City of St. Louis Revenue Collector Gregg Daly likes a conservative look that pops. A little tasteful hankie in a pocket here and a “splash” with the tie there, but he’s mostly old school. Cuff links and pinstripes all the way.”(Cuff links) dress up your whole outfit. It makes it so much nicer,” Daly said. “It finishes the look, adds a little class to the outfit. I can’t imagine wearing a suit without cuff links.”

Dressed in a dark blue pinstripe suit and light blue shirt by Saville Row, Daly said this is his signature look for work or going out at night. He prefers the standard business attire of the 40s, 50s and 1960s, recalling how he learned much of his style from his father.”He was the first person I saw look great. He’d go walking out the door and he’d look great,” Daly said.

Daly said he tries to purchase his suits in the city if he can but he also shops at Saville Row and Sam Cavato. Wearing a suit and tie is second nature for him. He’s been dressing that way since high school where the academy he attended required students to wear suit jackets and ties.Besides his own look, Daly pegged city license collector Mike McMillan and State Rep. Tom Villa as stylish, classical dressers.While he understands that some individuals are going for a more casual look in the workplace, Daly said there is a time and place for everything and some places demand a suit.

“If you’re going to be in business type situation, (if) you’re going to be discussing important matters to people … I think it’s important to look your best,” Daly said. “Impressions are lasting.”

Photos by Danielle Belton