The devolution of our society through fashion in just two pictures.

[LizzieMaine]

A suit with an odd waistcoat is one of my favourite looks; very dashing, in my opinion.

Jiggs thought so too.

 

[scottyrocks]

This is how I like to go out. Most of the time I'm told it's too much.

 

[William Stratford]

A suit with an odd waistcoat is one of my favourite looks; very dashing, in my opinion.

Absolutely I'm rarely seen out without my waistcoat.

 

[Shangas]

Absolutely I'm rarely seen out without my waistcoat.

That makes two of us!

 

[John in Covina]

With the relaxed standards fo today, the ultracasual get upset when confronted with someone that is dressed up. Are they some how embarrassed or are they upset because you don't mirror their clothing sensibilities?

 

[Shangas]

With the relaxed standards fo today, the ultracasual get upset when confronted with someone that is dressed up. Are they some how embarrassed or are they upset because you don't mirror their clothing sensibilities?

I'd say both. But the thing is, I refuse to go out looking like I'm a homeless bum. THAT is what I find REALLY embarrassing.

 

[Mark B.]

Recently getting more than a few compliments from younger folks on my hat, coat and tie. Younger being late teens to mid twenty's. It's been my experience that most people smile and say hello when we pass and seem to appreciate the effort made to make a decent appearance in public. Just an observation.

 

[amador]

I often get compliments on my appearance, more often than not by women accompanied by men who sport the ultra casual look. I too have occasion for casual, but somehow I manage to infuse some sort of style into it. While painting the house this summer my wife commented that I seemed to wear work clothing that was coordinated. I will wear a baseball cap when playing baseball and I imagine that I would don a "trucker's cap" if I drove a truck. I might even put on some baggy pants if participating as a clown at the circus. I did wear uniforms of various types while in the military depending on the mission. Appropriateness of appearance seems to be the rule.

 

[scottyrocks]

For the first time in I almost can't remember how long, I put on two shirts, as I usually do, but neither of them had a collar, and shortly after doing so I realized that I wasn't comfortable and I realized it was because I wasn't wearing a shirt with a collar. So I took off the top shirt and put one on with a collar. Much better. More adult and slightly, although not much, more finished.

 

[amador]

Walk with noble carriage and grim demenor
Speak with the resounding ring of unquestionable authority
Dress with purpose and flair
Add a little dignity to an otherwise vulgar affair.

 

[jamespowers]

This is how I like to go out. Most of the time I'm told it's too much.

Better too much than too little. Have at it my friend.:eusa_clap

 

[jamespowers]

Walk with noble carriage and grim demenor
Speak with the resounding ring of unquestionable authority
Dress with purpose and flair
Add a little dignity to an otherwise vulgar affair.

Most definitely! There is quite a bit of vulgar to cover too.

 

[John in Covina]

Appropriateness of appearance seems to be the rule.

My pet peeve in So Cal- Shorts and flip flops with AM-PM Big Gulp at grandma's funeral as they snicker and text their friends.

 

[LizzieMaine]

We've got a Navy ship in port this weekend, and there's a lot of sailors and Marines on liberty doing the tourist thing, and as I was watching a group of them go up the street it struck me how refreshing it was to see young men and women going around in clothes that actually fit properly. Sad that it takes military discipline to bring them to that point.

 

[hatophile]

You look quite dapper Scotty!

 

[spierslp]

I am very new here, but this picture sums up why I joined this forum

 

[jamespowers]

I am very new here, but this picture sums up why I joined this forum

Quite a difference between an adult and a child eh?

 

[scottyrocks]

You look quite dapper Scotty!

Thank you. I take pride in my appearance, even when not so 'dressed up.'