New York City Mayor Adams Never Leaves Home Without a Suit

New York City Mayor Eric Adams maintains a distinctive style: he is rarely seen without a suit, regardless of the activity. From attending basketball games to jumping into a public pool to open the summer season, Adams adheres to his formal attire.

During a recent NBA game, Adams wore a New York Knicks jersey over his shirt and tie, tucked under his jacket, after the team's victory. Earlier, he plunged into a pool in Harlem to inaugurate the city's public pools, wearing a full suit. He humorously told CNN, "I think I misunderstood the term swimsuit." He also noted the affordability of his suits, mentioning purchasing one for $30 from Goodwill, and acknowledged the need for better clothing in extreme heat.

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I think I misunderstood the term swimsuit.

Fashion expert Ella Devi told The Guardian that Adams' consistent suit-wearing likely emphasizes his mayoral duties, projecting an image of someone "always on duty." This approach, she suggests, signals his commitment to the job. Devi, also a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, believes the suit functions as a form of armor, conveying seriousness, professionalism, and legitimacy, qualities that some political opponents may question.

Devi further commented that this "armor" might become inescapable for Adams. "I think he's now somehow trapped in the suit," she said. "He has to stick to the gag, the suit gag. If he wears jeans, the 'New York Post' will write about nothing else for the next three weeks."

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I think he's now somehow trapped in the suit. He has to stick to the gag, the suit gag. If he wears jeans, the 'New York Post' will write about nothing else for the next three weeks.