I’d say in
general, men’s attire is more relaxed that years ago but that depends on
whether you’re a big city or small town person, what your business or
profession is and who your customers are.
Mine is a
business where the expectation is I wear a business suit and tie but many who
do what I do don’t.
I remember
my olden young days when hanging in my bedroom closet were several business suits
and ties. Then, I was qualified to be a spokesman
for George Zimmer’s Men’s Warehouse, a men’s clothing store; I guarantee it!
My business suit
and tie journey began during a period known as the 3-piece suit era. In addition to matching slacks and a coat, a button-up
vest was the third piece.
There was a 4-piece
era the generation before me with a business hat being the fourth piece. I missed out on that action but vintage black
and white photos of that generation give me clues what it must have been like.
With God’s
blessing, hopefully there’s more ahead in my business life and which way my
business dress attire heads is anyone’s guess.
I have an open mind and sometimes wonder if I should retire my jeans and
sport’s T-shirt casual “off-season” business attire for something more debonair
and dapper.
I always
rationalize my casual attire by arguing that the fashion ramp I walk is while
wearing knowledge attire – my technical knowledge and an ability to express it
to those willing to pay me for it. In
that regard, I’m always “dressed” for success.
Still, I’m
sure many would like to see me prettied up occasionally, looking like a man model
gracing the cover of GQ magazine. This
image is within my striking distance with a new and substantial investment in the
latest middle-aged man business attire.
Maybe I need
to quit being a hypocrite and dress like how I appear in my business card
photo.
Yes, maybe
one day soon a fire will be ignited and I’ll be afflicted with middle-aged man fashion
passion.
Pax
Domini sit semper vobiscum
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