Yes, of course you can't
Let me guess at the analogues:
- dusty old blazer with jeans - socks that match your watch strap - aloof haircut - sweater vest with dress shirt - T shirt with tuxedo printed on it - pocket square in dusty old sports jacket - button down dress shirt with crewneck t-shirt underneath - canvas sandals - tonsure - facial tattoo
anything except an actual in fact necktie is equivocating in my view but ymmv as the young people say
It definitely helps to have some pointers. I can’t wear a tie, but there are analogues that accomplish the same.
I took this responsibility on (new company) because I really want to take on the additional responsibility.
I know I have a steep learning curve—complicated by learning a somewhat different tech stack—but trial by fire is the only way to see if I can rise up to the challenge.