Leave your hair looking like a bird's nest and conveniently forget you own an iron, and an ironing board. How about the trashy women who wear bra tops with ugly tattoos showing? Today, I still go out in public wearing decent-looking clothes. I personally don't find anything attractive about excessive tats and crazy colored hair on either men or women. Apparently there aren't even dress codes for businesses anymore, and anything goes. Am I saying we need to go back to dressing like they did in the 1920s. If Justin Bieber gets twenty tattoos on his body, then this must be okay and cool for the young and dumb kids to do. Also, I realize that appearance isn't everything and that personality has to be accounted for when recognizing nice people. Here in Europe, if a man is wearing jeans and trainers (sneakers for my US friends) and a t shirt, they won't be baggy, sloppy looking items. It made the manufactures rich and the rest if us look like slobs. I don't understand why people make excuses to not dress nicely. If you want to understand the cluelessness of the American male when it comes to dress, consider a recent Men's Wearhouse commercial in which a fellow freaks out simply because . Unfortunately, so many men today in this country seem to be horrendous dressers. Anybody who wears sneakers with a tuxedo and is seen by millions of people ought to be laughed off the stage for being an ass. A nice fitted sweater or button down shirt and clean shoes, for example, goes a long way. Now in winter everyone looks the same with the same over the knee length cheap looking mass production made coats and jackets. What looks best on me are a-line skirts and dresses, and flowy tunics. The New York Post's Slob Rant is Totally Right | GQ I don't think so!" He must know where he's going. Ray Bradbury had it right sixty years ago with his book Farenheit 451. On that related note, I don't get anyone that wears shorts in the winter. I have a problem with womens cloths as they don't fit very well. The "idiot trend" of looking like slobs is, sadly, not likely to turn back the other way any time soon. Just because they're known to millions of adorers still doesn't impress me with their grunge appeal, and doesn't enhance any fantasy about wanting to be in bed with them. (Never mind the fact the photo I used showed a woman shopping for food in the grocery store.) The people don't try to look their best because they live inside a marxist fever dream where everyone is their best buddy and everyone is so very equal. I am striving to dress better every season. In the 80s we "woven ties", around 1990 everything was silk with geometric patterns, in the mid 90s, the trend was floral ties!I walked into that same dept store a week ago and saw virtually nothing. Clean and neat is good. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. 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. Fat, tattooed, wearing sagging athletic shorts showing underwear. Very good point. I believe that people feel better about themselves, perform better, enhance their credibility and create their own good luck by looking their best.Thank you for an interesting and important post, Pam! I've copped a few comments about trying too hard and things like that which i just let wash over my head. Look at old Kodachrome photos from the 60s or look at old film videos from Disneyland in the 60s on YouTube. At least my friend agrees whole-hardheartedly that it's a disgusting trend (she only has a single piercing on each earlobe for an earring and no tattoos; I myself have no tattoos or piercings--don't want any). They never look good. People's fashion changes from state to state or even county to county. Nobody has any pride in himself/herself and nobody has any energy to look at another person either, so there is no need for pride anymore. Even then there were much better choices and styles in menswear and home furnishings, etc. The rise of casual style. I live in Fairbanks, Alaskait's just now starting to get temperatures above +40 F (this is 15 April 2022), so people are starting to wear shorts again (when you've had temperatures in the -30s F or lower for a while, anything above 0 F actually feels warm). It isn't just all about the men who look bad. The women often arent dressed much better; they tend to wear clothes that are either too baggy or much too small for them. There's no "we" anywhere anymore. When shredded jeans started coming in I wouldn't put them out in the store. Also agree with Bill on the tie thing, at least in socal. It's not a question of money, but of class, as in the way you present yourself in public. I think now fashion has reached its lowest point in a great while. And then it happened: There I was in head-to-toe white everything bought at deep discounts online and suddenly I wasnt just playing tennis anymore. The only people that I know who dress acceptable are the elderly. I'm not sure what dressing down has to do with Trump or mass shootings. Justin Bieber in all of his tattooed, T-shirted and untamed hair glory earlier this month . Large women in ugly t-shirts with vulgar sayings, "my other friend is a slut too," political or just idiocy. Whatever happened to wearing an appropriate tuxedo to formal events? I notice those physical traits, too, but also the way he is dressed. Most people took pride in looking their best and dressing for success. When I was in my late teens and early twenties, I worked at a nationally known clothing and home goods retailer. It's rather timely that I found your article because I had commented on a post in Facebook about the same thing. 