Why do I have to wear a suit to my interview? Hell, why does anybody have to wear suits? Let’s analyze what the suit is saying to the interviewer. It says,
“I heard I should wear a suit.”
AND
“I had money for a suit.”
OR
“I have a suit that fits.”
Having money is not something someone flaunts at a job interview. Doesn’t having money mean you want the job less? You should be dressed in a way that says you want the job and not to say, ” I am a tool of cultural aesthetic who is going to use this garment as a crutch to increase my apparent respectability as I sit here uncomfortably and talk to you but fidget whenever you’re not looking.”
We can wear hand-knit sweaters to business functions. They say so much more.
“I have the tenacity, dedication and fine motor skills to remain at a task until completion. My devotion to this sweater’s creation is a direct reflection of my desire to join your organization.”
OR
“I’m nice enough to Grandma that she knitted this for me. How can you reject a person who’s that nice to his grandmother? You can safely assume my social support is sufficient that a termination-induced homicidal breakdown is unlikely.”