People go out these days looking as if they've never spent more than $10 on an article of clothing. I could go on and on about this topic all day, but I guess I will end on a positive note: if I'm ever having an "ugly" day, all I have to do to cure it is make a visit to my local store. However, I continually wonder what the hell has happened to our country, with its sham "values" and its embrace of the ugly and hideous, whether it be in fashion, bodies, attitude, politics (don't get me started about Trump!) I do wear a hat (usually a "unit cap" from when I was in the Navy) when I'm outside, but as soon as I enter a building, it comes off and is promptly tucked under my arm. What looks best on me are a-line skirts and dresses, and flowy tunics. They were probably forced upon her by stylists in order for her to look presentable, for red carpet events or award shows. Its all about money, many do not have the means, i get it, ive been poor too, but i never looked like a mentally ill hobo. I hope sometimes that I DO make people feel uncomfortable for being under-dressed. This is a nation of slobs, all right, and brainless, too. China would probably invade us if we cut them off and started manufacturing real clothing of our own again, like we once did. There, a nation of slobs paraded through the crossroads of America. I am sure there is some blame to be put on the top fashion designers who dictate what should be in fashion but come on, bring back real clothing.All this from Canada, I might add. I try to look as good as possible when out in public. I am a former French Foreign Legionnaire, born in Norway to Norse parents, but moved to the UK after serving 15 years as a legionnaire, and noticed that the poor self admin was apparent, not only in US civilians, but also its military while I was serving in Afghanistan. I know I'm late. Back to the dark ages is the theme of your message. Most people took pride in looking their best and dressing for success. our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. Even though America is still in an economic depression (yes, it really is! Even though I didn't get paid a lot of money, the store's dress code policy then stated that the male sales staff were expected to at least wear a dress shirt and necktie with either khakis or dress slacks. Burlington Coat Factory, Filene's Basement, and Marshall's all have designers clothes marked down to ridiculous prices. This is a lot like what happened to the car industry in America during the 70s. I volunteer at a thrift store. Feeling good about. I find that the males are dressed far better than the women today in my area (North East)I was just in Manhattan a few days ago. I get "dressed up" to go out. I might wear sweatpants at home in the cabin, unless I'm expecting someone or plan on going somewhere, though out in public I try to look at least decent and clean. Never apologize, Pam, for stating the obvious. ( Most are males wearing ties and coats. I'm pretty sure that the wait staff probably doesn't like the idea of shortcutting the traditional process, because it could lose them tip money, which is what they are really relying on, since they don't get a high hourly wage. I'm 62, Navy vet, retired engineer (Computer/Electrical), have been in the IT field for 30 years, and I'm a writer and artist. I don't really like the modern styling and choices of men's suits, since they are almost made only for those who look like some kind of GQ model with a perfect body. ).When I'm "casually" dressed in a basic skirt and sweater, I'm considered "dressed up" because everyone else is running errands in their pajamas.Wellyou knowI could rant on this forever! Sadly we seem to be moving right along into that direction. First, for a clue, I live in a town which is called "The Biggest Little City in the World," and which the comedienne Amy Schumer referred to as a "Dump." There really is no excuse for it,except that people are'nt taught to dress better by parents or media. Others are just plain lazy. Partly this has to. Extreme? P.S. It appears to me, in my humble opinion, at least, that our society has given up apsiring and has accepted these debasements, and doesn't care about "keeping up appearances" at least for the sake of one's self respect. Their pants are slimmer than that staple of American men's closets, chino pants. I won't change but i definitely don't fit in appearance wise. They may claim no money,but even thrift stores,have nice clothing. or "Why are you dressed up?" Oh, and the "language", notice the level of profanity that is mostly bleeped out, radio, TV, etc..Great topic, Pam! Not many slobs, are there? Molloy wrote the run-away best seller in the 1970's entitled "Dress for Success," a guide for people who wanted to work their way up the corporate world. If you've ever been called an old soul like I have, or you were lucky enough to actually live during the mid-20th century in America, then you're in the right place! The people nowadays don't seem to care about anything important or any basic cultural and social norms. I see a lot of people in stores that wear flip-flops (even in winter! Sloppiness in civilian life is one thing, sloppiness on the battlefield gets you and your fellow troops killed. At the airport, many fliers appear ready for bed in their saggy sweatpants or even pajamas. Its a culture thing. I can't tell you how happy I am to have found this site and this article on how sloppy people have become. What does "dress like kids" even mean in this context? Whatever happened to the saying "the clothes make the man"? And this also applies to they who are on national television. It isn't just all about the men who look bad. The USA is being taken down on purpose..you really don't want to know what happens next..David. To me it signals low self esteem, laziness and no pride in yourself. Years ago I wrote a post called "Why Are So Many Of Us So Fat?" SupaSaucy. Consider a recent story in the news about Mitchell Casado--a. working for uFly--who was fired for not dressing professionally enough. They totally remain the property of their respective owners. And guess whatI can afford my groceries,too. Adult couples wearing raggedy t-shirts with some ugly nonsense graphic on it. It's no different than plastic surgery -- getting a bump smoothed out on your nose is one thing, but transforming yourself with multiple surgeries into a human Barbie (or Ken) doll is quite another. It's a society of disrespect through obnoxious clothing choices, ignorance, and a "screw you I'll be as offensive as I want attitude." A person can always change his clothes, but he can't change ugly tattoos. But yet people get offended if you voice your opinion about this. It's