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. Female athletes haven't. Even bums on the street have digital devices, as though to be without one is the ultimate comedown in our culture of automatons. No, but I would except that people would dress in jeans with the shirt tucked in with a belt and nice dress shoes, is that so much to ask for? Anyways, thanks for stopping by! Oh, and the "language", notice the level of profanity that is mostly bleeped out, radio, TV, etc..Great topic, Pam! I can go down to the Men's Clothing Warehouse and spend three hundred dollars to look (approximately) like a millionaire. Hi Pam, I just came across your page and the "class" part is spot on. Hi, Pam! 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. I am only 16 years old, it's not only age that matters, it's intelligence and basic common sense of capitalism and aestethics. P.S. As Maher pointed out in his on-air editorial, if you can afford $17.99 pajama bottoms with the Budweiser logo on them, then you can afford the $11.99 jeans at Target. I dont wear clothing that's torn up in any way. I was reminded of a David Sedaris essay where he suggested to North Americans visiting Paris that one shouldn't visit another person's country dressed like they have come over to fix the plumbing. I tried to be polite about it without "fat shaming." When did American youth culture stop being cool and interesting? One tie rack in the back. 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. If there is any question that the masses of "God's Country" have been dumbed down to idiocy, then one only need look, if you are able to, at the hideous way most people are "dressing." Yes to the ugly tats. Most Americans dress like absolute slobs and should be ashamed of themselves I've been fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to travel outside the US. While at this particular juncture of place and time in my life, I truly cannot afford good clothes, and the ones I do have need replacing. I wear classic hats but I'd never leave one on my head at at table, though I would look much better than the morons with ballcaps if I did. And from what I hear, slob nation is making its way into those social situations, too. I see a lot of people in stores that wear flip-flops (even in winter! About tattoos and piercingsI have a lady friend in Ukraine, and we've both noticed that the younger women in Eastern Europe are now following the American trend of covering themselves with tattoos and getting piercings (nose, lips, etc.) Unless you have a personal tailor, probably at least 99% of clothing sold in what was once middle class retail stores is cheaply mass produced in some chinese sweat factory. Who has lime green shorts? 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. So much more profanity, sloppy appearances, uncouth behavior, tattoos, piercings, "Dr. Seuss" hair styles, and people just being rude, crude, and socially unacceptable. My occupation means suits much of the time, or if I'm lucky very samrt casual. A young male yesterday that came in wearing flip flops, tank top, shorts and it was 40 degrees. (I hate Picasso, for example.) I don't wanna be a traitor to my generation and all, but I don't get how guys dress today. I have one word for uFly's owner and his decision: huzzah! Someone on Facebook (not a fan of the blog's page, but another page who shared it) took offense at the post and said people don't have enough money to afford food with this economy, let alone proper clothing. All this nonsense with the jeans (mining and peasant trousers) started in the 70s with the rise of the left. You know,like they actually give a damn about themselves. 