Suits... the West's answer to Chinese regulation clothing and a sort of modern day suit armour.
I was at a reception in the ME. We long-timers, inc the big boss, were there in suede bondu boots, khaki shorts, open neck white shirts - no ties. In walks the Minister followed by his Civil Service wonks.... they all looked like the inspector in Death in Paradise, sweat was the order of the day for them, but they were sooo well dressed! Nice!
Smart casual is so much better.
