I'll have to agree with this. As a programmer, I'm not particularly interested in wearing a suit and tie while working so by principle I wouldn't wear it to an interview.
It really depends on the company, though. If while talking with the company before the interview they came off as lax on their dress code, I wouldn't bother wearing anything fancy. I guess it's about judging the appropriateness for the given situation.
In the end, I'd prefer to wear whatever I'm most comfortable in so I can be myself and show them exactly who I am, as opposed to carbon copy office bitch in a suit.
For me it's not about the suit, it's about the rules. If a company requires you to wear a suit (by the way, I'm fine with wearing a suit for client meetings, etc) - chances are they'll be restrictive in other areas too.
I agree, plus it just sets a tone and atmosphere I don't want to work in.
Unfortunately, my present employer requires I wear a collared shirt and dress shoes, which I hate. I am much more productive when I can wear whatever I want. It shows, too. Especially when I'm forced to come in on a Saturday but can wear whatever I want; I get so much more done.
It really depends on the company, though. If while talking with the company before the interview they came off as lax on their dress code, I wouldn't bother wearing anything fancy. I guess it's about judging the appropriateness for the given situation.
In the end, I'd prefer to wear whatever I'm most comfortable in so I can be myself and show them exactly who I am, as opposed to carbon copy office bitch in a suit.