<p>What does one mean by "nice clothes?" Some seem to think this means expensive and connotating wealthy kids.</p>
<p>One poster mentioned preppy-looking clothes. In fact, looking preppy does not entail spending much money. A pair of khaki trousers does not cost more than a pair of designer destroyed jeans. A polo neck T-shirt does not necessarily cost more than a T-shirt with fancy designs. </p>
<p>Among my S's friends, the kid on full scholarship is "better" (or at least more neatly) dressed than the kids whose parents are paying full-fare. </p>
<p>I once knew a young man who wore shoes kept together with duct tape. His father owned a shoe factory (that was before shoe-manufaturing was outsourced). The parents heroically refrained from commenting on his footwear and gave generously to the college.</p>