“Wearing a suit can seem like a somewhat archaic gesture, a concession to formality in a determinedly casual age.”

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The quote suggests that wearing a suit may feel old-fashioned today, especially in a culture that favors casual clothing. It presents the suit as a deliberate sign of formality rather than an everyday norm.

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Originally said in English.

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About Tom Junod

American journalist

Thomas Christopher Junod is an American journalist and senior writer for ESPN.com. He has worked in magazine journalism and has received two National Magazine Awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors. Junod is known for his writing in long-form journalism and magazine features. His work has been recognized twice by his peers in the field, through the National Magazine Awards, and he remains associated with ESPN.com as a senior writer.

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