"planned". I can go down to the Men's Clothing Warehouse and spend three hundred dollars to look (approximately) like a millionaire. When I was in my late teens and early twenties, I worked at a nationally known clothing and home goods retailer. Not everyone is or can be a size two. ), 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. The Grandmother Who Fought Porn: Mary Avara, Mother's Little Helper: Vintage Drug Ads Aimed at Women, The Curious Case of Freddie Mercury's Teeth. Fat, tattooed, wearing sagging athletic shorts showing underwear. I LIKE wearing a suit when I go out, though I may appear overdressed in even "fine dining" establishments. First, it was clothing, then came the no shave look. The screens are getting thinner and the people are getting bigger. That's not bullying, it's setting the standard. There's no "we" anywhere anymore. One tie rack in the back. Why Are Male Celebrities Dressing like Such Slobs? But, I digress, it pains me that young people today dress as though they've swept their clothes up off of the floor. Justin Bieber in all of his tattooed, T-shirted and untamed hair glory earlier this month in New York City. "if you're counting on your appearance to carry the day, it's doubtful you have the chops to compete any other way. Ive noticed that many people do not have seasonal or situational appropriate clothing and they just look bad. A few people also unfollowed the page. The one store "associate" who was there never greeted me, and looked at me as though I was in her way, while she was more interested in pretending that she had to tidy up. Another point of contention is how everyone gets away with using profanity, whether they are politicians making a speech, or even Ken Jennings on Jeopardy, who was "bleeped out" on a recent episode. It's sad -- seems like there's a plan for these businesses to separate us from other humans and save some money in the process. I suspect some women don't even look at the mirror for a second. I'm 69 and think some people who dress like slobs have mental health issues. Sadly, you are right, only now we have miraculous technology instead of religion. These teachers dress like slobs. The Bump Women should never wear leggings - if only they can see how awful they look in it, or maybe they know but it is what the stores want you to buy so they all buy the same crap. But, after looking through the shops, I can offer one reason (among a few) for why people look so terrible--I went looking for dress slacks or chinos for work, and couldn't find one thing. Their were still social taboos on what people couldn't wear in public. Zero class. This loss of basic common sense of what looks good has been indicated into the people for generations. I doubt people will look back fondly at this decade with how much garbage is being pushed into our kids and teens now. This was some fifteen years ago. Partly this has to do with the visual erasure of style barriers. 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. Esquire went so far as to proclaim this "the Summer of Sleaze," pointing to celebs dressing like "high-school drug dealers." 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. Donald Trump, the shameless, pathological liar and huckster who thinks he has been put in office to do as he pleases, will continue to damn the consequences, damn the poor, damn the ramifications. Fatties with tank tops and unnecessarily huge tattoos. 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! Or how about Kim "Kar trashian" and her implanted, hippopotamus-sized ass? A longtime user of the citys public courts and their anything-goes dress code, I complained at West Side daring to demand all white from its patrons but I eventually caved because I badly wanted to try out the clubs famed grass courts. When I go to the store now and look at the tags on the clothes, all I see is a lot of made in china but not enough of made in America. Shady has it right, you feel better about yourself when you are "looking your best". It's wrong to call it "style" because obviously no thought or effort seem to go into women's hair today. It's still ugly, however. A suggestion in one of the European books was to save all your worn-out, stained, threadbare clothes for your big European vacation, and then throw out each item after it was worn - that way, there would be ever-increasing space in your suitcase for souvenirs. I almost couldn't believe what I was seeing! I cant recall the last time I saw a nicely dressed female in public. Suits, ties, and dresses: Ah yes, the way people used to dress for summer BBQs. Lived a couple of years in Japan. Why would you want to emulate a style that's notoriously associated with gangs and criminals? It's quite repulsive. Adult couples wearing raggedy t-shirts with some ugly nonsense graphic on it. StillShaving. I've noticed that Pam hasn't had the need to update this posting in the last five years. They do not care what they wear and where they sleep on. Ah, America in the Spring! People were dressed far better even in the Great Depression, which is telling, because style in the 30s didn't stop evolving due to hard times. Dumb asses. For me, part of the appeal of going to such a restaurant (or other similar places, like the symphony) is the opportunity to dress up. Tell this to the same people who walk down the street with iPhone in one hand and Starbucks in the other. Adobe Stock. Unless you are living in poverty, their should be no reason why people should be dressing like dull slobs with no sense of style. During my childhood in the 1950s, the manner of dress was much more formal than it is today. I find it off putting and want to tell these Hollywood and U.K. guys to spruce up and look like a successfully civilized person, not a digital age Neanderthal Man. Will the digital natives ever learn, or is this their way of expressing themselves differently than their sloppy parents, i.e. The Slice: Young and old alike dress like slobs and implants. The whole bare legged crap with tattoos, scars, birth marks razor cuts, and my ever favorite, that spray on orange crap they use running down their legs! Its okay to be heavy now, even if that weight gain resulted from a bad diet. The "trend" of people wearing pajamas (usually bottoms) in public is not new. I refused to have them on my ops after that incident. I'm optimistic for the 2020s to see if we will see a fashion renaissance. