# The Half Suit Business On Top, Party Below By Angela Lowe | Published 2006-09-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-half-suit-business-on-top-party-below References: [gushmagazine](http://www.gushmagazine.com/article/the-half-suit-business-on-top-party-below/) & [businessbibs](http://www.businessbibs.com/) As we move into a world that is more technological advanced, every aspect of our lives begin to reflect those changes. For instance more people are working from home and interacting with their co-workers via [video conference calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-suitup-x-teams). Suits are typically a requirement for those meetings, but won't a business bib do the job? The business bibs allows you to fool your boss and co-workers into thinking that you're [wearing a suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw24-suiting-collection) when in fact it's just a half suit. It's perfect because for one thing you still don't need to wear pants and it's a shirt, tie and jacket all in one. Prices range from $135 to $150, but really what you're paying for is a highly skilled personal shopper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote Work Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of stylish tops or accessories designed specifically for video conference calls. - **Personal Shoppers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an on-demand personal shopper service that curates tailored clothing options for virtual meetings. - **Hybrid Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design clothing items that combine professional and casual elements, catering to the changing nature of work environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online platform that sells specialized clothing and accessories for remote workers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers to create unconventional workwear collections inspired by the shift towards remote work. - **Personal Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a personalized styling app that recommends virtual meeting outfits based on individual preferences and company dress codes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Facing Suit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit.md) - [Wearable WFH Cushion Jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-workforce.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Workwear Suit Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripster-x-dickies.md) - [Executive Workwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12th-tribe-x-corporate-natalie.md) - [Chic Corporate-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-hours-collection.md) - [BBQ-Themed Napkin-Made Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-fit.md)