A developer has published an essay arguing that traditional suits function as superior technology compared to modern everyday clothing, citing comfort, utility, and durability as key advantages.
According to the author, suits excel in accommodating individual body proportions. Most modern clothes come in limited size combinations that don’t account for variation in body ratios—such as leg-to-torso length or rise proportions. The author notes that suits are designed to be tailored to a wearer’s specific measurements, allowing for proper fit regardless of unusual proportions. In contrast, contemporary pants slip and shift at the waist despite correct sizing, requiring belts to keep them in place. Suits, by comparison, rest properly at the waist without such adjustments.
The essay highlights pocket functionality as a major advantage. Suit jackets feature three front pockets, two inner pockets, and a dedicated pencil slot, plus well-sized pants pockets. The author states this allows carrying a phone, notebook, pen, pencil, napkins, charger, and more without additional bags. Modern clothing, by contrast, often lacks practical pockets—particularly for women, whose garments frequently feature “practically useless” pockets, forcing reliance on handbags.
Button-based closures are presented as more durable than zippers. The author notes that zippers require complete replacement when they fail, while buttons that fall off are “VERY easy to place back in.”
Durability is another cited advantage. The author reports that modern jackets typically last five years before deteriorating, while a traditional coat inherited from his father remains in good condition despite being decades old. T-shirts, he notes, develop holes unexpectedly after a few years.
The author acknowledges that while suits feel more comfortable and functional, he avoids wearing them outside formal occasions due to social expectations. Modern street fashion dominates casual settings, and he notes it would feel awkward to wear a suit to a friend’s house despite its practical superiority.
Key facts
- Suits can be tailored to individual body proportions while mass-market clothes offer limited size combinations
- Suit jackets feature multiple functional pockets; women’s modern clothing often has minimal pocket capacity
- Buttons are easier to repair than zippers when they fail
- Traditional clothing reportedly lasts decades while modern garments deteriorate within five years