The Senate sergeant at arms and relevant congressional staff have been notified about changes to the chamber's informal dress code, which will go into effect on Monday.
I'm a programmer, and I like dressing up: I don't like ties, but I like wearing slacks and a button up shirt - so long as it's a nice fit, it doesn't restrict your movement, and there's a lot of things to subtly stim with - you can roll your sleeves up or rebutton the cuff, you can make your steps clack or silent depending on how you walk, etc. Plus people just treat you differently off the bat, it's a confidence boost
After a few years of constantly being told by everyone "you don't have to dress up, people come here in jeans and a t-shirt" I finally gave in and took the hint
People just expect good programmers to look aggressively casual these days
I'm a programmer, and I like dressing up: I don't like ties, but I like wearing slacks and a button up shirt - so long as it's a nice fit, it doesn't restrict your movement, and there's a lot of things to subtly stim with - you can roll your sleeves up or rebutton the cuff, you can make your steps clack or silent depending on how you walk, etc. Plus people just treat you differently off the bat, it's a confidence boost
After a few years of constantly being told by everyone "you don't have to dress up, people come here in jeans and a t-shirt" I finally gave in and took the hint
People just expect good programmers to look aggressively casual these days