How do you dress?
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Looking around I just notice people do not seem to make much effort anymore at all. I was at a funeral the other day and a few people turned up in black joggers, white polo and black trainers. I thought it was a little disrespectful. I have always thought you stick to the basics; black tie, white shirt, black shoes etc, unless the family say otherwise.
Then at a 40th the other week the birthday girl was dressed for the occasion, but her son and his mates all turned up like clones in designer tracksuits/trainers. I bet most of them cost £250+. So, it is not really an affordability thing. I felt a little over dressed in chinos, casual shirt, sports jacket and brogues. Most of the blokes were in tatty jeans and scruffy trainers.
Even at work I am usually the only one in actual shoes. I am not in a suit and tie anymore. Chinos or dark navy jeans and a shirt is my normal. But some people genuinely look as if they have just left the gym.
I am just curious, is it a generational thing? A post Covid thing? Or have we just reached a point where being scruffy is the norm and making an effort is seen as optional.
How do you dress?
Then at a 40th the other week the birthday girl was dressed for the occasion, but her son and his mates all turned up like clones in designer tracksuits/trainers. I bet most of them cost £250+. So, it is not really an affordability thing. I felt a little over dressed in chinos, casual shirt, sports jacket and brogues. Most of the blokes were in tatty jeans and scruffy trainers.
Even at work I am usually the only one in actual shoes. I am not in a suit and tie anymore. Chinos or dark navy jeans and a shirt is my normal. But some people genuinely look as if they have just left the gym.
I am just curious, is it a generational thing? A post Covid thing? Or have we just reached a point where being scruffy is the norm and making an effort is seen as optional.
How do you dress?
I have to admit, if I'm not going somewhere, I usually look like a vagrant.
I do make a bit of an effort if I'm going out, the examples you've used, funeral, 40th birthday party, night out, meal etc, I'd be smart, groomed and well turned out. Wouldn't dream of a tracksuit or trainers to any of the above.
If I'm just going to the supermarket or off to fill the car up or whatever, or not expecting to meet people, I am very casual and wouldn't give two f
ks what people thought about me.
I do make a bit of an effort if I'm going out, the examples you've used, funeral, 40th birthday party, night out, meal etc, I'd be smart, groomed and well turned out. Wouldn't dream of a tracksuit or trainers to any of the above.
If I'm just going to the supermarket or off to fill the car up or whatever, or not expecting to meet people, I am very casual and wouldn't give two f
ks what people thought about me.Normally cargo-pants, trainers, plain T-shirt. Various pairs of long shorts in the Summer months (April-October).
Since stopping doing a job type job in 2021, I find I have no real need for 'smart' clothes anymore, I just wear what I feel comfortable in. i.e. the stuff above.
Went to a christening the other week so dug out a jacket, shirt, trousers and 'smart' shoes. I felt quite conscious of this outfit on the train going there and back and didn't feel comfortable at all. Felt old (well older) and fuddy-duddy even.
Since stopping doing a job type job in 2021, I find I have no real need for 'smart' clothes anymore, I just wear what I feel comfortable in. i.e. the stuff above.
Went to a christening the other week so dug out a jacket, shirt, trousers and 'smart' shoes. I felt quite conscious of this outfit on the train going there and back and didn't feel comfortable at all. Felt old (well older) and fuddy-duddy even.
For a formal occasion such as a funeral or wedding I will wear a suit and shirt/ tie combo but those are the only times I really wear a suit or even a shirt anymore.
I do have chinos and polo shifts but even those are usually reserved for official work training events in other parts of the country which are maybe once or twice a year.
My daily work clothes are jeans and a t-shirt with hoody and fleece.
When i'm at home i'm usually in jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and hoody because i don't care as long as i'm clean and comfortable.
If I was going for a night out it would be a smart pair of jeans and smart t shirt and jacket with trainers.
I do think there are generational differences in clothing choices and I used to think my clothing choices would change as I grew older when I was a child and I look back to what my parents and grandparents wore but now i'm not sure that is exactly the case, I think it's more people continue to wear the same type of clothing they have always worn through their adult life of their generation, albeit maybe toned down somewhat in some cases.
I do have chinos and polo shifts but even those are usually reserved for official work training events in other parts of the country which are maybe once or twice a year.
My daily work clothes are jeans and a t-shirt with hoody and fleece.
When i'm at home i'm usually in jogging bottoms and a t-shirt and hoody because i don't care as long as i'm clean and comfortable.
If I was going for a night out it would be a smart pair of jeans and smart t shirt and jacket with trainers.
I do think there are generational differences in clothing choices and I used to think my clothing choices would change as I grew older when I was a child and I look back to what my parents and grandparents wore but now i'm not sure that is exactly the case, I think it's more people continue to wear the same type of clothing they have always worn through their adult life of their generation, albeit maybe toned down somewhat in some cases.
Out for a meal, occasion, proper trousers, shirt, jumper if it's cold. Nice coat.
Funeral, black suit, black tie. (Son is 20, wears dark clothing as he hasn't a suit but black trousers etc).
Around the house or Tesco, whatever comes to hand but jeans (often black denim) shirt or T, jumper if cold etc (It's Scotland so often raining and cold). Tend to wear stuff that doesn't matter if I have to get under the car, dive into the engine bay, pick up a muddy dog*, drop my lunch, etc.
Garage/garden, full on old stuff, older the better, wear stuff until it's worn out. I mean really worn out.
Funeral, black suit, black tie. (Son is 20, wears dark clothing as he hasn't a suit but black trousers etc).
Around the house or Tesco, whatever comes to hand but jeans (often black denim) shirt or T, jumper if cold etc (It's Scotland so often raining and cold). Tend to wear stuff that doesn't matter if I have to get under the car, dive into the engine bay, pick up a muddy dog*, drop my lunch, etc.
