Yeah, you are probably right. My point is more of the way they are viewed over time. I think for the most part the disdain for suits in modern times comes from the counter cultural movements of the 60s. Virtually no one is doing research on their origins.

For people like me there also could be a hold over from the 80's yuppies that explains some of my feelings. Also being required to wear ties to church every week is the practical reason I hate wearing one now.

As I get older this fades. In my youth I hated pretense and dressing up for appearances or respect. Now I get that whatever you do is a signal. Wearing jeans, a hoodie, a t-shirt is all sending a message about what you want to project. We can't help but participate in symbolism. I used to foolishly think I was rejecting it but I think that was wrong now. I was just projecting a different image. Maybe it was truthful or maybe not. Point is, clothes are easy to change and are a signal but one that can be used to manipulate.

Not sure we'd have a better world if lawyers and politicians wore casual clothes. Probably is just us being manipulated.