I work an office job, and the dress code is "Business Casual." I like to put a tie on, maybe a sport coat, some nice slacks, dressy shoes, etc. It does a couple of things for me: 1. Wearing a tie makes me feel like I'm actually at a place where I should be presenting myself well, and in a workplace scenario, it makes me feel like I'm working.
2. It's countercultural. I am 25 years old, so business casual has been de rigueur since before I was born. Dressing up that 10% more is, at this point, a countercultural choice. Be a little rebel in your cute little outfit.
3. I look and feel good as hell. Obviously this won't work for everyone. If you work with your hands, a tie has never been a practical choice. Additionally, if you have to wear a uniform, I'm very sorry for this horrible dehumanization.
went to the art series ballet at lincoln center last week. one performance felt like peeling the skin off my body, another sent me into silent tears. photo is a blurry 35mm from the after party where Elizaveta Porodinaโs work was on display. get those 30 under 30 tix.
