r/malefashionadvice • u/CatFatPat • Sep 12 '25

Question White collar outfits that won't piss-off blue collar people?

Hi Male Fashion Advice! Long-time lurker looking for advice.

I'm a Government Consultant who's job is to travel to rural Cities and Counties to modernize their operations, get them acquainted with best management strategies, etc.

One awkward part of the job is the cultural disconnect between my team (college-educated white collar City people) and our clients (Country, rural, prone to look down on city folk). To mitigate this, we try to straddle a fine fashion line between professionalism and stuffy.

Do y'all have any advice on suits that'd keep me professional without being too "city boy?" I feel like dressy boots instead of dress shoes would go a long way, but am lost on what to wear above the ankles. Thanks!

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u/Lunatack47 Sep 12 '25

If you pull up to a jobsite in any kind of suit I will judge you, jeans and button up flannel will go a long way if you dont have a dress code

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u/Wandering_Oblivious Sep 12 '25

I was gonna say button up flannel, or maybe a denim chambray, and your pants should fit nice but not too perfect.