I think it depends on the client....
I agree with Tom that most portraits of men in suits "suit" a purpose - to portray a successful gentlemen in his business environment. Further, they are usually meant to be displayed in a corporate environment, an office or boardroom.
Certainly if you are doing a personal portrait for someone, where the setting will be more casual and the portrait will be displayed in a more family or home environment, then loosening up the suit, and/or adding some flare is completely appropriate.
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