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(03-29-2012 02:25 PM)Bad Hussar Wrote:  

I have a suit question. Not about game, but I don't want to start a new thread for no good reason.

We all know that going suited up gives you an edge in game, especially night game. What does everyone think about suiting up for work, when it is not only not required, but is almost unprecedented.

I don't work for one of these, but I'm thinking especially about places like Facebook and Google, where they seem to have an unwritten policy that you have to dress down to be "authentic", "real" or some such rubbish. Day one on the job you walk in with a suit. Everyone else is dressed just like they were when they were 12, or maybe if they're luck 16.

How do you think people would react? Curious? Furious? Something else?

Depends on what you do. Because I have alot of external meeting and after hours social obligations, I'm suited down 80% of the time. Not stuffy or with a tie, but rather my own style. This is typical for me, suits and v necks, minus the button down shirt:

I think I get an edge out of it. Not many others in my office are.

Sure there's some hate at times, but it's the jealous kind of hate I like- that's when you know you're doing it well. Cool people dig it, haters hate...it's really kind of predictable. Usually people hate when they feel it puts them at a disadvantage (which is the point) and when they are made to feel like just another casual dressed slob. (if its too much for a certain crowd... you just take off your jacket and magically look more like everyone else)

And frankly, IMO, it sets you apart from the pack, kind of like personal branding. (just make sure individuality is allowed) I think better dressed people get more daily benefits- I just feel I can talk with anyone in any situation, be a focal point of the room, and always get the benefit of the doubt that I know what I'm talking about. Of course some dudes will hate, but f--- them; they shouldn't be trying so hard to fit in.