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. Learning to dress tastefully is something anyone can do no matter their size, and once youve got it down, its not difficult. Dressing down a culture for refusing to dress up - CBS News That thought chills me and make me sad, and more lonely for days gone by. Whatever the reason, I refuse to believe that lack of money is the main cause for dressing like slobs. Many might point to the younger generation, its not. I'm not saying that I think all men should be wearing gray flannel suits or that all women should be wearing Paris dresses like they did in the conformist 1950s. (Polo ralph Lauren being one of them). That's not bullying, it's setting the standard. The PC Police will probably be after me for saying as much. So while you can hold on to your crop tops and ratty band tees, you may also think twice about where and when you wear them. I see the latest Issue of GQ with the newest sportcoats from top designers and buy an identical one for pennies on the dollar. But now I'm starting to blame the so-called fashion gurus for the problem of people being so poorly and slovenly dressed and having no sense. All the blouses are super long that I can't find a decent blouse to go with skirts. variety. I won't change but i definitely don't fit in appearance wise. I volunteer at a thrift store. If you always look slovenly, dirty, homeless, trashy, or otherwise tacky, chances are theyll assume that you actually are those things and treat you accordingly. It has to do with self respect. You are public uglies and should be banned from going outdoors. I couldn't agree with you more Pam. Both of my parents grew up in thrifty households, but my grandparents always made sure they and their siblings had appropriate clothing to wear to school, church, etc. Tell this to the same idiots who make stupid faces on snapchat or like to bullshit there lives on Instagram. Its very obviousThey look pleasant and situationally appropriate. I do; a little mans suit with shiny black shoes, a little fake kerchief, and a perfect coiffure. I'm a guy and I feel like you about this issue. I dress in accordance with the weather and make sure Im properly covered. Skinny jeans, skinny slacks, ankle slacks--teacher should not wear skinny slacks to work, but there wasn't anything else. Why would you want to emulate a style that's notoriously associated with gangs and criminals? Why and When Did Americans Begin to Dress So Casually? (please,take them, and far away if you do. Even working class people (which I am) used to take pains to dress as best they could for special occasions, such as church or going out to dinner. It was a little unimpressive. I know that times change, but why can't the so-called fashion people come up with a trend that acknowledges real style and class? Trust me, during the summer, it doesn't get much better. And gentlemen, we know its hot and youre exercising, but please keep your shirt on or at least wear a tank top. Apparel is being displaced by travel, eating out and activitieswhat's routinely lumped together as "experiences"which have grown to 18 percent of purchases. But I can't understand why, given that modern technology has provided new fabrics, better environmental controls (A/C . As Maher pointed out in his on-air editorial, if you can afford $17.99 pajama bottoms with the Budweiser logo on them, then you can afford the $11.99 jeans at Target. I'm just thankful that their are still a few clothing companies out their who still know how to make nice clothes for people. Sadly,so many women also do it too. But high culture isnt the only victim. It seems sadly apparent that the average "american male" has been bereft of a culture in which fathers would show their sons how to at least form a necktie. What does "dress like kids" even mean in this context? 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. You could move to new York, but then you have to be spending some serious cash on clothes and probably a style consultant as well to stay with the trends. It's kind of sad that wearing a suit and tie would make one overdressed in certain environments I remember when some restaurants required jackets and would lend them to men who walked in without wearing up. I notice that many retail stores are selling "dress pants" that are composed with all synthetics and no wool. It's one thing if you have ONE tattoo that is well done and has personal meaning to you; it's another when someone has an entire body part or their body inked over, often with various random designs that don't relate to one another. to look even worse? 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. However, the sad part is that we are now supposed to believe that such public obscenities are to be humored, or accept them for what they choose to be. I'm actually taking a little break from blogging but am already getting inspired to resume posting soon. Dirty shoes and unwashed hair and these are females!Has anyone noticed these DAY GLOW yellow t shirts? A couple of days ago I said to my husband, am I being a snob or have people become really sloppy? adiClub Members: Extra 33% Off + Free Shipping, Last-Minute Hotel Deals for April 2023 - Up to 60% off, Get an Extra 5% off - exclusive Priceline promo code 2023, 10% off In-App bookings - Hotwire Coupon Code. or "Why are you dressed up?" Its a culture thing. I hope this idiot trend of looking like slobs will eventually swing back the other way. Half the time you cant figure it out. 