[asogi]

The problem with overdressing (as an engineer) is that outside visitors will assume that you're not an engineer.

[Swizec]

You can overdress in a way that still makes it super obvious you're not being "dressy". Unconventional accessories are always a good pick.

Like, you can be wearing the nicest of tuxedo pants with the nicest of button-down shirts, but adding just the right hat or scarf magically turns it into a casual outfit.

[csq]

I have to say, this advice sounds a bit unsound.

"Unconventional accessories are always a good pick" is playing with fire, as is recommending tuxedo pants, a button down, and a hat or scarf.

Have you seen what nerds do when told it's okay to wear hats?

[sk5t]

With that kind of getup, I'd suppose the wearer to be trying way too hard to be a hipster. None of those articles go together...

[Kaizyn]

This is beyond the capability and competency of any decent engineer.

[jiggy2011]

I imagine that could be used to your advantage if you played it right.

[dllthomas]

What's wrong with challenging assumptions? About the worst case, here, is that you can share a laugh over stereotypes.

[MartinCron]

I overdress once a week (fancy Friday) and people figure it out soon enough.