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Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by not_your_vase on Sunday February 16, 2025 @12:27PM (#43069779)
I had a colleague at a previous workplace. It was a bank, but both of us were working in IT - everyone was dressing casually, we were not customer facing. Except for this guy - he always wore a suit with a tie, every single day. I asked him once why. His answer was

  I like wearing suits
Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by Etheryte on Sunday February 16, 2025 @02:50PM (#43071059)
Those tailored suits are garments made to their exact body shape from the finest fabrics money can buy, I doubt they'll be in much discomfort.
Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by duxup on Sunday February 16, 2025 @01:39PM (#43070396)
I assume that unlike my suit, their suits are really comfortable.

Also I do think there’s a “serious business guy” vibe they want to convey.

Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by rmk on Sunday February 16, 2025 @01:36PM (#43070369)
You mean, show up in a hoodie at the inauguration of the President? Even billionaires are not exempt from certain social mores.

Besides, suits, if tailored correctly, are perfectly functional garments, and I'm sure all the billionaires have Savile Row++ bespoke tailors.

Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by ungreased0675 on Sunday February 16, 2025 @12:56PM (#43070027)
Suits can be comfortable
Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by SunlitCat on Sunday February 16, 2025 @01:29PM (#43070299)
Because they can!
Re:Ask HN: Why do some billionaires wear suits at work? by dave4420 on Sunday February 16, 2025 @12:28PM (#43069793)
They’re billionaires. They can easily afford comfortable suits.