OK, I’ve got to dash and so won’t put a whole lot of thought into this, but here goes: I understand where you and some readers are coming from in terms of desiring form and function, but, what’s wrong with liking a garment or garment feature purely for aesthetic reasons? Why do we feel a need to justify it by noting practicality? What’s the practical purpose of a necktie? Why have non-functional buttons on sleeves? They serve no practical purpose. How many of us actually use throat latches? | The Silentist

OK, I've got to dash and so won't put a whole lot of thought into this, but here goes: I understand where you and some readers are coming from in terms of desiring form and function, but, what's wrong with liking a garment or garment feature purely for aesthetic reasons? Why do we feel a need to justify it by noting practicality? What's the practical purpose of a necktie? Why have non-functional buttons on sleeves? They serve no practical purpose. How many of us actually use throat latches?

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I guess in the case of cargo pants, people would argue that the pockets take away from a good aesthetic look. I’m somewhere in the middle in that regard, which is why I’d say that if I could find a practical use for them, it’d tip the scale for me.

Still, I’m all for adding “useless” flourishes to garments, if it can be done tastefully.

I will say though that neckties have a purpose: they help keep your collar upright (yeah, a good shirt with a good collar shouldn’t slouch, but most OTR shirts ain’t that good).

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