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With 20 posts, so far, only one post has been categorized as a formal status symbol. “Formal” seemed to be a natural classification but from an interpretive point of view it became apparent that most formal symbols are blatant and need no interpretation as status symbols. Nevertheless, there are many questions surrounding this classification and [...]

I have to admit my bias and say that I’m not particularly fond of suits, although I do wear blazers and tweeds, albeit casually. Growing up, my mother owned a restaurant and to her—somebody wearing a suit equated salesman and salesman equated a pest. Later, though, I learned to equate suits with politicians and leaders. [...]

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