A guy in tie
Working at offices with a strict dresscode makes me wonder...does a guy in tie look good, or is he just following a strict dresscode that makes him look like a kid in privat school? I mean, come on... It's OK to see one guy walking around in a suit, but when I see a bunch of them, it's like a bunch of kids on a day trip. Who dares to be different? Or maybe that's the point...to melt in. Fuck your own ideas and individuality and melt into the mold of the perfect employee. Cause who wants to stick out and stand alone...who wants to be unique?
When we're kids we learn how to go our own way, dare to be different and dare to stand strong. We are encouraged to speak up and express our thoughts. But I guess when we become adults we learn to do the opposite...stand back and be like everyone else. And I think guys actually like to be on a leash...I mean, in a tie. It makes them feel like one of the suits. And if they do something wrong, the boss can just pull that leash and get them on the right track again... What an exciting life!
posted by Bilinak @ 3:59 AM
2 Comments:
Dress code = uniform. Simple equasion.
Interesting word uniform:
uni form
same shape
It's true what you write though, a man on his own in a suit looks stylish, self assured etc. Group 'm up and it looks like bunch of cattle, especially when placed in a cubicle farm... So maybe it's not the clothing that matters, but the surroundings & circumstances??
I like to mess with dress codes, but in a subtle way. Where there's a requirement for a suit, I'll wear one but make sure the tie and/or socks is something different. Disney being a favourite, they've got some great subtle ties, that seem to blend in when you glance past, but stick out on closer inspection...
One little tip, check out how the tie is knotted, there's the difference in personality... Complex & tidy: may or may not like wearing a suit, but will make sure it's worn propperly
Simple & sloppy: everyday wearer, wears one because he feels he has to...
How the shirt(sleeve) is ironed says a lot as well.
The difference in wearing a suit (or any other uniform) is in the details... That's where you can stick out...
Thanks for your input...you definitely have a point. Have my Halloween socks on today :-) I dare to be different *LOL*
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