Wear a snap, Pearl button shirt and a bolo and you would work south of the Mason Dixon.
When was the last time you wore a tie?
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Buddy's wedding in March was black tie at a ridiculous venue in Palm Springs, CA. It was quite the change up from my cousin's wedding two weeks prior in rural Iowa where I felt overdressed in a QZ and khakis.
I used to have to wear a tie everyday for work but last year around this time they changed it to a polo/QZ and it's been incredible
I used to have to wear a tie everyday for work but last year around this time they changed it to a polo/QZ and it's been incredible
Whenever I have to wear a tie I tell my wife I look like a banker and ask for a chili dog.
Only time I wear ties anymore is funerals of family. All other funerals- jacket & slacks.
Time of thread is ironic because this morning I was looking in closet for spring jacket and noticed a suit, 2 sport coats and long wool top coat. All bought 15+ years ago and when I was 30lbs heavier. Time to take them to SVP or Goodwill.
Business attire.... First job out of ISU wore a suit & tie every day to work. The tie felt like a noose!! I remember the HUGE controversy when casual Fridays was being proposed. A lot of the traditionalists had a motto: "casual clothes, casual mind, casual work". The corporate world was going to HELL.
Little did we know within 5 years, business dress would be 100% casual. Sucked for the United Way- where I worked casual M-Th stickers were sold for $5 each.
Time of thread is ironic because this morning I was looking in closet for spring jacket and noticed a suit, 2 sport coats and long wool top coat. All bought 15+ years ago and when I was 30lbs heavier. Time to take them to SVP or Goodwill.
Business attire.... First job out of ISU wore a suit & tie every day to work. The tie felt like a noose!! I remember the HUGE controversy when casual Fridays was being proposed. A lot of the traditionalists had a motto: "casual clothes, casual mind, casual work". The corporate world was going to HELL.
Little did we know within 5 years, business dress would be 100% casual. Sucked for the United Way- where I worked casual M-Th stickers were sold for $5 each.
I do as well. Its a little harder to do right than some people realize (they'll do something like wear a suit coat or jeans that don't really work with a sport coat), but when done well its a look that is comfortable and versatile for a lot of situations. I also have a soft spot for the look because my dad was an animal science professor and its a really common combination amongst that group.
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Version of the Mullet: Business in Front, Party in the Back
Day I retired. Our company always required ties
And I could never move to wearing pajamas bottoms in public
And I could never move to wearing pajamas bottoms in public
Yesterday for a zoom job interview. I was also wearing joggers and crocs.
I have one Mickey tie where he is peeking out through a paisley print. It is clearly Mickey Mouse but a little more subtle.
It was very narrow, only long sleeved buttoned shirts with no ties. Khakis were ok and the norm.
Just weird how specific some companies are, glad I work from home. It's funny having moved from Chicago to LA things are so different, a lot of times the "boss" is tshirt/jeans or athletic wear and it filters down to entire company. I meet at giant media companies a lot and there will be a mix of business clothes and "wear whatever you want because we are creatives" types.
Five suits and 2 more blazers. But 3 of my olders suits were bought when I was a bit thinner so the pants don't fit. I wear slacks with them so they are really just more as blazers. I probably should buy another suit and clean some of those out of my closet. But you have to have some variety when you are wearing one just about every Sunday.
For weddings I never wear a tie unless in the wedding party. Usually skip the suit/sport jacket too. A tie would be off or loose after so many drinks so what's the point.
Really?
When I see a guy wearing jeans and sport coat (usually on a flight) I think of a guy trying to look important but really isn't. I laugh every time I see that look.
The tie, I always thought you took your pants off after a couple drinks. Explains some stares from men and smiles from the women.
