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I once had an awesome suit. It was so comfortable. What is uncomfortable, is wearing a tie.
That's true. I'd say the worst part about ties isn't so much the tie, but buttoning the top button of your shirt. If you can find a shirt that is big enough in the neck, it wouldn't be as bad. I don't have a big neck at all, and most of my shirts are tight if the top button is buttoned.
I've have heard of "Business Casual" but not sure how "business" or how "Casual" you can go with out looking out of place in a suit. My question is if you/or your man wears a suit and tie to work or for pleasure, what is casual?
In general, suits are not considered casual, even without ties. (An exception is *classic* Giorgio Armani -- the cut/silhouette are stylish/dressy but not too formal.)
A simple way to go business casual is with a blazer/sport coat and contrasting trousers. The degree of formality can be raised/lowered through choice of cut, fabric, color & pattern of shirt, whether you wear a tie and, if so, the pattern, etc. Not too difficult.
As for the remarks about suits being uncomfortable, thin wool is a lot more comfortable than denim.
This is the problem with designations such as "business casual". They really have no standardized meanings, so the speaker and the listener can have two entirely different interpretations.
If you've been asked to an event that is billed as casual, business casual, or something like that the safest thing is to call and find out what the expectations are.
Suits are not comfortable, nor are ties. I have one suit, my "Marry/Bury" for weddings, funerals... and job interviews. I can't think of any other reason why I'd wear one, so I don't invest in them. Seems like something only a very few professions still wear. I'm just glad I wasn't alive in the '50s when men had to wear suits to every job, to take a train, or take out the trash! Women looked very uncomfortable back then too.
Matter of opinion. My teenaged son wears suits to high school when he feels like just making the day special. He really enjoys "putting his best foot forward". And the girls love it of course.
What is "uncomfortable" about a properly fitted suit?
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I beg to differ. Put $350+ into your suit, have it tailored to you, and it can be a fine garment. Worsted wool is one of the softest fabrics next to cashmere or silk. Those cheap polyester suits look like crap AND act as a furnace trapping your body's heat.
Exactly. I guess there are a lot of guys out there that don't really know what a good suit feels like.
Exactly. I guess there are a lot of guys out there that don't really know what a good suit feels like.
Yep. Put on Brioni cashmere and you will never want to take it off. (Of course, it will set you back about $9,000)
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My teenaged son wears suits to high school when he feels like just making the day special. He really enjoys "putting his best foot forward". And the girls love it of course. 
