Originally Posted by SilentKnight

A lot of people these days simply don't know how to dress well. Or they're too lazy or careless to bother.

I've seen people wear jeans to a funeral and ratty t-shirts and sandals to job interviews.

They say clothes don't make the person - but I tend to think clothes are usually a reflection of that person. I'd hire a well-dressed person before giving consideration to someone who couldn't be bothered to at least make a modicum effort to look presentable.