Poll: Suiting up

[lord.jeff]

I wear ties for work, so I just took to wearing jackets and and vests as a way to have a bit more variety in my attire.

 

[Zorg Machine]

I love suits but I do think that they are for special occasions. I wouldn't walk around in a suit every day (unless i worked as a lawyer or something like that) but nothing suits me like a suit.

 

[Hashime]

I don't even own one. They are expensive and impractical pieces of clothing. I cycle as my method of transportation, so a suit is a bad call, a suit is also a bad call in the labs where I work.

 

[catalyst8]

I attend the massive majority of my social & professional occasions suited, but only wear a tie for weddings, funerals, or black-tie. Unfortunately not only do many people not realize how important it is to dress correctly for a specific occasion, they have no idea how to dress correctly. It someone's going to wear a suit it has to be done correctly or they not only look ridiculous, but frequently cause offence to others.

Some examples which have made me shake my head in dismay include: mismatching belt & shoes, belt instead of braces with a waistcoat, matching handkerchief with shirt &/or tie (the only acceptable match is white), 'comedy' ties, but worst of all, without any exception is

A suit jacket with jeans! This is like seeing a four year old pretending to dress up like an adult. It would be funny if it wasn't so sad. I can almost understand it in the country because not everyone has tweeds, but for an adult in town it's a sad joke. It just occurred to me, it's even sadder than Don Johnson in Miami Vice in the '80s - at least he got paid to dress like that.

 

[Entropywarrior]

I think suits look awesome and I wish I had a job where they were required, that said I almost never get to wear one

 

[ChildofGallifrey]

I'm with you OP. It's definitely not an everyday thing, but I do enjoy putting on a good suit, sometimes for no reason at all. I love having any excuse to wear a tie (bow or regular) and suspenders.

Spoiler: Sinatra wore a suit.

Spoiler: So did Gregory Peck

Spoiler: And lest we forget...

Feel that air of charisma and confidence about him? It's about 38% suit, 62% Tennant, but the suit contributes!

Suits are classy and cool.

 

[quantum mechanic]

I like seeing guys in (well-fitting) suits. They either look handsome/distinguished/successful, or hilarious.

 

[Blunderboy]

Everyday for work and occassionally when I go out. I enjoy suiting up.

 

[Worgen]

I've only got an old suit that I don't really like, at some point I need to get a new nice fitting suit since I look damn dapper in a suit with my tophat.

 

[Fetzenfisch]

every day. at work, at the university, at clubs. all the time. but at uni the casual combination with hoody under the jacket, but the shirt instead of a tshirt i wear only at big events.
i dont even own a jeans anymore, but 7 different pinstripes
i also wear it to mow the lawn

 

[Lieju]

I wear a suit for formal occasions.
I prefer loose clothing, and comfort over style (except when it comes to hats), but if I ever get married, I'm so dressing up in a tux and a tophat.

I'm female, but you wouldn't catch me dead in a dress.

 

[Bassik]

As often as possible, I just feel more confident wearing one, and my collegues also have a tendency to wear them so it's also a social thing.

 

[Kataskopo]

I normally don't like them, they are uncomfortable and I feel weird in them, but then I heard this phrase, I think from "How I met Your Mother" that said suits are supposed to be comfortable, and if your's is not, then you are not wearing the right suit.

Then a door opened upon we, and there it lay a world were suits and comfortableness could live together in harmony... ahh, what a nice dream.

So yeah, when I improve my student-budget, I'll try to find some good suits that really fits me.

 

[dfphetteplace]

I have to wear a uniform for work, so I try to dress really relaxed on my few days off. I don't mind dressing up, I just rarely have a reason, and after getting off a 72 or 96 hour shift, I don't feel like wearing a tux.

 

[OmniscientOstrich]

I'm actually pretty fond of suits, I own one that looks alot like this (minus the record insignia obviously):

 

[Sansha]

Huh, I've never met anyone else like that.

My favorite suit is a normal black and white affair, with a dark red tie and matching paper in the jacket pocket, and a black waistcoat so I can continue the look of a set piece when not wearing the jacket.

My cufflinks are a bit boring... I haven't found anything to appropriately match the red.

 

[Toaster Hunter]

I wear a suit once a year on vacation and never else. It's uncomfortable and restrictive.

 

[Aeriath]

I'm not a fan of suits, they feel stuffy, uncomfortable and too formal for me. I usually get away with a shirt and tie at job interviews/funerals. I dislike ties too, but that's another story (I think they are the only item I am forced to wear regularly that has no purpose beyond appearance). As I live in Scotland, kilts are the norm for weddings and I like them a lot more than suits.

 

[GeorgW]

I like wearing a suit, but I rarely do it. I'm in high school and I just stand out too much. I'll take any excuse to wear one, though.

 

[Dutch 924]

I don't need to. I have a brown jacket that is the epitamy of smart-casual