"Do you need a suit?" - Topic of the day 8/18/24
Exactly what it says on the tin. Do you need to own a suit? If so, why (or alternatively, when)? If not, why (and what alternatives exist)?
105 Replies
No
I'll get the lights
Everyone I know seems to be getting married, but all the invites are vague/low-formality enough that I don't really feel the need to wear a suit thankfully. I need a blazer at some point though
Maybe
No but I want
I’d say no you don’t. But the more I feel like I don’t need to wear one the more I want to wear one.
depends
No
But I’m the living definition of fuck it
A suit is unnecessary for most of life and I don’t think a lot of people are having the most solemn celebrations of the end of life anymore either
That said, suiting can be very fun and I think if you’re into fashion having at least one suit is not a negative
The one family wedding I've been to did require a suit or tux. So I think only if your family or friends have a formal dress code for weddings etc
Or if you're appearing in court as a lawyer (or party to a case)
no
Yes
A suit of armor
Personally for me the appeal of a suit is how unnecssesary it is because that can make it a statement.
counterpoint
suits attract suit guys and they suck
no
given how casual society has gotten in most cases you're probably fine with separates