really gotten ugly out there, I am sorry to say, when I feel compelled to report these public obscenities now. I wish the times would change back to at least twelve years ago, before the advent of the Facebook and Twitter generation of dishevelment and disillusionment. I usually wear all black with a band tee. I just don't understand why females dress like slobs. We went to a concert at the Beacon (unbelievably ornate) and most of the women, no makeup, bare legs, tattoos, ugly clothes, appalling! All the blouses are super long that I can't find a decent blouse to go with skirts. I agree with you, Anonymous. They will be fitted, and look smart-casual. When I still worked as an engineer and an I.T. Their posture is better, too. 12 Courtney Love Courtney's style has always been along the lines of grunge/alternative so the preppy pant suits and super sexy dresses were never exactly her thing. Well, if everyone is tattoooed then they all look the same, which is to say they all look like shit together. Maybe, but have you seen the way people dress today? I know, Pam. You know, wearing tennis shoes and stretch elastic pants with old shirts that look like they were off the rack from the 80s. It would be an impossibility of manpower and mental power. I'll usually wear jeans/shorts/chinos with a plain well fitting T-shirt or polo and a nice pair of shoes for casual wear. As I live in a German speaking country I have also noticed that formal greeting is being more and more reduced. I'm a guy and I feel like you about this issue. I am a male in my early thirties who has, or at least once had, a penchant for "dressing up", before the economy crashed. I really want a time machine,so I can go back to something betterbecause yes,things ARE getting worse. What kind of a standard is that? In a society like ours where half of the people are either overweight or obese, it doesn't help for the fashion magazines to portray unrealistically thin models wearing the latest spaghetti thin garments. Maybe so, but it also sums up the decadence and lack of self-respect and confusion of mores that our society is experiencing these sad days. Even the so-called heart throb actors appear to be in need of a long hot shower and the services of an expert barber. Throw them in jail for indecent exposure already! Not everyone is or can be a size two. Casual pants with bleach spots and rips as fashion. And have you seen those hideous khaki-jogger pants that the younger millennials are wearing now? (please,take them, and far away if you do. For a clue, its name ends in "Garden." It lacks style and substance; it is likely priced at ten times more than what it cost to make; and is generally indicative of a society of consumners that is hard-up financially. Every roll shows the fat. When I decided to try a casino's vaunted buffet, I had to make my way through a milling throng. I believe it started somewhere in the 1990sI remember a scene in the movie "Clueless" where Alicia Silverstone's character Cher mentions how boys dress "nowadays": "So, okay. October 2008. And why do women allow their husbands/boyfriends to dress terribly, when they are dressed up? But really, that's essentially what we are doing now as a nation, as Pam points out. Are these so-called famous people for real, or are they competing for the outlandish awards? The same thing happened when I wanted to buy a white dress shirt, with mop buttons, but couldn't find any What I want to say is, that even if you want to maintain a classic style for yourself, then you are most probably doomed because there is not the demand for classic clothes as it once used to be. People at my age with several tacky tattoos, girls with half of their heads shaved, boys only wearing basketball shorts and baggy t-shirts. I work in a hospital and the vistors and patients who come in dressed in. whatever is ghastly. And Mr. LaBeouf belongs in a loutish league of his own, wearing hot-pink running tights underneath tattered denim cutoffs, ripped-collared hoodies and Uggs. I'm finding it more difficult these slovenly days to find male attire that is with the classic look, and which doesn't look hideous. I think it ridiculous when I see a woman who has an oversized derrier that she feels she can stuff into a pair of tight jeans. Yes, we're inundated with those "below the knee shorts and untucked T-shirts." People seem to enjoy looking like bums. I've gotten rather tired seeing ordinary people out in public places looking as though they were either refugees, or inhabitants of homeless encampments. I thought this was so disgusting that I called the store and told them to look out for this person who went in. I think it's so sad how sloppy Americans have become, even when they dress casually. I am sick and tired of this anything goes mentality. Basic common sense, and yes, it seems like most people dress without it now. Also, I've never understood the appeal of bulky hooded sweatshirts, particularly on women. I can't believe that this is where being a diner in a service restaurant has come to. When they dress like slobs, they act more like slobs. Go Retro is about celebrating the retro, and that means appreciating what people used to look like before these over the top trends took hold. I think all the excessive tattooing which has apparently become "mainstream" is indicative of an ill society that is in a sad stage of deterioration. I go to my local library; instead of handing my items to a waiting librarian to check them out for me, as I once used to do, I am now made to do it myself. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-male-celebrities-dressing-like-such-slobs-1535383985, .css-11kxzt3-Strong{font-weight:var(--font-weight-medium);}IN THE NEW ISSUE OF GQ, Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson, 24, .css-1h1us5y-StyledLink{color:var(--interactive-text-color);-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1h1us5y-StyledLink:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}brags that his style resembles how I dressed when I was, like, 10. And boy, does it. ), I have seen too many men dressed inappropriately in fine restaurants and other venues that call for some professionalism: baseball caps (a huge no-no when worn indoors, guys--remember that scene from. Stop wearing shorts and T shirts in freezing weather, too. Even then there were much better choices and styles in menswear and home furnishings, etc. I couldn't imagine seeing Elizabeth Taylor or Cary Grant with even a small wrist or ankle tattoo, let alone being covered with the goddamn things like David Beckham (nice body, yet he's covered with these obscenities which detract from the appearance!).
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