Extraintrovert said:
If you are of the opinion that a tie is both not uncomfortable (holy double negatives, Batman!) and improves your appearance, then that is perfectly understandable. Just be aware that human history is littered with idiotic accouterments that at the time were considered to improve the appearance of the wearer, but are now laughed at because the wearer was so obviously more concerned with fashion than practicality, and it is only a matter of time before the tie joins the ever-increasing pile. Also, the idea that a piece of cloth can make someone "look professional" (or that professionalism can be judged based on appearance instead of, I don't know, actual behaviour) is hysterical.
...What are you talking about? Dressing like you GIVE a damn IS a sign of professionalism, and it's a great way to make an immediate and memorable first impression. I can't tell you how many applicants we turn away at my job because they think it's alright to fucking walk in covered in "bling" and a torn up tee-shirt, drop a pathetic excuse of a crumpled up resume on the counter, and expect us to be in such
dire fucking straights that we'd hire their apparently lazy ass. If you don't care enough to look the part, then why would we care to hire you?