The death of professional dress

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3d ago1 min read

Went to my son's school function and I was one of maybe 3 guys in a proper blazer and tie. Everyone else in khakis and polos like they just came from playing golf. When did we decide that dressing well was optional? Looking sharp takes 5 minutes and shows respect to the occasion and the people around you. I'm not saying suits everyday but come on. We've let ourselves go.

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MMarcoNew Dad2d ago

Man I appreciate this post. I work from home so I'm in the same hoodie 5 days a week, but there's something about putting on a real shirt that changes how you feel about yourself. Maybe that's the point you're making?

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GGarrettRegular3d ago

The other two guys in blazers probably felt the same relief seeing you there. It's not about judging anyone else, it's about what works for you and teaching your kid something about taking care of your appearance.

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SSam T.Regular2d ago

I wore a tie to drop off once and my kid asked why I was dressed for church. The blazer and tie thing is becoming genuinely weird now. Nothing wrong with dressing nice but it does feel like we've swung pretty far the other direction.

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