'overdressed'

[FlyingLotus]

I work in an incredibley casual office - track suits, sweatpants hoodies etc. Sometimes I feel like I might look douchy wearing even a casual suit or blazer.. Anyone else in that situation, do u just say f it and wear whatever u want and awkwardly stand out?

 

[twdawson]

 

[Doctor]

I used to bother about this, but I am completely over it these days. I never get ridiculous or anything, but I certainly dress better than those around me... Even in a corporate office where suits are standard, I just up the ante and wear a cracker of a suit

So long as you're not getting around in a tux whilst everyone else has beach shorts on... It's no big deal. Having said that, if your clothes make you uncomfortable, change them.

 

[yoyodunno]

My rule of thumb is try to be the best dressed person in the room, but not by a huge margin because then you could look like a tool.

 

[ter1413]

Yeah...dress how you want!

 

[kwoyeu]

I give my consent! Pls call in a priest for the last rites!

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keep the pants and wear in the cooler months with a shirt and v neck sweater. jacket is totaled!

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+1. I covered the mid west/south east/carib/etc. Takes its toll after a while!

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i don't mind at all...unless said toes are ugly!

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-1. A tux requires REAL formal shoes. DON'T do it!

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That makes it a fail vs a standalone device for any user! Unless you are a Berry user, no bueno!

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exactly! so you still have to carry your blackberry everywhere you go! i will pass!

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And the OP bought the tux. Why not spring for some proper shoes so that he will be rockin a proper outfit!
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Yeah...dress how you want!

 

[Ermac]

Just wearing the sf uniform then. aa/raw/cp

 

[MichaelPemulis]

the w&h tracksuit look is like SF Gangsta. ahahaha.

 

[Kiwi Man]

Originally Posted by ter1413

Yeah...dress how you want!

I agree with this statement! I believe you should dress the way you want it. As long as it is comfortable, you should be all set!

I believe the purpose for any office to allow their employees to wear casual wear so that you guys can be comfortable in your own skin!

 

[pickpackpockpuck]

First off, it's always better to stand out because you look good than because you look like ****. Second, always dress well. Whether anyone admits it or not, people will take you more seriously as a result.

Originally Posted by FlyingLotus

I work in an incredibley casual office - track suits, sweatpants hoodies etc. Sometimes I feel like I might look douchy wearing even a casual suit or blazer.. Anyone else in that situation, do u just say f it and wear whatever u want and awkwardly stand out?

 

[pfurey]

Originally Posted by twdawson

sad part is the sweats here are most likely the collective worth of your entire offices clothing choices, and they wouldn't even realize, nor do they care.

 

[danilo]

Originally Posted by FlyingLotus

I work in an incredibley casual office - track suits, sweatpants hoodies etc. Sometimes I feel like I might look douchy wearing even a casual suit or blazer.. Anyone else in that situation, do u just say f it and wear whatever u want and awkwardly stand out?

my office is like this, people wear shorts etc.

I just dress with some kind of button up shirt, tucked in, chinos, denim, some clarks or sperries.

 

[Mr. White]

Originally Posted by yoyodunno

My rule of thumb is try to be the best dressed person in the room, but not by a huge margin because then you could look like a tool.

Why not just dress as you deem appropriate regardless of how others dress?

 

[SeanathonHuff]

^^^ because we're social creatures, and we're judged in relation to others on a contextual basis...

 

[aeglus]

Originally Posted by Mr. White

Why not just dress as you deem appropriate regardless of how others dress?

thats what I do and it works for me

but I'm not marsupialed and know that sometimes dressing a certain way isn't really appropriate...