Garage/garden, full on old stuff, older the better, wear stuff until it's worn out. I mean really worn out.
- Early days with my now wife we had her dog at the time out in the park in Ponteland. Dog cut her paw badly on some glass in the river. Wrapped her (the dog, not my future wife) in what was then a good jumper (have to create an impression when courting). Think we just binned it as it was soaked in blood.
A lot of people showing their age in this thread, Chinos and sports jackets.
No I wont be seen dead in jogging bottoms anywhere but the gym. I wear black jeans 99% of the time with a tshirt or polo, depending on where I am going a jumper or hoody. Footwear ranges from trainers to walking boots all of which are kept clean.
Funerals/Interviews on the other hand will be formal.
I have noticed on 3 different occasions now, a situation where its been a male and female on a date or similar, youngish (mid 20's), female in a dress, made up nice for the event and the bloke in a tracksuit.
No I wont be seen dead in jogging bottoms anywhere but the gym. I wear black jeans 99% of the time with a tshirt or polo, depending on where I am going a jumper or hoody. Footwear ranges from trainers to walking boots all of which are kept clean.
Funerals/Interviews on the other hand will be formal.
I have noticed on 3 different occasions now, a situation where its been a male and female on a date or similar, youngish (mid 20's), female in a dress, made up nice for the event and the bloke in a tracksuit.
I work from home and day to day its joggers and hoody in winter, shorts and t shirt in summer. Joggers could be in better condition. If I have to nip out to the shops or supermarket I rarely bother changing. Why dress up to pick up some wine and food up from Waitrose. Not looking to impress anyone there.
I like nice clothes and make an effort when needed. Meals out, going for a drink etc. But day to day I prioritise comfort and don't give a st what anyone thinks I look like.
I like nice clothes and make an effort when needed. Meals out, going for a drink etc. But day to day I prioritise comfort and don't give a s
t what anyone thinks I look like.Nice pair of shoes clean and polished make a difference. Again decent pair of trousers and shirt.
A jumper and with or without shirt and dark denim can work but hoodies and tracksuits are for sport or the gym.
Look at how people look after their shoes and you get the gist how in what effort they put in looking professional. I was always told shoes need to be clean and polished. Cheap shoes clean and polished will look perfectly fine than expensive shoes completely uncared for.
A jumper and with or without shirt and dark denim can work but hoodies and tracksuits are for sport or the gym.
Look at how people look after their shoes and you get the gist how in what effort they put in looking professional. I was always told shoes need to be clean and polished. Cheap shoes clean and polished will look perfectly fine than expensive shoes completely uncared for.
In my younger days I really struggled with what to wear. Never had money growing up, often wore clothes a size too big and I knew no better. Thinking I was bigger than I was. Didn't realise this until I cleared Dad's after he died and tried some on and they were massive, especially with the extra weight I've lost. Around the house and for bed it's old scruffs. Some of these clothes are almost 10yrs+ old.
Today I still struggle, in that I over think what to wear, when in reality, very few notice. Suits only come out for weddings and funerals (not many of those left now). Daily clothes are all hiking stuff and even for work as it works so well. Trousers will be OEX, Mountain Equipment or Rab, same for fleeces and Gilets. If I'm out out, it's the obligatory jeans and brown shoes but any T-Shirt that works will do. Now I've lost the weight I need to invest in more smart casual stuff as I have very little of it. Not worn a shirt regularly in years. Only recently I've started exploring fragrances after sticking with the same one for years but that's for the other thread.
Today I still struggle, in that I over think what to wear, when in reality, very few notice. Suits only come out for weddings and funerals (not many of those left now). Daily clothes are all hiking stuff and even for work as it works so well. Trousers will be OEX, Mountain Equipment or Rab, same for fleeces and Gilets. If I'm out out, it's the obligatory jeans and brown shoes but any T-Shirt that works will do. Now I've lost the weight I need to invest in more smart casual stuff as I have very little of it. Not worn a shirt regularly in years. Only recently I've started exploring fragrances after sticking with the same one for years but that's for the other thread.
I'm retired, so like a tramp usually. Joggers(plain) round the house, walking trousers or shorts when out with the dog, jeans to go shopping (infrequently). Topped off with T shirt or polo and jumper if cold. Posh stuff in the wardrobe comes out for the right occasions - chinos, tweed jacket, suit, dj all when appropriate, can't remember last time I wore a tie though, but I strongly suspect it was a funeral.
I like putting the good stuff on but the occasions seem fewer.
Also, all the good stuff seems to shrink in the wardrobe.
I like putting the good stuff on but the occasions seem fewer.
Also, all the good stuff seems to shrink in the wardrobe.
Depends. I tend to look a bit homeless, and slightly less homeless when I run an in-person stress workshop. Ok, I jest, I dress smart-casual, smart/slim fit combats, polo shirt; I refuse to do work that requires me to wear proper trousers!
If I were working my old desk job then I'd do suit trousers and plain shirt but I don't so I won't.
As for events, weddings and funerals, I'd wear a black single-breasted jacket and black or dark grey trousers for a funeral but maybe single-breasted jacket and smart/slim combats at a wedding if I'm not a "participant" because it's a bit fun.
I don't mind experimenting with ideas but then I'm a bit weird and don't care. Except at funerals.
If I were working my old desk job then I'd do suit trousers and plain shirt but I don't so I won't.
As for events, weddings and funerals, I'd wear a black single-breasted jacket and black or dark grey trousers for a funeral but maybe single-breasted jacket and smart/slim combats at a wedding if I'm not a "participant" because it's a bit fun.
I don't mind experimenting with ideas but then I'm a bit weird and don't care. Except at funerals.
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