Snobbish, no.
Classic, yes.

 

A person can be snobbish.

A 3-piece? A resounding YES!*




*In a world where a book judged by its cover

 

Snobbish?? Say what now???

 

A person can be snobbish.

A 3-piece? A resounding YES!*

*In a world where a book judged by its cover

Did you just defame yourself ?

 

Classic, yes. Dignified, yes. Imposing, yes. Snobbish? :fool:

 

Some people think that any well-dressed man looks snobbish.

 

Some people think that any well-dressed man looks snobbish.

QFT. Combed hair is snobbish in this modern world.
If cold, wear a vest. No apologies.

 

In this day an age where people say "suit-wearing" as a derogatory term, I'm sure that some find even sports jackets snobbish. If you like it, wear it.

 

Classic, yes. Dignified, yes. Imposing, yes. Snobbish? :fool:

Some people think that any well-dressed man looks snobbish.

My thoughts almost exactly. To "classic" and "dignified" I would also add practical and comfortable.

Interestingly, at dinner the other night there were several other men wearing waistcoats, and almost all of the men were at least reasonably dressed for dinner at a nice restaurant. A few years ago in the same circumstances in this area I would certainly have been the only one wearing a waistcoat, quite possibly the only one wearing a tie, and one of a small number who'd put a jacket on. Instead, those who hadn't made an effort to dress suitably were the exception.

This is not an area known for its sartorial excellence, but recently I have seen many encouraging signs - the pocket handkerchief is becoming common, tweed is no longer a rare sight, the reappearance of the leather shoe (particularly brown brogues). Perhaps the revolution is finally getting under way.

 

Some people think that any well-dressed man looks snobbish.

That's the issue you're going to face on a daily basis.
Many people see anyone trying to better themselves as being "elitist", which in the new political correctness is considered double plus ungood.

 

A three piece suit looks great on the right person.

 

The clerk said, "Yes, but it can be very attractive, depending on the suit.".

If I was the store's manager I would certainly need to speak with this clerk. Who in their right mind would respond with a "yes"?!? The rest of his response if fairly useless as well. Sadly, I've encountered many such salespeople in menswear stores.

 

In this day an age where people say "suit-wearing" as a derogatory term, I'm sure that some find even sports jackets snobbish. If you like it, wear it.

In fact, those people don't tend to differentiate between a suit and any other kind of jacket with lapels.

 

As an aside to my other comment, I could understand a 3-piece suit coming off as snobbish if you were to wear one in the wrong circumstances. For example, only a few people wear a suit of any kind in my office, and they are higher-ups. Should someone in a lower position come in wearing a 3p, it could come off as odd. Maybe not "snobby", since I feel that's a matter of attitude, but it would seem out of place and potentially inappropriate. It's important to be aware of your surroundings.

 

Some people may think so, but I think there is a difference between respecting others with your attire, and bending over backwards to placate everyone.

OF course, as Spex notes, context is everything with clothes.

 

Snobbish, no.
Classic, yes.

You forgot "classy"

 

If someone sees a waistcoat and labels the wearer as a snob, that same person may judge you for having a clean-shaven face...
a neat haircut...
a white dress shirt...
a necktie...
cuff links...
a pocket square...
a sport coat...
a suit...
... or even if you're a man over 30 who maintains a slim build.

Such people invariably tag themselves by a passive-aggressive comment. I ignore such people.

 

A three piece suit looks great on the right person.

Any person.

 

If someone sees a waistcoat and labels the wearer as a snob, that same person may judge you for having a clean-shaven face...
a neat haircut...
a white dress shirt...
a necktie...
cuff links...
a pocket square...
a sport coat...
a suit...
... or even if you're a man over 30 who maintains a slim build.

Such people invariably tag themselves by a passive-aggressive comment. I ignore such people.

Indeed they do, for most of the above list.
I get such passive-aggressive snarky comments from my brother in law whenever he sees me wear tweed.
It's a class warrior thing.

 

^heh. I was late to a meeting this week and one wag asked if there had been an air raid. I dress in an old fashioned manner is the joke.

 

^heh. I was late to a meeting this week and one wag asked if there had been an air raid. I dress in an old fashioned manner is the joke.

I get that too. "Nobody wears a suit anymore"

 

The suit design does not make the snob. Alas, the snob was there all along and the clothing design simply sharpens an observer's focus! Some manage to appear to be in costume, regardless of the clothing they happen to be wearing at the moment and others never do.

 

I guess it depends on context.

I work for the UK government, and dress code is basically anything. Most men will wear a shirt and smart trousers at the minimum. Others will wear full suits. There is no need to go the whole nine yards where I work, so when people do, they normally get called out. THere is an older gentleman who wears a 3 piece everyday and looks great. THen there is someone my age who wears a 3 piece every day (unfortunately, it doesn't fit him that well), and people think he is posh.

On the other hand, a 3 piece in the boardroom would be acceptable. My cousin is a barrister, and literally every barrister HAS to wear a 3 piece.

 

If you are in a situation where it matters, in some situations, the vest can be a bit too much.

Most of the time, it really wouldn't matter.

 

Myself and a couple others at work wear three piece suits. I try to wear at least one of mine every week. (Meaning, the same couple suits but with the waistcoat). It doesn't get us ostracized, though I'm the only one who wears his with braces and/or side tabs. Worth noting this is a menswear store, so it's not THAT out of place.