Fewer and fewer of our clients are wearing suits/coats, and fewer wear ties. This isn’t just happening in California, but also in NY/CHI/DFW and more.

Thoughts on best dress to abandon suits/coats?

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Full suit first day to set the tone, sport coat and slacks and feel free to take the coat off during the week.

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I actually kind of hate ties, they serve absolutely no purpose so get rid of the tie whenever you get the opportunity. Admittedly, a well fitted suit with no tie is always a great look, why give it up

Use the “+1” Rule: learn how your client dresses, and show awareness and respect by arriving no more the. One notch more formally dressed. If they wear khakis and buttoned down, it’s fine to add a blazer, but suit/no tie would be 2 notches up, probably overkill

I think folks may have misunderstood the spirit of this thread.

Many client are no longer wearing suits and have shifted to smart casual. We look out of place and pretentious in our suits.

Looking for ideas/brands/etc to look good without a suit or any part of a suit.

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