ll eventually be a man who is given respect.
I’m currently a teen and have a nice 3 piece grey suit and I love it, sadly I don’t have many opportunities to wear it, but when I do I try to be the best dressed person in the room. When I see kids the same age or even older than me, wearing a suit wrong I like to use the tips I’ve learned from this channel to make them look more professional.
I am one of the only people not in an Exec position that wears a suit to work. I get many compliments and even sone of the execs talk to me about my clothing.
"They're Bull___t excuses!" Ha! I love it! So true! Glad you said. I tell my son this: Dress for Success, Don't look a Mess! I work from home and I put on my white button up dress shirt because it makes me feel more put together, more productive. It signals to my wife I'm serious and I get the job done which gives her confidence in me. And if I have a flash Zoom call, I don't need to get ready. I'm already ready! Nicely done video. KEEP CALM AND OORAH!!!
Not even 5 seconds into the video I truly believe that a classic suit will never die, look at some of the most iconic men , John wick amazing suit and is simple, James Bond fashionable and deadly , Tony Stark , all fictional heroes. But still have a bomb ass suit to make them look even better and it’s classic!
I had a really scary presentation once - a uni I've never seen before, foreign country, I had to speak my 3rd language, I'd have to answer question from professors who were real experts in the field... etc. But I wore this really nice suit, and it just gives you so much confidence and authority. It actually looked like I knew what I was saying. I got compliments all day long both on the suit and the presentation, it was really something
I wore a suit last month, really went over the top with the outfit, beautiful porkpie hat, red silk woven tie etc etc, I was very dapper, and I could swear people laughed more at my jokes than normal, people seriously treat you well when you're dressed up nicely
I still wear suits just got a nice linen suit for summer. However have been mixing it up. Some nice sports jackets (wool-silk, linen, etc) and some nice chinos. Means that you can mix it up really easily. A tad less formal than a suit but just add a tie into the mix and you look the part.
Jim Rohn said, "being casual leads to casualties." I would argue that dressing up with make you stand out. The standard is so low these days that doing what was considered sloppy in the past is probably above standard today. If you ever get a suit that fits you well, you will turn into a different man. I promise.
"Nothing suits me like a suit!" "Whenever I am feeling sick, I just stop being sick, put on a suit, and start feeling awesome instead, true story!!!" Barney Stinson :D
I'm not exactly your target audience. I'm 73. But I wore suits when I was a daily newspaper reporter in my 20s. I bought a $100 suit when that was a lot of money. I was treated like the President of the United States in the shop. Ir was great. And, as you say, a suit can also be made less formal. It is worth having a suit.
Started wearing suits to my part time paralegal job each work day and loving it, and planning to wear it everyday to work once I become a lawyer. There's some inconveniences, but when I'm in a suit I always feel like a "big boy" and people usually compliment my outfit, and tend to be a bit more respectful. I was never a morning person but I enjoy waking up now because I look forward to trying different colour combinations with my suits and other clothing.
I work as a automotive technician professionally, and on the weekends and especially church service we all dress up in very nice suits and formal wear, it feels good and nobody will be asking me car questions 😂
Amen brother! Really like your presentation about being sharply dressed and professionally dressed. And giving good reasons why men need to have a suit.
To be fair, I'm 31, and I recently acquired my first tailor-made suit. It's a distinguished dark charcoal three-piece ensemble paired with a selection of shirts: a classic blue, a pristine white, and a subtle light gray, complemented by a pair of sleek black dress shoes. To complete the look, I have four ties that harmonize with each shirt. This new addition to my wardrobe was long overdue. During my time in the United States Army, I had my dress blues provided, so I didn't require a personal suit. However, my post-military life includes college, veteran foundation work, and meetings, as well as a position with a security contract company where I frequently engage with clients and customers. While most of my colleagues opt for polos, I choose to wear a shirt and tie to maintain the timeless professionalism I value. I understand the American concept of dress code, but I remain firmly rooted in old-fashioned ideals, particularly the significance of first impressions. Thus, one of my initial post-military decisions was to invest in a suit, a choice I've never regretted.
I wear suits every day in office or at home. Years ago, when i was 29 and a management consultant, CEOs remembered me because of how i dressed. Its part of cultivating a successful brand and i am certain it also contributed to making VP of Operations by 40. I tell all the people i mentor for leadership and management to dress up! People will remember you and many women love them.
