All the Hidden Metaphors Behind Succession's High-Stakes Fashion Choices

In season 3, episode 1, we briefly see Wambsgans in a puffy vest again but it's much more subtle and, therefore, much more appropriate. This style evolution hints at his savviness. Wambsgans is a social climber and a suck-up who never makes the same mistake twice. Of course, he studied everyone else's vests and made sure he bought the right one for next time.

Interestingly Matland has a theory about the popularity of puffy vests among the white-collar corporate set. She told The Ringer, "I think they wear them because they make them look tougher than they actually are. These are guys who never played football. The vests are something that make them feel bigger than they physically are."