I think the point is that you shouldn't dress in a certain way for a certain occasion because some idol does it. You should understand why they dress like they

I think the point is that you shouldn't dress in a certain way for a certain occasion because some idol does it. You should understand why they dress like they do and why it works (or doesn't) and then make up your own mind what makes sense for you. Breaking the rules can be very powerful, but if you're showing up to a VC meeting in a bathrobe, you damn well better be bringing the next Facebook with you.