Losing the tie

What are you wearing to work these days? We’ve gotten a bit of mail about our recent observation on the changing nature of office attire. Reader Bruce Rosselot weighs in.

“Want to know what is in my closet? Best to ask what isn’t: collared shirts, suits of any kind, and absolutely no ties. Like reader Ernie Keppler, I was forced by my employers to wear a tie at jobs where it served no purpose. And quite frankly, I don’t know of any purpose a tie truly has. I have seen the tie lose its relevance in many occupations and I hope it continues.