Why did the shirt, jacket and tie become the international standard dress code for business and governments?

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Why did the shirt, jacket and tie become the international standard dress code for business and governments?

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Answer 1

The modern suit is in the British style. Britain was the first country to mass produce cheap clothing, including suits, ties and shirts. Britain dominated global trade and every country dealt with British traders in suits. The British Empire started globalisation and global standards in a variety of areas e.g. law and regulations. Internationally the suit became the standard smart dress-wear for business in the same way English became the language of business.