The suit is coming back and it’s about time. Men’s fashion magazines say so. Some companies are ditching casual wear and insisting employees return to business-appropriate dress. Mad Men at work.
A suit is not just an article of clothing, but engenders—or betrays—a state of mind.
Dressing is all about the subconscious. It’s about how you feel. You feel responsible in a suit. The suit is seriousness of purpose.
In a recent survey conducted by Kelton Research, well-dressed men are seen as sexier, smarter and more successful. In fact, 91 percent of Americans think dressing well can make a man appear more physically attractive than he actually is, while 64 percent believe women are more likely to marry a well-dressed man than a schlub.
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