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. and implants. Today I saw what had to be the world's ugliest lesbo walking into my local grocery store. "planned". Keep that in mind if youre older than 12. The people don't try to look their best because they live inside a marxist fever dream where everyone is their best buddy and everyone is so very equal. Thank God I always had a job that required me to dress at the minimum nice business casual, no jeans, and I had to learn how to dress. More often than not, you can find nice clothing in thrift stores. Another depicts him clutching a Juul, the millennial e-cig of choice. She wore a beautiful scarf or turtleneck sweater along with her blue jeans. As Grant Williamson, 25, a Knoxville, Tenn. law student and admirer of these stars style admitted, Its kind of sloppy., Copyright 2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I'm an American professor in Kurdistan and even here, people when they dress casually look put-together and not unclean. Now looking as though one has been in prison for a while has become acceptable. They have already been forgotten and more mass shootings will inevitably follow. ", image is the provenance of the non-performer.or, as we said in the Army, "All show, no go. If one wishes to appear in public at large with tattoos, and looking like the circus freaks of old (often worse) than that is indeed one's choice. In a developed society like ours, you would think people would have better common sense than this. It is hard to look put together if your hair looks like that in the first place.Hair has been made a political issue, so you can't easily bring a neat hair policy anymore. I went to my local grocery store which is now in a somewhat run-down shopping center in what used to be a better area of the "Dump." Being able to dress a certain way because you have a physical or dirty job is real, and we all have days where we just cant or dont care. Hi Pam, I've commented on this site before, and I thought I would give you an update as to how the thoughtless, ignorant masses are "behaving" in service restaurants these days. I actually had a senior faculty member come and talk to our new faculty about how to dress professionally (and why it is importantand these weren't just the stereotype faculty who lack "social skills," shall we say? I am sick and tired of this anything goes mentality. Thirty year olds having the mind set of a 15 year old. But if you want to be taken seriously, it pays to carry yourself with some class, and that includes attire. And it has become harder to differentiate who works at these stores and who is really the customer. You know, older people here are mature and appropriate, while younger. Plus although they're rare, there are risks with getting tattoos such as contracting a skin infection. But I am neat. Lose weight and you too can fit into nice suits. However, there is such a thing as being too casual. I get "dressed up" to go out. No class whatsoever. This explained all the jamming issues and stoppages they continually experienced during the contact we were engaged in. I had a couple of social justice warriors tell me that I was judgmental and that I had nothing better to do then complain. Seemingly half of our youths wear those hideous "gauge" earrings that distend their ear lobes, coupled with neck tattoos that used to only be seen on convicts, big chunky necklaces, and baseball hats worn sideways and uncreased, like an escapee from a lunatic asylum. Hi Pam: Your blog has really got me going about how indecently people are appearing in public these days. That way they could develop a sloppy style that could be made for very little money and sell clothes for a lot of money. And they complain about "suntan" stockings? Shady has it right, you feel better about yourself when you are "looking your best". Unless you are living in poverty, their should be no reason why people should be dressing like dull slobs with no sense of style. They will be fitted, and look smart-casual. The accompanying photo shoot shows the comedian outfitted like a fourth grader on a sugar high. Society needs a generous dose of respectability. And have you seen those hideous khaki-jogger pants that the younger millennials are wearing now? It's quite repulsive. I'm sure you've noticed how customer service is non-existent these days in just about every field? Speaking of America, what ever happened to clothes being manufactured in America? Where is the decency?I'll probably be "overdressed" in their eyes, but I intend on showing up to class in a nice dress and heels everyday with my hair neat in a braid. Even when I dont wear makeup or style my hair, I see to it that I am clean and presentable. I just don't get the whole "grunge" look. Classy, wouldn't you say? Slob Nation: Why Do So Many People Today Dress Like Hobos in Public?
