Peoples views of wearing a suit?

DAVEM

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Hi All,

Personally I like to wear a smart shirt and jeans, I spend the vast amount of my time dressed like that (without the shirt tucked in). But for work I wear a suit once or twice a week. And I notice I'm treated completely differently (not at work, but out of work). People call me sir when I'm in a store or for example I left my train tickets in a shop, but the person on the train just accepted that and didn't ask me to get another.

It seems that wearing a suit implies status and trust worthiness. I think it's wrong to "discriminate" against people based on what they wear.... do you lot agree / disagree, does this happen to you? :confused:

discuss :p

Davem
 
Seems like a perfectly sensible way of forming an initial impression of a persons persona based on few stimulie in a short space of time to me.
 
I agree. I love wearing a suit for the increased respect. There's nothing fair/unfair about it, humans need to assess other humans somehow, and drawing on the stereotype of a man in a suit as perhaps trustworthy or worthy of respect is only natural.
 
When I was a sponging student I used to treat people in suits better than the rest. My theory was that there was a greater chance of me needing something from them (like a job) if we ever met again later in life.

In my job I'll be wearing a suit one day, then oily overalls the next. I find that people are a lot more friendly and chatty with me in my overalls, but I get more formal respect in a suit. Pretty much what you would expect I suppose.
 
Men in suits = sexy ;)

Lol... I must admit I try to wear a suit once or twice a week to get me in the frame of mind to work... if I am smarter I feel like I can work better.

Stupid but true.

BB x
 
BrightonBelle said:
Men in suits = sexy ;)

Lol... I must admit I try to wear a suit once or twice a week to get me in the frame of mind to work... if I am smarter I feel like I can work better.

Stupid but true.

BB x
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Very true, the ladies do like us suited and booted ;-)

It's the opposite with me on the work matter though, I just don't feel overly comfortable in on, especially when it's a high pressure day.

I wear a suit usually on occasions when I'm meeting clients for the first time, but in a way I'd rather wear something else and get them to respect me based on the quality of the work/presentation I do.


David
 
Personally I don't notice a difference, though I'm not sure when I would. I live in london, and nobody notices or cares on the tube, i know the guys who work in starbucks (it's sad I'm there enough that they recognise me and are always up for a chat). I suppose the most notice is in the office, the odd 'when's your interview?' comment and a couple of compliments.

Then again, if I don't wear a suit to work it's jeans, shirt, linen jacket so I suppose I'm still pretty smart either way.

Maybe if I pop out after work then i notice a little more respect, but not a big deal. Then again, I work in the city, everybody wears a suit or smart casual and wearign a suit isn't really a status symbol, driving a porsche is a status symbol...
 
A suit is generally uncomfortable for daily wear, especially this weather. The shirt and jeans is a good option, as long as the jeans are as plain as they come. Feint black/grey pinstripe trousers is a good option with a shirt, and you can always add a waistcoat or sweater vest if needs be.

I find that usually conveys a good air of respect. The reason being that if you've taken the time to make yourself presentable, why not respect? I post that in almost every interview thread here and I still get yapped at. First impressions are key.
 
I think an easier way of putting it is to think about your reaction when you see someone dressed ultra-chavy. Instantly you make pretty strong judgements about them. It's no different with anything you might wear (or not :eek: !)

fini
 
Wearing a suit does help a lot in increasing your chances of say, getting a job. I agree that it is a bit unfair to choose one person over another based on what they're wearing.

It would be quite annoying if you went for a job interview not wearing a suit and you knew you were perfect for the job along with someone who goes wearing a suit who is not quite perfecr for the job and they get it.
 
I hate suits more than I hate my landlord, the following is pretty loose compared to this thread, but he is making a point.

But you see, here in America the attitude that is fed to us is that outside of America there live lesser people. "*** them, let them fend for themselves." No, *** you, they are you. No matter how much you want to dye your hair blonde and put fake eyes in, or follow an anorexic standard of beauty, or no matter how many diamonds you buy from people who exploit your own brutally to get them, no matter what kind of car you drive or what kind of fancy clothes you put on, you will never be them. They're always gonna look at you as nothing but a little monkey. I'd rather be proud of what I am, rather than desperately trying to be something I'm really not, just to fit in. And whether we want to accept it or not, that's what this culture or lack of culture is feeding us.
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pyro said:
I hate suits more than I hate my landlord, the following is pretty loose compared to this thread, but he is making a point.
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What an in my face and anarchistic opinion. I bet he hates Christians too!

Missing out on those tickets to the Green Day concert made little Barry well angry!
 
ninja economist said:
What an in my face and anarchistic opinion. I bet he hates Christians too!

Missing out on those tickets to the Green Day concert made little Barry well angry!
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ha ha too true,

People who wear a suit are 90% doing so for work reasons, if you give a good first impression, that translates to giving your firm a good impression,
 
ninja economist said:
What an in my face and anarchistic opinion. I bet he hates Christians too!

Missing out on those tickets to the Green Day concert made little Barry well angry!
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You have a point there, Christ was always seen in a three button suit, so to be against that is pretty much the epitomy of Satanism.

DAVEM said:
ha ha too true,

People who wear a suit are 90% doing so for work reasons, if you give a good first impression, that translates to giving your firm a good impression,
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Look, if you wear a suit because you simply feel comfortable in one, fair enough, but it's a bit stupid if the sole reason you do it is to be treated better by people you don't even know.
 
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Wearing a suit can also affect your confidence. I used to have a crappy artificial suit that made me feel like a giant turd. Now I've got a tailored suit and as well as looking a hundred times better it feels so good that you can almost draw confidence from it. Perhaps that comes through in your demeanour as well which will earn you a little bit more respect.

However, despite being beautifully crafted I'd still rather wear jeans and t-shirt any day of the week...
 
pyro said:
Look, if you wear a suit because you simply feel comfortable in one, fair enough, but it's a bit stupid if the sole reason you do it is to be treated better by people you don't even know.
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Why's that stupid? :) (honestly curious)
 
Ive always thought of people wearing suits as either trying too hard to impress or of lacking imagination. Also from what I've seen suit-wearing amongst younger people i.e. <25 yrs old seems to be limited to Next efforts worn by sales reps, call-centre workers and office juniors.

I'll wear one to an interview, a funeral and possibly if giving a talk but I wouldnt consider them particularly practical
 
Cookie-Monster said:
I wear one every (work)day and cant say that suit wearing amongst the people I see and meet for under 25's is mainly next suits, that look carp.
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Yep, Next & Topman suits, for the chav in his first court apperance. ;)
 
BrightonBelle said:
Men in suits = sexy ;)

Lol... I must admit I try to wear a suit once or twice a week to get me in the frame of mind to work... if I am smarter I feel like I can work better.

Stupid but true.

BB x
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It's true, well for some men anyway. On the right guy a suit can be jaw droppingly sexy. Most guys look good in suits though, although not the footballer comedy shirt and tie look :p

People do really tend to notice when I wear suits at work. Which is odd as I tend to dress smartly for work anyway (skirt, cashmere jumper or fitted shirt and heels). I do like them although I'm not entirely sure they suit my bodyshape :o
 
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