Only specific clothing is deductible
Non-specific clothing 👖👗 will be systematically rejected by the tax authorities. This refers to any outfit that can be used in private life (even if worn solely for professional purposes). However, two exceptions allow a full deduction (with fully recoverable VAT):
professional clothing required by employment regulations : lawyer's gown, physiotherapist's smock, construction shoes, safety glasses
clothing used as an advertising medium
This rule also applies to all accessories, except eyewear.
💡 Do you occasionally use your suit for a medical conference ? Unfortunately, that's not enough to be able to deduct it. On the other hand, do you have to wear specific shoes imposed by the hospital ? In that case, no problem, it's 100% deductible 😊