Knights of yore were unable to work unless they were fully equipped with a suit of armor. Attacking dragons and defending the cause in the Crusades just couldn't be done unless properly dressed. Alas, knights and armor are a thing of the past (unless you attend a Renaissance Fair near you) and most armor seen today is hanging in a museum.
Men's suits could very be called the armor of the present era. Having lived up to its name in some hundreds of years, with the advent of cool look in the offices, church and hitherto formal occasions, men's suits seem to taking a back seat. Why, no surprise if men have stayed loyal to just one suit acquired during marriage and strictly follow "till death do us part" oath!
The 1950s saw professionals scrupulously don suits to their work place everyday. Now, you see the same men flaunting khakis and sports shirts with collars with lan. Surely, the lawyers attending court and executives participating in a Congressional meeting follow the convention and don the current century protective gear - the men's suit.
It's interesting to consider exactly why the suit is falling out of style. The most obvious source of the change is the nature of suits themselves. The simple truth of the matter is they're not comfortable. They limit the range of motion, and only fit correctly when men pay extra to have it tailored. Furthermore, wool is the common material used, which is hard to take care of, hot, and irritating to the skin. Even the shirt and tie that accompany the suit are uncomfortable, almost suffocating. As men became frustrated with the discomfort of this attire, they slowly started phasing suits out of the workplace.
The culture itself has changed, allowing the suit to slowly disappear. People today are comfortable with what was once considered sloppy. Individuals in high status positions may be seen in shorts and graphic tees, and nobody is going to tell them that's unacceptable. In the past, the suit was used to gage success. However, success can be feigned with appearance using those standards. Now people are judged on their intelligence, rather than how they look. Society also values practicality today. A damaged suit can only be thrown away. If you spill something on casual clothes at work, you can continue to wear them at home.
It's unlikely that the suit will even completely disappear though. There are certain traditions that will always remain appropriate for a suit. A bride will always want her groom in a nice tuxedo. And teenagers will always wear a suit to their formal proms. Concierges and morticians would simply seem out of place in tank tops. And a suit will always be appropriate for a job interview.
How do we safeguard the men's suits? Encouraging them in our day to day living just like any other indispensable item would do the trick. Companies should come up with allowances to encourage their workers to wear them. They should even think of hiring them as it necessitates instead of splurging large amounts of money on them.
Regardless of what specifically happens to the suit, we're likely to see continued changes in the dress code. If you think about it, change is probably for the best, or else you'd be wearing a suit of armor to work tomorrow!
Men's suits could very be called the armor of the present era. Having lived up to its name in some hundreds of years, with the advent of cool look in the offices, church and hitherto formal occasions, men's suits seem to taking a back seat. Why, no surprise if men have stayed loyal to just one suit acquired during marriage and strictly follow "till death do us part" oath!
The 1950s saw professionals scrupulously don suits to their work place everyday. Now, you see the same men flaunting khakis and sports shirts with collars with lan. Surely, the lawyers attending court and executives participating in a Congressional meeting follow the convention and don the current century protective gear - the men's suit.
It's interesting to consider exactly why the suit is falling out of style. The most obvious source of the change is the nature of suits themselves. The simple truth of the matter is they're not comfortable. They limit the range of motion, and only fit correctly when men pay extra to have it tailored. Furthermore, wool is the common material used, which is hard to take care of, hot, and irritating to the skin. Even the shirt and tie that accompany the suit are uncomfortable, almost suffocating. As men became frustrated with the discomfort of this attire, they slowly started phasing suits out of the workplace.
The culture itself has changed, allowing the suit to slowly disappear. People today are comfortable with what was once considered sloppy. Individuals in high status positions may be seen in shorts and graphic tees, and nobody is going to tell them that's unacceptable. In the past, the suit was used to gage success. However, success can be feigned with appearance using those standards. Now people are judged on their intelligence, rather than how they look. Society also values practicality today. A damaged suit can only be thrown away. If you spill something on casual clothes at work, you can continue to wear them at home.
It's unlikely that the suit will even completely disappear though. There are certain traditions that will always remain appropriate for a suit. A bride will always want her groom in a nice tuxedo. And teenagers will always wear a suit to their formal proms. Concierges and morticians would simply seem out of place in tank tops. And a suit will always be appropriate for a job interview.
How do we safeguard the men's suits? Encouraging them in our day to day living just like any other indispensable item would do the trick. Companies should come up with allowances to encourage their workers to wear them. They should even think of hiring them as it necessitates instead of splurging large amounts of money on them.
Regardless of what specifically happens to the suit, we're likely to see continued changes in the dress code. If you think about it, change is probably for the best, or else you'd be wearing a suit of armor to work tomorrow!
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