My 20yr old and my 17yr old both own suits. In fact my 20yr old is picking up his fourth suit from the tailor today. They have had many occasions to wear them, and are very comfortable looking professional.
I have to admit that I am a suit lover! Even in these days of overt casualness, I prefer a formal look and that means a suit and bow tie worn with tuxedo shirts and French Cuffs. I own eight suits and have just bought another one from Indochino (making four from them) because I prefer custom suits and tuxedos. I’m also not a young man anymore, so looking sharp is very important to me. More than all of that is it makes me feel good about myself and if I feel confident, then I will do well in everything. So, I say leave the jeans and ratty shirts behind and dress in suit as it will do you so much good and you will feel like you are on top of your game.
I stopped wearing suits 16 years ago when I stepped off the corporate ladder and started working for ourselves online. Once it was three peice suits, pocket squares, coloured braces and now t shirt and shorts (I now live in a hot climate) We talk to clients on zoom who also have ditched suits both male and female so for me it it pointless but for others I know it is a must. One thing for me is it gives off a class system and in my older age I am more for a class less society. For the record I do not own a suit anymore and doubt I ever will, perhaps this is my two fingers towards the corporate life I had and hated.
Even if I am not working in a suit (which I sometimes still wear one at work), I like going out to restaurants, or special occasions in a suit. People really do treat you differently when you wear one. One time, I was in Boston in a suit (I had had afternoon tea and walked around the shops nearby and I got a lot of looks and a few compliments). It also helped I wore a 'Peaky Blinders" cap.
Suits are still necessary at times. At the office it is business casual but suits are sometimes required for clients or seminars. I also have suits for weddings, funerals, parties, church and nice restaurants.
I have 4 suits. 2 blue, one black and one burgundy, planning on getting a light grey. I feel more comfortable and confident when I wear them. Also the respect people give you is like night and day.
I was asked to usher at a Church funeral. I wore a suit and tie, as did one other man. Several men wore suits and dress shirts but no tie. Many men wore good slacks and a polo or dress shirt. What drove me nuts was men (and not young men or teens, but men inn their 30s and 40s) who showed up wearing jeans and a tee, to my disgust, shorts and a tee. What happened to a little respect?
I love wearing a suit. I get to wesr one at least twice a month for York rite and Scottish Rite. Use to wear one daily for my last job. I firmly believe men should own three colors of suits, black, grey and Navy/blue. A tan one is a great choice for a fourth option.
Another great great video, Antonio! You nail it: if it fits well, with the right fabric, everything will feel comfortable. The issue nowadays is people look at others & think ‘if they are allowed to dress like that, then I can be even more casual’ and so on. Yep, I love good suit for the right occassion. Keep it coming, Antonio 👍
Coworkers ask me about suit buying and tips all the time, because i actually take time to buy suits and look presentable. And the suits have come in handy for presentations, church meetings, black tie, theatre events, etc. I know i stand out and have been complimented tons. I'm not looking for compliments and still get them. Buy at least one suit gents. And my advice, buy three. Idc where you get them, but get three.
The issue I have is that I can't find more reasons why I should wear one. Etiquette would state that most events I would go to, this would be over dressing. With that, I have a hard time trying to get my other half to match my energy.
Then don't wear one lol. Why try to force something? You can look nice and dressed up without looking like you don't understand social cues and social functions.
So over dress who cares. If I go to my local pub and a lady walks in wearing a slinky red dress and heels then she is massively over dressed for the type of country pub she is in, but do you really think that's what any of the blokes in there are thinking?
I purchased my first suit at 16 after I got my first full-time job, I'm now 28 with five seperate suits with my main being a tweed herringbone three piece. I currently work in warehousing. Its not your job, it's your style
I once wore a suit to university. My Mathematics lecturer made fun of me by saying that I looked like I was going to a funeral, but my friend group now wants me to wear my suits more often.
I have 2 suits. Black and charcoal grey. Dress shirt options ranging from white, black and wine red. It’s a little too hot in my country to pull it off, but where possible, I will grab the latest light weight Uniqlo suit that is built for that purpose.
A confident man in a suit makes a lot of women ... melt. They make me do that! Or, casual: A long sleeve button down shirt. (never short sleeves imo).. White long sleeve button down shirt with black slacks and yeah... You will stand out in the best way.
