^ Good article, York's comments at the end of the article about the increase in tie sales and a return to more formal dressing in times of financial uncertainty is quite an astute observation. I remember reading a few years back that there's a correlation between womens's skirt lengths and how well the economy is performing (no bullsh*t, honest) Apparently the shorter the skirt the better the economy's performing, I have my doubts though.

The tieless 'office casual' thing is perhaps an influence.

However, Brown was photographed wearing a tailored jacket on his holiday in East Anglia. I do not think he will ever be completely relaxed. I do not think he cares about clothes anyway - but politicians often have advisors telling them what to wear.

Brown just likes his trusty light blue shirt. As a Celt, he may be the sort who do not do 'sunshine'.

I would not criticise him for his clothing - even if his political career is becoming unravelled. 

After all, it is not as though he has taken to wearing a baseball cap like a former Tory leader.