The man makes the clothes

I do have some standards for dress, starting with the fact that I don't support the idea of people working in the nude unless they are in that sort of, uhhhh, occupation.

We are, as a society, overly concerned about the exterior. We tend to pre-judge people based on how young they are, how pretty they look or how they comb their hair. This is particularly true in many workplaces. Studies have shown, for instance, that heavier folks are often passed over for a job simply because of their weight. This often leads to employers hiring less productive, less qualified people who happen to look good in the office Christmas party photographs. Meanwhile, the company is tanking because it hasn't hired the best and the brightest. Packaging often seems more important than qualifications.

Of course, there are exceptions. Hooters, for instance, has to meet a different standard in hiring because they sell more than just chicken wings and bad beer. Yes, cops need to look like cops for practical reasons involving public safety. And I suppose if you're selling business suits it's a good idea to be well dressed. Hopefully, you get a clothing discount.

I think folks place different values on appearances. In many cases, it's easier to judge someone on how they look versus trying to get to know them.

To my eye, some people look far better when they are in casual clothing as opposed to more formal wear. The opposite can also true with other folks. It's not only what you wear, but how you wear it. What it makes you feel. If you look stiff and uncomfortable in a business suit, you're going to project that to the world and defeat the purpose of wearing the suit. On the other hand, Marines probably feel more like Marines when in their uniforms, which is not a bad thing when it comes to defending the country.