Last week I mused about whether my daily uniform of suit and tie was a sign that I’ve sold out. The jury remains out on that question, but now the European Union has raised the question of whether such attire might be contributing to global warming.
I kid you not: A “senior commissioner” (what does that mean) at the EU has proposed that men stop wearing ties in the summer so that the EU can turn down the air conditioning in its offices. The article doesn’t say exactly, but I assume they would also stop wearing the jackets, which are frankly ridiculous in weather over about 75 degrees.
I don’t know about you, but I’m all for it! I understand the desire to make sure lawyers look professional in order to show respect and make a good impression on both court and client. However, why can’t a “professional” look be accomplished by some combination of clothes that is more comfortable and less ridiculous? Jackets in the fall and winter? Fine. Ties? Never. As much as some in the U.S. legal world oppose following the Europeans for any reason, I say we jump aboard this train and ride it all the way to shorts, sandals, and Hawaiian shirts in court. Tasteful and muted colors only, please.
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3 Comments so far. Leave a comment below.All i know is, guys with loosened ties and rolled-up sleeves are H-O-T.
I love it!
Everyone knows that neckties lead to glaucoma, they carry disease, and can lead to heart attacks – but at least they can be strung together to make great looking skirts.
Necktie wearers of the world, UNTIE!
If you get the boat, I’ve got Hawaiian shirts.
Go slow.
I’ve always been confused about how a jacket that happens to be the same color as your pants is so much more formal than a jacket that is not the same color as your pants, or not wearing the completely unnecessary jacket at all. Frankly if you’re trying to look nice I’m always felt that Confucian robes or a dashiki makes more sense. They’re pleasant to look at in a way that a black jacket with black pants isn’t.Also, the cops brought me another line-up and this time I picked out the same individuals they suspected. So two kids are going to get arrested. I’m starting to feel guilty AI, wondering what you’d think of me.