Object
Josh's Suit
A spare, clean business suit—folded jacket and matching trousers—cut from an ordinary office-weight wool blend, freshly pressed and unstained. The jacket shows conservative lapels, structured shoulders, and a smooth lining; the trousers hang neatly folded. Donna carries the set, drapes the jacket across Josh's shoulders or hands it to him; Josh accepts and pulls it on, the fabric immediately squaring his posture and masking disarray. Colleagues react to the garment as a cue: it shifts tone from casual banter to professional seriousness and becomes the focus of teasing and reassurance alike.
4 appearances
Purpose
To serve as an emergency change of clothes that restores a presentable, professional appearance for Joshua Lyman so he can resume official duties.
Significance
Acts as a practical costume swap and a narrative talisman: it conceals prior humiliation, dissipates visible disarray, and momentarily restores Josh's authority. The suit also fuels interpersonal teasing (Donna's ribbing about a 'Joey Lucas' suit) and registers the team's brittle morale—its presence converts private vulnerability into public credibility. Match confidence: 0.85.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used