I used to wear suits all the time. 3 piece suits to church growing up, then double breasted. Later the 2 piece/3 button suits and then the return to the 2 piece/2 button.
When I worked for a big law firm, I wore custom suits and shirts. The shirts were French cuffs (clipped corner), my initials on the cuffs, no breast pocket.
Then I started wearing bow ties to church because if I didn’t, my baby would strangle me with my long tie when I held him. Very practical.
I quit big firm law and went in-house at a not-for-profit about 12 years ago.
My “uniform” since then has been jeans and a starched, pressed, cotton, long-sleeve, button-down shirt over a white undershirt. The shoes have evolved from oxfords to the “dress” shoes with sneaker soles. I often throw on a sport coat too. When I’m feeling a little pretentious, I’ll stick a pocket square into the sport coat.
I don’t recall the last time I wore a suit for work. It has been a long time. Even if I have to go to court (exceedingly rare), I just replace the jeans with pants and add a tie.
The last suit I bought was a 3 piece.
The biggest clothing change professionally has been with the women. You don’t see as many men in suits but you still see a lot, and even if they aren’t wearing a suit, they’re all in coat and tie. Women used to wear suits, blouses, and pantyhose with closed toe shoes. Not anymore. They show up to court super-casual or sometimes wearing stuff more suited for a night club.
I guess what I’m trying to say is…onion. Definitely onion.
Alex.
depends
