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should i wear a suit everyday?

benjamin831

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Do it. I'd love to see what social ostracization can do you.

Columbine anyone?
 

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Are you trying to make a statement of confidence, individuality, etc? If so, why are you asking others what they think?

If you want to know if its appropriate, I think not. I also think the notion in one of the posts above that purposely subjecting yourself to ridicule is character-building is absurd. There are plenty of tough experiences in life without you having to purposely create them.
 

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Originally Posted by Oligarch
Are you trying to make a statement of confidence, individuality, etc? If so, why are you asking others what they think?

If you want to know if its appropriate, I think not. I also think the notion in one of the posts above that purposely subjecting yourself to ridicule is character-building is absurd. There are plenty of tough experiences in life without you having to purposely create them.


+1. Having character means doing the right thing, even if that may mean being subjected to ridicule, not intentionally doing the wrong thing for the sake of ridicule. Being a character, on the other hand ....
 

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I am sorry if I was not clear. I was not suggesting subjecting yourself to ridicule as a way of building character. All I was saying is, If you like something and it feels natural, you will have those who will ridicule you because of their insecurities. I was trying to say it is important to keep doing what you feel is right and true to yourself, the obstacles you encounter and the the way you deal with them are the experiences that build character.
 

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Originally Posted by yllilevad9119
Hi, im a 17 year old guy going into his senior year of high school and i would really like to wear a classy suit everyday. but im afraid some people may get jealous or it may seam that i think im something else. and by the way when i wear a suit i make sinatra look like a hobo. that being said to me wearing a suit is like wearing armor. what would you think if u were in hs and someone did this ?
What does it take to be number one? Two is not a winner and three nobody remembers (hey)
 

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Originally Posted by yllilevad9119
Hi, im a 17 year old guy going into his senior year of high school and i would really like to wear a classy suit everyday. but im afraid some people may get jealous or it may seam that i think im something else. and by the way when i wear a suit i make sinatra look like a hobo. that being said to me wearing a suit is like wearing armor. what would you think if u were in hs and someone did this ?

No. Be a 17 year old kid and dress casually. Wearing a suit everyday will make you look like a fool. Now if the situation calls for it (class speech/presentation, prom, weddings, etc.) feel free to rock that suit with the style you say you have.
 

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Personally, I think that you should wear office pants!
 

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Originally Posted by yllilevad9119
and by the way when i wear a suit i make sinatra look like a hobo.

not true without pics.
 

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Wow. Please save yourself a lot of trouble, and do not wear a suit to HS. You will be mocked and teased endlessly (rightfully so) and over a stupid reason.
 

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People rarely wear suits to college, unless they are business majors. Don't do it. There are ways to dress above the rest while not looking anal.
 

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I am reminded of the Leave it to Beaver episode where Wally grew a mustache and wore a suit and tie to school to impress a girl and got ridiculed for it..and that was the early 60s!
 

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In before calvinloke.

I'd personally go sans jacket. Anyway, if you are really planning on doing that, be prepared to face the mass criticism and social isolation that will ensue. Also, be prepared to be ushered into the counseling room and be lectured by the teachers for dressing better than them.
 

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Oh, this so precious.
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Just wear a relatively nice shirt (long-sleeve and collar open) with jeans or khakis and some Florsheim ankle boots. That's the best you can do for now. Unless you can convince your parents to send you to a better school.
 

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At certain high schools, you'll get ridiculed for being stylish in the least bit. I never wore suits, but wear dress boots, jeans, and a knit sweater? Wear a casual knit tie? Wear a bright colored jacket? Mockery. But you stand out, and it gets you noticed by girls in other grades. (I just graduated hs, btw).
As others have said, don't wear a suit, as it isn't really appropriate for high school. But sportcoats can be fine, and it is easy to dress noticeably well without being in a suit.
 

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