Ties that blind

Rather than the collar-and-tie uniform, give men smarter, gender-neutral clothing options, argues BEN WALLACE.

- BEN WALLACE

Cut off your collar and tie I am sick of the corporate male uniform of collar and tie, and the lack of choice men have for office attire. Ties are uncomfortable. They restrict my airways and make me feel as if I am choking. Why wear them? We should dump these relics of masculinity and begin wearing smart, gender-neutral clothing.

Inclusivity is here

We are living in a more inclusive society, where gender boundaries are breaking down and freedom of expression is increasing. So, why are most male office workers still wearing the same standard suit? Why is the collar and tie the male uniform on formal occasions? There's a whole world of female fashion that has nothing to do with dresses and is free of collars and ties.

Male fashion is inflexible or juvenile