I live in Green Bay and enjoy dressing one step better than others in my field, medical sales. Doctors and staff have made comments about appreciating the style and professionalism. Recently I experimented with dressing down to match contemporaries and realize it’s not as effective. You do stand out in a well fitting suit. Nothing beats being the best dressed in the room.
I like wearing a tweed jacket and jeans. It adds a layer of formality to jeans when worn with a shirt. I reserve a suit for weddings and some other formal occasion. Overall I don't wear a suit that often.
I used to work in ICT and was wearing polo shirts. There was a workmate that had started to occasionally wear waistcoats to the office and I asked him if perhaps we can have do not so casual Fridays; this entailed dress shirts, waistcoats, ties, dress pants for summer and suits were included in the cooler months of the year. This had inspired another co-worker to do the same. Shortly after I had chosen to always wear French/Straight cuffed shirts, ties and waistcoats; it had inspired more authority and confidence too. Edit: grammar/typo
I own a suit, but never wear it. Haven't worn it since my wedding day. And for other peoples' weddings, I find a sports jacket does the job. I don't think suits are completely obsolete. (I would still wear one at a job interview.) But beyond the odd event, who needs them? Better to spend that money on high-quality clothes you'll actually wear regularly.
I got something for you, take a day off if you can, plan a day for yourself, put that suit on and enjoy your day. For me it's a trip to another town or city, have coffee someplace then maybe go to a museum or watch a film, maybe visit a cigar shop, then have lunch at a nice pub, afterwards sit in the beer garden with a good whiskey & your cigar, read a book do some people watching & also for the whole day pay attention to the way people treat you & how you actually feel? I guarantee you it will be a great day, you will have social exchanges you would not normally have, you will feel better & more in control, all just because you are wearing a great suit & not dirty combat trousers boots and a cutoff t-shirt ( my normal work clothes ) I wish I could rock a suit for my work, bit when I have down time I dress up & feel great. Too .any people just go with the easy dress option, don't do it easy like everyone else make the effort & reap rewards.
@@moorshound3243 I try to dress nice for my job but it really depends on my clients. As a social worker going to people with financial problems and thus having problems internally with raising their children etc you can't show up in a suit. That won't do well for you're job. If the clients are high class, you can dress up more.
In our industry (defence) over here in Europe it is commonly understood, that you should always dress up when you visit customers. If you are dressed more casual than the customers, you screwed up. You would let the sales manager wear a suit or odd jacket and the engineers would wear more casual but still a good shirt and long trousers, not a t-shirt. The more you are in a technical situation the customer people would wear t-shirts and shorts, so the visitors are always a bit better dressed than the customers. An engineer wearing a suit would come accross a bit strange and raise suspicion he could be incompetent and feel the need to compensate. From my military band times I'm used to dress immaculately for "the show". That's why I sometimes put a bit more effort into the clothing than the rest. It puts you into the spotlight and you get more time talking and convincing people.
People who neglect their appearance tend to be depressed or have low self-esteem. They don't think they're worth it, so they go for the homeless look. Sometimes it's plain laziness or lack of culture, sophistication or civility. Say goodbye to crazy and treat yourself like the valuable human being that you are.
I always like to dress well especially when working. People ask me why I dress up considering I have a home workshop. I reply that I am working on high-end tailoring and so I want to have the correct attitude which means looking smart. It also reflects well when doing video calls, people expect me to look sharp and this is reflected in the tailoring I produce.
I work in IT, my competition is guys with child tshirts, that's good on one hand because i can throw on a polo and trousers and be the best dressed person in the office. On the other hand wearing a suit would seem too formal, unfortunately
This is spot-on! I wear suits as an homage to my father and the men who trained me in reden y and fellowship but also because it looks sharp and professional. I am 47 now but was wearing suits daily in my early 30s. It helped provide an air of credibility and professionalism before I got some gray in my beard. People do judge books by their covers and if you’re going to stand out for how you dress, better to stand out for looking good and overdressing.
I owned a Tux by the time I was 20 in addition to several sport coats and suit. My oldest son bought his first suit at 19 my younger suit doesn't own one at all. Different times
Hi Antonio. Good points. Spent £800 (about $1100) on a made to measure suit 12 years ago. Have looked the part for all these years and still looks great. 1100/12 years works out pretty good value. Recommend getting an extra pair of trousers though.
