Isn't that what they all wear? It's a hangover from the broad-shouldered armani suit days of the 80s, the last time there was a general and wide-spread fashion consciousness among American men.  That's how they all dress---shoulders too big, the suit pants puddling around the sneakers, no tie.  At least he's probably wearing socks even though it will cost him the iGent vote.

Last edited by Chévere (2012-09-03 12:13:39)

Last edited by Popeye Doyle (2012-09-03 15:51:47)

I get treated at the largest private hospital in the Southern Hemisphere and it is notable that few specialists actually dress with collar and tie when visiting patients.  I prefer my specialists to look successful as it gives me some confidence in his/her ability.  Many look like they shop at a discount store and I don't mean the gentlemen selling their wares here.

You want your physician in a tie and your surgeon in a bow tie or open necked shirt - as chevy says long ties flop about and carry bugs. You want them to look clean of shirt and cloth and hands. You don't want a tv show "genius" or someone who does "heroic" surgery. And its not a superhero game - its a team game - more like flying an airline - you want a good plane, good maintenance crew back home, good flight plan, good weather, plenty of fuel and a good crew - the Capitan is just the leader of the flight, important but not everything.