Hi everyone,
As someone who loves suits for the sake of the craftmanship and history, I am drawn towards DB suits for their elegance. Currently working at a firm where everyone dresses up but all in single breasted suits - often without ties.
What do you think about wearing DB suits in the office? Is this something you consider or do?
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Double-breasted (DB) suits can absolutely work in the office, but they come with a few considerations. Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know:
Elegance and Craftsmanship: DB suits are undeniably elegant and exude a sense of sophistication. If you're drawn to them for their craftsmanship and history, they can be a great way to stand out subtly in a professional setting.
Office Culture: Since your firm already leans towards formal attire (single-breasted suits, often without ties), a DB suit might make you appear slightly more formal than your peers. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it could draw attention. If you're confident in your style and presentation, go for it.
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Confidence Matters: Wearing a DB suit requires confidence. If you feel good in it, others will likely perceive it positively.
In summary, DB suits can be a stylish and professional choice for the office, provided they align with your firm's culture and are styled appropriately. If you're passionate about them, don't hesitate to incorporate them into your wardrobe!
Sources: Casualisation of Office Dress Codes, New To Formal Fashion? Start Here. PT1, TIES?!, What are your thoughts on changing dress code?, Men's Fashion Hacks
Only if your wrote ‘Purple Rain.’ Otherwise no.
If you worked in advertising sure. Unfortunately finance is just too cookie cutter for that.
I understand though, DB suits look great on certain people.
I agree but it's a shame. Hopefully the trend cycle comes back around - like ties seeming to resurrect in most offices
The fact that they're already no-tie would suggest it'll stand out a bit. IMO double-breasted suits look stupid without a tie, so by going with a double-breasted suit and wearing a tie you'd be going "2 levels" higher than your peers
Indeed, I also always think in "levels", do you think one should be 1 level more formal than their colleagues? Let's say to match level of the director?
If you're optimizing for optics, I'd probably dress at the same formality level as your colleagues, just really well executed (e.g. no wrinkled shirts, polished shoes). In workplaces where your boss' level dresses a distinct step more formal I probably wouldn't copy that, as it could look a bit pretentious / cocky
That said I don't work somewhere that really cares about dress these days. I dress a level or two more formal than my colleagues but only because I like to and I'm confident there won't be significant negative repercussions
Love DB suits, very class. Have a few in my office who rock them sometimes.
But the no tie is no go and if thats your work environment, would pass.
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