Some of my arguments in favour to owning a well fitting suit made of high quality material, without the need to even bring up any societal aspect: - it makes a man look better emphasising his shoulder and chest. - its standard design does not go out of fashion so it is a piece of clothing that can be used for years to come. - it is actually pretty comfortable and has lots of pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, etc.
It's mainly expected from job roles that entertain clients or potential clients, but business casual is still the norm internally. While I would dress up to go out there's no way I'm hell I'm dressing up to work from home. It's just... Impractical
This goes back a few years before I got injured & gained weight (which I'm correcting at present). I would dress in in slacks & a "dress" shirt anytime I went out into the public. The number of times I had another gentleman give me a nod of acknowledgement, which I assumed was based on my appearance I don't know. However, it was not an uncommon occurrence. Also, the service I got from the staff when in a store was noticeably different then when I was just in shirt & jeans. You want to dress causal? Go for it. However, remember there is a consequence to all of your decisions regarding your appearance/action when in public.
Great video. When I was a claims manager in an insurance company I used to out my suit jacket on whenever I had a complaint call. I felt immediately more confident. Wearing a suit makes you look the part...you look successful, professional and like your the man. However! In the uk, I'm not sure if it's the case in the US, but skinny fit clothes for men have been in fashion for about 2 years...as a suit it looks dreadful. Remember, a classic suit will last a lifetime. My father had one made in savile row, the home of English tailoring...he had it for about 25 years and always looked good, it didn't date and despite him being too ill to work and is living on benefits(welfare) he often looked the most successful man in the room
There is one circumstance you didn't mention: if you wear a well-tailored sport coat or blazer with good neutral-colored slacks or chinos and dress boots, socially what's the difference between that and a suit?
Not sure about over in the US but over here in Melbourne Australia, suits are certainly less popular, and the tie is basically gone. Lots of sports jackets and chinos/dark jeans worn with open necked collared shirts
Thinking of suits. I was watching the footage from the world famous music festival, Glastonbury, and I was pleasantly surprised to see how many performers chose to wear a suit. Elton John headlined the final day, and yes, as you might expect from him, he was wearing a gold lamé suit, but he was joined on stage by Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, who was wearing an immaculate red double breasted suit. Arctic Monkeys were the headliners on the Friday night, and lead singer Alex Turner wore a dark grey striped suit, black boots and wider collared white shirt, looking a little Seventies...ish. But it was a cracking suit. Blondie performed a great set and had Glen Matlock on bass. He was a founding member of the Sex Pistols, a punk legend, but he is in his early sixties, and he was wearing a suit with black shoes. I've also seen him sporting an Ascot/cravatte. Rick Astley, wearing a dusky pink suit. The list goes on an on. So many suits being sported by music legends in 2023.
Haha awesome I actually live in Glastonbury the festival is but a few mile from my house, I grew up there. Yes the performers do dress up it does make a difference.
When I go shopping I where casual outfits. recently I wore a three piece suit (jacket had two pockets on the right) I received many complements, that I looked dapper, look there's a gentleman! It is 100% true, when a man dress' right _(suit)_ he does feel good about him self like when he receives complements from other people! I *don't care* what people say today! I would say _(about fashion),_ choose a cloud, any cloud, it is there now, but won't be there tomorrow, now look at that hill _(or whatever)_ it was there yesterday, now and will be there tomorrow - style! *Do you agree?*
Ive got a navy blue with wite pinstripe a dark blue with white pinstripe and brighter blue with wite pinstripe , Id like a tan with white pinstripe a white with blue pinstripe a white with tan pinstripe, I want the pinstripes to be crosses that'd be kool, Ive been wearing my suits out in public after church and on a few certain days - mmaaaannn the reactions ive been getting, Let me tell you if your muscular and you walk with a purpose in a suit people take a little bit longer to look and most will either start a conversation or at the very least nod their head- No matter what day it is! People used to move out of my way for a different reason now they move out of my way because i look good and the suits FIT - I took the shoulder pads out because i have traps so they are not needed- when the suit shows your built it makes a statement - You didnt just put a suit on YOU PUT A SUIT ON!! LEARN THE DIFFERENCE!
