Neck ties are over. They used to be central to mens' fashion. Now if you wear one it's because you have to, which denotes low status. Like, the worst is chinos, a cheap shirt and tie, with a windbreaker instead of a blazer. Also: black sneakers. For some crazy reason, it's actually higher status to wear designer sweats around.

The look for business is slacks, a good pressed shirt, a fitted blazer with no shoulder pads, and NO TIE. Top neck button undone. It's also more comfortable. Even top execs are dressing like this. Ties are only necessary in the most formal occasions.

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Don't wear sweatpants to grandma's funeral :(

[–] Paranoidfactoid@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Yeah, for sure. Agreed.

[–] lovely_reader@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

There are still many companies in many industries that remain business formal all the way to the tippy top. I'm sure this is changing in some sectors, even highly visible ones (like tech and finance) that may lead business fashion in that direction over time. But it isn't universal.

[–] Paranoidfactoid@lemmy.world 0 points 7 hours ago

I haven't seen anyone in business wear a tie in decade or so. Covid really accelerated that trend too.