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<p>I’ve never seen anyone shriek in horror about anyone else’s clothing, have you?</p>
<p>I have seen women gasp (in a good way) when they see a friend in a fabulous dress.</p>
<p>Pizzagirl - I seldom wear makeup when I travel, and definitely not when on an overnight flight. I do my best to look nice, but still be comfy.</p>
<p>Bay, I generally wear shorts to rehab. The sight of my pale legs may be what incites shrieking! :)</p>
<p>Going back to the original question, I think sweats are seen on many college campuses, although it varies according to the climate, culture, etc. As I stated earlier, it is about NOT going to extremes. I think everyone agrees that sloppy sweats and pjs are not acceptable, while neat, clean sporting wear is OK (not at a wedding, restaurant, etc). Although some people might find sports shorts or warm up pants ugly, I can’t imagine that anyone would actually have their feelings hurt from looking at a clean, neatly dressed student. Just as others might find a person who is over-dressed a bit out of place, they wouldn’t be hurt by it.
On a positive note, in addition to purchasing some new shoes, I am now cleaning out my closet. I haven’t found any cat lady sweatshirts, but some of my old pants and jeans are looking quite sad. Looks like I’ll be making a stop at the Goodwill to drop off a bag of clothes and heading to the mall to try and find some comfortable, stylish clothes. I don’t work outside of the home, so it’s easy to let those things slide. Ahhh, the positive influence of CC.</p>
<p>Um, no. Everyone did not agree on this.</p>
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<p>ah, ballet and broadway. Maybe the people can’t afford nice clothes after they shell out way too much money for a ticket. There’s a reason the classic performance arts are dying, and its not because people wear jeans to the shows.</p>
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<p>have you seen a male do the same?</p>
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<p>The post-2008 economy has not only encouraged the great relaxation of once formal dress codes in ballet and Broadway, but also fancypants NYC restaurants where dinners can go for $80-200/person. </p>
<p>Then again, with Broadway shows like Green Day’s American Idiot…one would know better than to go in some formal outfit complete with pearls. :D</p>
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<p>^lol, oldfort.</p>
<p>My H once howled like a wolf when I wore a new nightgown. I wish he’d do that more often.</p>
<p>Oh, I have to tell you about my airplane clothes - because, well, ok…I DO have a dilemna there.</p>
<p>I CHOOSE (It makes me MUCH more comfortable) to look professional. I HAVE to be comfortable, and this has ALWAYS been an issue on overseas flight. Finally, after much practice, I solved it.</p>
<p>I found some black slacks that have a lot of give in them and are ALMOST as comfortable as yoga pants - no really. And I have a black blended material, slightly stretchy shirt with a collar, and black closed toe, lace up shoes. They’re actually sneakers - but they’re sleek, and don’t APPEAR to be sneakers - and an army green leather jacket with lots of pockets for travel documents, breath mints, and other comfort stuff. I always get cold on the plane.</p>
<p>I know - it’s silly to make a big deal. I really wanted to wear yoga pants, or track pants and a t-shirt for comfort - I just couldn’t bring myself to do it (Bay would be proud.) </p>
<p>The black travel suit has become my standard airplane clothes. I was so relieved to find something that still looks slightly professional, definitely not sloppy, and was VERY comfortable. It’s not high fashion, but it gets the job done.</p>
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ah, ballet and broadway. Maybe the people can’t afford nice clothes after they shell out way too much money for a ticket. There’s a reason the classic performance arts are dying, and its not because people wear jeans to the shows."</p>
<p>Part of being an adult is having nice clothes on hand. Again, there are always threads every year on CC from students who are 20, 21 years old and their parents have never provided any opportunity to dress up or taught them that you have to have something other than jeans and t-shirts in a wardrobe. This has nothing to do with money or designer brand names -this stuff can all be bought at Target -these are simply parents who have failed their kids.</p>
<p>Folks, this reminds me of a forum I was on last month where someone was complaining about people not dressing up to go to what they considered a “nice” restaurant in Houston. The complainers felt that it cheapened their dining experience because others were wearing jeans, shorts, and even (gasp) flip flops!!! There was no dress code posted, and apparently the eatery didn’t have a problem with it, but the people posting about it were appalled (with 2 P’s). </p>
<pre><code> Here’s my philosophy that I have passed on to my kids. There are places in this world where you “dress” for the event out of respect; weddings, funerals, court, christenings, graduation (your own). Other times you do it to show you can be a grownup; job interviews, loan application interviews, debate tournaments, meeting the future in laws for the first time. Last, where it is made known by a facility that “proper attire is required”; upscale eatery, some theaters/ ballet venues, work events, etc… Outside of these or similar instances, I believe it is perfectly okay to wear whatever you want as long as it is clean, in good repair, and fits you appropriately.
If you are so vain or insecure that you must dress to the nines to leave the house, that’s your business, to each their own. I live in scrubs at work, shorts/ tshirts/ flip flops when not at work. I spent 5 years wearing what the Army told me to wear, I now get to be as comfortable as I please (outside of the above mentioned circumstances). Don’t look at me and wonder how I can bring myself to be such a slob. Revel in my comfort and wish that you had the self confidence to blaze your own fashion trail.
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<p>Oh, I forgot, when it’s cold (not frequent in Houston), I do wear sweats and tennis shoes.</p>
<p>I wish there was a like button on Tom’s post.</p>
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<p>The “clean, in good repair, and fits you appropriately” isn’t necessary if one’s going to a dive bar or more importantly, a punk/pop-punk concert/Broadway show. :)</p>
<p>No, I don’t have like button on Tom’s post because it is just as judgmental as people “on the other side.”
Really? Just because someone likes to look nice it means that person is vain or insecure? Is that what you teach your kids?</p>
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<p>I agree that there are accepted customs… someone should tell the females that seem to have a wide variety of opinions on what they are expected to wear when the male dress code is “jacket and tie”. I feel like a colored dress (say, pink, orange, etc) that cuts off not so close to the knee is not appropriate. But what do I know.</p>
<p>Of course, I also have no idea why closed toed shoes are more professional than open toed shoes (I think this is the case?).</p>
<p>anyway, the performing arts used to be a 1% only activity, if you will. Black ties and wine. They need to expand their audience. That’s the whole reason there are “pops” concerts now. Is the audience dress code different for the Planets vs. Stravinsky vs. Harry Potter soundtrack? What if the concert is outside?</p>
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<p>At least he admits he’s a slob.</p>
<h1>oldfort- I will concede that perhaps I am presumptuous to assume the reason people feel the need to dress “nicely” for no particular reason. Does one dress well for no particular reason to be a peacock (vanity) or to not be looked down upon by others (insecurity)?</h1>
<h1>Bay- No I don’t admit I’m a slob. I am anticipating the judgement forthcoming from those who feel the need to elevate themselves in their own minds by feeling superior.</h1>