One thing to consider is the availability of other, more casual options and their aggressive branding and marketing. I'm sure this wasn't a factor back in the 1950s. Plus it takes genuine skill to create a suit whereas casual items can be manufactured on industrial scale.
I get it and I want to like suits. The thing is, every time I've bought a suit, I've wore it at most 4-5 times and my then my shape changed, it wouldn't fit and I had to give/sell it and my wallet took a hit. So I switched to sports jackets and tried to nail the fit and also learned a lot about men's clothing and style. I think I have more bang for my buck doing this and it still stand out and have a positive effect. But each it own I guess. :)
I've had similar experiences, my weight goes up and down, I've learned to buy the suits when I'm at my biggest and then I can have them taken in/let out as I lose weight/put it back on. Cutting out carbs and processed sugar is the best way to control weight, from there you can get into fasting which is where big weight loss can happen. Still, tailored clothes like suits are always less forgiving with such weight changes, but they are fantastic looking clothes!
There was a time you dressed to impress, now they dress to be a mess, it's a shame man today don't care how they look, suits are good on important meetings and special events, but a man can wear a sports jacket With a nice tie,
Great content as always. I really like the deep analysis of the topic. Getting into suit wearing is difficult sometimes. Even I (As a bespoke) was asked by my friends how to get into suit wearing. I recommend to start is step by step. Try to wear a shirt daily. (I sew a couple shirt for myself and now I never leave the house unshirted) Military surplus are a great option for affordable and durable shirt. After shirt, trousers. Classic, high waist trousers are timeless. Classic style Denim trousers are absolutly rocking in my opinion. (Yes you had to learn how to iron a classic trouser but that knowledge worth the effort) After trousers, waistcoats. Waistcoats are really underrated in my opinion. It can really boost your apparel, even of you are dressing casualy. And after all: jackets. Start with sport jackets, solo jackets. Then suits. If you wanna be a guy who have a suit for every day, every occasion, start step by step. Yes sometimes you will feel that you overdressing others, overdressing some events but dont let this affect your style. Again, great content, keep up the good work. And a question: Are breeches obsolete?
[SPOILER ALERT: This is NOT a boast.] Typically, I am the best-dressed guy in the room, no matter the occasion. Why? Because to quote Antonio from a previous video, "I give a damn." (See Antonio, I pay attention.) I learned the value of dressing well in my early 20s from a gentleman co-worker roughly a decade older than me. He was impeccably appointed (always!) and wore incredible combinations of suits, sports jackets, shirts, and ties. One day, I asked him if I could tag along with him when he went shopping. He took me to an established, reputable Chicago clothier (now defunct), walked me through the racks, and taught me the ropes. I learned about fabrics, colorways, and what went with what. And thus beginneth my style journey. At that time, I was doing a lot of public speaking, accompanying my father to medical conferences and symposia, and getting a chance to present alongside him. Dressing well gave me an edge and an identity and showed my audience the proper respect. My friend said something back then that stuck with me: "Women shop with their eyes; men shop with their fingers." He was right. Having felt my way through countless swatch books, the nerve endings on my digits are keenly attuned to the finer threads. Fast-forward to today. Unless I speak or attend a high-leverage meeting, the necessity to wear a suit has diminished. Sports jackets and knitwear are my go-to look. But when I don the suit, I transform. I can attest to the power of enclothed cognition.
In my office best I can aim is semi-business casual. I wouldn't mind having to wear a suit once or twice a month. Not really every day but I like looking like a fine gent some times :D
I reckon a lot of the time when men don’t want to wear suits, nice clothes, a bit of colour or pattern (basically anything that draws attention to them) it’s because deep down they don’t want to have to rise to meet that social expectation. They shy away from what the clothing statement says. I guess we all do it to some extent. I’m happy wearing a purple or green velvet jacket for example, but red? No way! Only real extroverts can pull that off! Dressing down habitually is a way of saying ‘don’t expect anything from me’. Then the inevitable ‘big event’ comes along and you’ve got nothing to wear for it because you never expected life to make social demands upon you.
Even though I am a retired school teacher I still enjoy wearing a suit For places of importance such as going 2 church..theater..going out 2 dinner....wearing a suit with tie...peace .
I’m a dishwasher and I Dress up all the time and people think I’m businessman or lawyer. I’m like no I just lowly dishwasher, I wash dishes for a living.😅