State of the Market

[sadkingbilly]

There is a wider issue of being interviewed by someone younger than the shirt you are wearing.

what's the issue with keeping shirts for years? so long as they still fit, of course.

[eek]

what's the issue with keeping shirts for years? so long as they still fit, of course.

Depends on the state of the collar and the cuffs. I find that on old shirts the collars start to show signs of age - although that could be thanks to the people who do the ironing for us.

[dsc]

Depends on the state of the collar and the cuffs. I find that on old shirts the collars start to show signs of age - although that could be thanks to the people who do the ironing for us.

Yup often people iron the collars down, already folded, which then "breaks" the edge of the fold and the top layer of the material breaks down over time way quicker. You are supposed to iron them flat and simply fold back to a collar shape.

[Ketto]

Have not worn a shirt to work in years. Last time i wore a shirt for anything work related was for an interview video call in 2022 while on holiday with the family, with swimming shorts and flip flops making up the rest of the attire.

[Yuri F]

Have not worn a shirt to work in years. Last time i wore a shirt for anything work related was for an interview video call in 2022 while on holiday with the family, with swimming shorts and flip flops making up the rest of the attire.

A side effect of WFH - probably a hard way to realize at last moment what something is off with sizing (it's either me or someone secretly replaced the shirt).

[sadkingbilly]

[Ketto]

A side effect of WFH - probably a hard way to realize at last moment what something is off with sizing (it's either me or someone secretly replaced the shirt).

I gave up on the smart work wear in the mid-2010s having turned up suited and booted on day one of three successive contracts, only to find everyone else in jeans and t-shirts every time. Seems mad looking back to think that we all used to dress like we were going to a wedding just to sit typing stuff into a keyboard all day.

[oliverson]

I gave up on the smart work wear in the mid-2010s having turned up suited and booted on day one of three successive contracts, only to find everyone else in jeans and t-shirts every time. Seems mad looking back to think that we all used to dress like we were going to a wedding just to sit typing stuff into a keyboard all day.

They were good times. Dress like a professional and get paid like one. It acts as a differentiator between business and leisure imho. Not the tie though. That's gone! Also, the phrase 'the clothes maketh the man' is pretty true. Can't beat a nice fitting suit. I remember once wandering down into the depths of Canada Water station and somebody tapped me on the back and commented on the fit of my suit. Nice ego boost!

[sadkingbilly]

They were good times. Dress like a professional and get paid like one. It acts as a differentiator between business and leisure imho. Not the tie though. That's gone! Also, the phrase 'the clothes maketh the man' is pretty true. Can't beat a nice fitting suit. I remember once wandering down into the depths of Canada Water station and somebody tapped me on the back and commented on the fit of my suit. Nice ego boost!

what tosh! as an Engineer, all you've got is reputation. doesn't matter a damn what sodding suit you wear.

[oliverson]

what tosh! as an Engineer, all you've got is reputation. doesn't matter a damn what sodding suit you wear.

You've clearly not worked at some of the big pretentious places I have!

Besides, it's not just about looking good in the office, it's about looking and feeling good full stop. Taking pride in one's appearance, seeing the birds on the train undressing you with their eyes. Lol.