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8, Continue reading your article witha WSJ subscription, Already a subscriber? Have you seen what celebs wear in public (when not posing for those magazines, of course) vs. how they used to dress when not filming a movie? The Real Reasons So Few Men Dress Well Take a look at television shows from the 1950s or at "Mad Men," and note how stylish people dressed when in public. I am asking for someone who dresses like a gentleman and presents himself professionally when the situation and setting calls for it. I'm just at a loss as to why someone thinks that looks good. And have you seen those hideous khaki-jogger pants that the younger millennials are wearing now? We went to a concert at the Beacon (unbelievably ornate) and most of the women, no makeup, bare legs, tattoos, ugly clothes, appalling! I go for the traditional, timeless look that has now become passe. The human body looks better, in my opinion, when unadorned. Dirty shoes and unwashed hair and these are females!Has anyone noticed these DAY GLOW yellow t shirts? But it's not just the men,who pay to look trashy,now days. Why has it become fashionable to actually want to look like a bum even when you've got plenty of moola to your name? They are supposed to be rich and glamorous and the last thing that we would expect is that they live like slobs. I really hope this trend does not continue into the 2020s. The guys who showed up--many of whom were single--looked like they were about to go hiking or to the beach. Help! If anyone ever invents a time machine, take me with you back to the past to where what once counted as good taste was not some rarity as it is now! And they complain about "suntan" stockings? Or darkly, is the past never to repeat, stagnating or spiraling down? 286 friends. The smell was horrendous- parmesan cheese- him and her clad in ragged, ugly clothes, playing on their iphones. What looks best on me are a-line skirts and dresses, and flowy tunics. I'm of the generation called "Millenials," which is a label that I dislike, since it seems to imply that my generation is lost and stupid, or at least that's how I perceive it. )From my first office job in the mid-1980s up to 2000, I always had one suit in the cleaners, 2-3 "work suits" in my closet & 1-2 "good suits". They have two children with them. If there is a piece of your content used in one of my posts that you wish removed, kindly contact me via the contact form and I will delete it. 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. Even the so-called heart throb actors appear to be in need of a long hot shower and the services of an expert barber. I get "dressed up" to go out. I notice that many retail stores are selling "dress pants" that are composed with all synthetics and no wool. People at my age with several tacky tattoos, girls with half of their heads shaved, boys only wearing basketball shorts and baggy t-shirts. Sadly we seem to be moving right along into that direction. Loving the commentsBobby, I wonder if that travel guide you mention was responsible for starting the phrase "ugly American." My theory about the dress culture getting out of hand is due to the influence of music culture. Casino clientele today is definitely not the way they look in the movies!redc1c4 - I suppose you've never heard of the saying "dress the part"? I also really dislike the straggly hair and scruffy, untrimmed beard look that so many men wear now to me it just looks sloppy and gross, as if even basic grooming doesnt matter to them. I know this was kind of long but I wanted to get some of thoughts out their on the whole americans dressing like slobs issue. Then there are the so-called mens suits, again, made from cheap, chinese polyester fiber with no wool. I apologize, but let me tell you about the latest I observed which was beyond the pale. I'm still waiting to see if it will. I am only 16 years old, it's not only age that matters, it's intelligence and basic common sense of capitalism and aestethics. I often went beyond this basic requirement and donned a sportcoat as well. How Did America Become a Nation of Slobs? | SHARPER IRON But nobody has a problem because there's no need for them to look any better or have pride in themselves; they get the work done and life goes on. All you could find was dotted bras, leopard patterns and colors like orange and green an purple, but notam something as classic as ordinary white. Hi Pam! This nonsense has to stop right now. In the winter I wear simple jackets or coats. Society needs a generous dose of respectability. I take after my father and still enjoy wearing a suit even when it is not required and I run the risk of being overdressed. Not to mention the hoards of young males with scruffy beards and un-groomed facial hair.I get the feeling many have never heard of such a thing as a belt as well. It was a little unimpressive. Dear American men-boys: I know that you mostly don't have a clue, since you have been raised in a culture of dumb ass narcissism lacking restraint. *laugh*, Do you remember the effort put out in buying an Easter outfit? It seems to get worse every year. The same store today has nothing to speak of anymore, which is a pity. I wear mens jeans and button up shirts. Every roll shows the fat. 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. It's a trend that started a good 20 years ago, most notably when companies started casual Fridays and it kind of permeated society from there through the years. That way they could develop a sloppy style that could be made for very little money and sell clothes for a lot of money. I have a problem with womens cloths as they don't fit very well. However, whenever I go out I at least bathe first and put on clean clothes. Second, very funny observation about your casino experience. There are slobs all over the world, but we always have bigger expectations when it comes to a celebrity. I think dressing is a lot of fun and it's sad that more people don't see the fun in it. I've copped a few comments about trying too hard and things like that which i just let wash over my head. I get turned off by the ugliness of tattoos and poorly and slovenly dressed people every time I go out. As far as tattoos, I did write a post several years ago here about my distaste for them. While he was wearing a nice, flannel, striped double breasted suit, he looked ridiculous. Very nice post! I couldn't agree with you more. I please myself. Theres the utter selfishness of it. I could go on and on, but I fear I have said much and don't wish to pontificate at the expense of your patience or your blog. They have already been forgotten and more mass shootings will inevitably follow.

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