I've been wearing suits regularly since I was 12

Being academically advanced and entering high school at age 12 the gulf between my intellectual development and that of my physicality became painfully obvious. While the former was rather prodigious it certainly did not help me fit in. The latter, in a world of 14 & 15 yr old girls simply cast me as the "A+ girl with the "A" cup. I wanted to look more "mature" and suit ensembles tended to hide my "inadequacies". My very indulgent and quite wealthy grandmother (who always looked exquisite) was only too happy to provide me with a fabulous collection. They gave me such confidence. I wore them with pride.

NCCindy · 36-40, F

I'm in my 30's and tend to dress up....

It makes people think that I'm in charge and I own the place.

ElegantAlex · 18-21, F

@NCCindy When I was in high school I happened to be in the corridor during a spare. A visitor saw me in my suit and thought I was one of the school staff.

Strongtea · 22-25, M

I had a lovely Paul Smith suit when I was 15, it is actually slightly big for me now as I like slimmer fitting clothes. But I look at it from time to time as it’s made so well!