I was reading an article written by Susan Reimer a journalist who writes for the Baltimore Sun sometime ago. She wrote about taking a trip one day, being at the airport and wondered why travelers dressed so casually. They looked like they were doing their chores at home and then decided to go to the airport and take the plane. Doesn’t anyone take pride in how they look anymore she asks. I have to agree with her.
I see the same problem around me here in Florida and it sometimes makes me wonder. I know there’s the casual look, and even that’s a given these days because casual now seems to mean anything goes! And I know not everyone likes to get dressed up and I’m not saying they should, but for God’s sake, put some pants on or at least wash your feet and make sure your toe nails look presentable why don’t ya! Not to mention the body odors walking around on two legs these days. If a person looks unkempt, you can bet he/she is going to smell that way too! P U!
So you don’t like to get dressed up, again, that’s ok. However why not wear something that doesn’t look like you just rolled out of bed or you dug clothes up out of a laundry basket and the questionable smell permeating from your clothing….run for your life john public!
Seriously though, sometimes I wonder if they really thought about what they’re wearing before they put it on. You know, not everyone can afford to have the best clothing, and I’m not talking about that, I’m talking about someone making an effort to dress and look presentable for whatever occasion he or she is going to.
If we were all to become schleppers then we might as well forget about personal pride. But wait, whatever happened to pride, being personable? Are those things not important anymore? Shouldn’t you care what you look like even if you’re going to the grocery store?
You don’t have to break out the high heels or the tuxedo, but you sure as heck should at least brush your teeth and wear a pant that doesn’t give everyone a view that you’re full commando under your clothing! Heck, what am I talking about; I’ve seen the best dressed go full commando under their clothing. But that’s for that person to do if they want to. I only care about what they wear on the outside.
I don’t want to go to some event and feel like I’m overdressed, when a simple dressed jeans or dressed shirt with the jeans and decent shoes would make a difference. If me putting on accessories, which I love to wear, means I’m overdressed, then my gosh…I’m living in the wrong time!
People are dressing down these days. They don’t bother to worry about what they’re wearing or what they look like.
Don’t you think dressing a certain way is helpful to an individual? It also might mean that whatever business you’re conducting can be a success because of how you look.
While I’m not trying to criticize or be judgmental of others because of how they look, let’s face it, that’s going to happen. It’s hard for you not to look at someone and appreciate that they are dressed nicely.
It’s ok to dress comfortable, I’m not saying it isn’t, just dress with some decorum. Look neat and presentable and that way you will be ready for anything.